UPENDRA UPADHYAY

Born on 7th Nov. 1968,
Baster, Chhattisgarh
presently based at Indore M.P. INDIA
As a Freelance Photojournalist since 1989 in the field of Nature and Fine Art Photography.

Honour & Recognition
  • Fellowship (F.FIP) in Nature Photography of the Federation of Indian Photography,
    Kolkata, India.
  • Artiste (A.FIAP) in Nature Photography of the Federation International De-l’Art
    Photographique France.
  • Associateship (A.IIPC) in Pictorial Photography of India International Photographic Council New Delhi.
  • Platinum Star Exhibitor of the India International Photographic Council, New Delhi, India
  • Member of Indian team that won the Silver medal in the 14th Fiap NATURE-Palma BIENNIAL 2008
    (Nature World cup in colour print) organized by the Federation International De-l’Art Photographique
    (The International Federation of photographic Art) France.
  • PSA Tops Slide Exhibitor 2010 by special Invitation of Photographic society of America.
  • Lalit Kala Academy Awarded for Best Portfolio in Lucknow U.P. INDIA.
Achievements Forever

Received appreciation in 1994, when participating in the major National and International Exhibitions for Fine Art, Nature & wild life Photography. Exhibited more than 900 Fine Art Visuals across the world. Won more than 60 National and International awards.

A Fine Art Photo Painting Exhibition “SPANDAN” From 18th to 24th March 2009. At Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India. Organized VIP Çolour Slide International Exhibition 2005 in the memory of Late Mr.Rajendra Kumar Singh. First One man show “Visual Variations” of Upendra Upadhyay ( A Photo-Art Exhibition) during the World Photographic Week from August 18th to 24th in 2003 at Dev lalikar kala vithika Indore. INDIA.

Photography Tours
  • Europe for Travel Photography.
  • Africa for Nature and Wild Life Photography.
  • Nine Valleys of Himalaya for Landscape Photography.
  • Fairs and Festivals of Rural & Tribal India for cultural Photography.
  • Visited many National Parks & Bird Sanctuaries of India & Abroad.
A few Awards worth mentioning are...

2009: Awarded for Best Portfolio “TREE ROOTS’ in 8th All India Photo Art Exhibition 2009-10.By State Lalit Kala Akademi Lucknow ,U.P. INDIA
2008: Awarded “Fellowship” in Nature by Federation of Indian Photography Kolkatta INDIA.
2007: Awarded in 20TH National Photo Contest on” SPRIT OF INDEPENDENT INDIA” by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India. NEW DELHI,INDIA.
2007: Awarded Best Tribal Photographer of the year By VANNYA, Ministry of Tribal Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh. BHOPAL, INDIA.
2006: Awarded in Monochrome print by PERSONA, in 1st National Salon in KOLKATA, INDIA.
2005: Individual Selector’s Award (Roger Hance) RPS Silver Medal on Colour Slide Titled “Peeping” By The Royal Photographic Society, of GREAT BRITAIN. (U.K.)
2005: The First Prize is awarded for the photograph “Purple Lotus in Action” By Better Photography Magazine “Photographer of the year” “FLOWER” Photo Contest, Mumbai,INDIA
2005: Best Nature Slide Awarded Titled “Topi with young one” in 4th BPC all India Contest Belgaum, KARNATAKA 2004:- The First Prize is awarded in Nature Print Titled - “Topi with youngone” 8th NEPA All India GUWAHTI,INDIA.
2003: Awarded for Best Animal Living together in 54th All India PSI MUMBAI, INDIA
2002: Awarded for Nature print Titled-Frog Family in 23rd all India by Lukhnow Camera Club.
2001: Bronze Medal awarded in Colour Print Titled -“Living in Harmony in Chinese Photographers Association Beijing, CHINA.
2000: The First Prize is awarded in Nature Print Titled - “Frog Family” Inter Club Contest Federation of Indian Photography KOLKATA, INDIA.
2000: Special Contemporary Award in Color Slide Titled- “Land of Mandu”, YPS BANGALORE, INDIA.
1999: Highly Commended Award, Titled-“Joy of Freedom” by the Common Wealth Photographic Awards, UNITED KINGDOM.
1996: MEDAL awarded in Photo Journalism Titled -“Hurry Up” India Print Circuit Jodhpur, INDIA.


Residence & Studio
“Rasgulla House”
Geeta Bhawan Road
Indore – 452001 (M.P.)
INDIA
Phone: +91-731-2498048
Mobile: +91-98260-64646
uuphotography@gmail.com
Internet: www.upendraupadhyay.com

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