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‘A photograph not only tells stories, it can be used as a weapon or tool to communicate and pass on information to motivate people and create social awareness. Photography, art and culture can and should be a force for good in this world.’
This was a message shared by Thai distinctive art and creative photographer, Tom Potisit at the Hornbill International Photography Workshop, a day-long event for photography enthusiasts held at Ura Hotel, Kohima today,as part of the ongoing annual Hornbill Festival. Potisit and his compatriot and fashion photographer, Linje Natwalee Aengsubwong were the resource persons at the workshop.
“Inspiration is all around you- anything you feel connected with… All you need to do is always keep your mind open,” says the Bangkok based photographer, who uses fashion photography as a tool to portray social and environmental issues.
During the workshop, Potisit narrated his experiences as a social commentary fashion photographer while sharing insight on lessons he had learnt, to the audience. He also maintained that it is crucial that a photographer understands his/her subject, what (s)he is trying to say, who (s)he is telling it to, and how (s)he is going to say it. “Everyone can tell a story, but not all can tell a story,” he added.
Linje talked about the importance of framing the right perspective while taking a photograph, while also touching upon the composition and lighting aspects.
Earlier, director Information & Public Relations (IPR), Limawati Ao said photography is gaining popularity over the years in Nagaland and such workshops would provide a platform for sharing of knowledge in the art. This is a good opportunity for upcoming photography enthusiasts, he remarked, and further assured that the department will talk to policy makers to take forward such events in the following years as well.
Proprietor of Portrait Enterprise, the organisers of the workshop, Ababe Ezung while giving an introduction to the event, mentioned that there are potentials of a collaboration in photography between Bangkok and Nagaland. He requested the IPR department to explore the possibilities of a tie up.
Meanwhile, the resource persons informed that there will be a photoshoot in Kisama on the last day of the Hornbill Festival which will involve a cross-culture theme wherein the models would be attired in both Naga and Thai traditional accessories.
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