World Photography Day: 8 coveted camera gears and accessories to have in your collection

To celebrate World Photography Day (August 19), we bring to you some of the best tech that the camera industry has to offer. From the DJI Drone and Fujifilm Polaroid to Fendi and Nappa Dori accessories, we have the best essentials for every aspirant, while making sure your style statements are on fleek. 
 

In pics: A Reflective Oeuvre at Art Heritage showcases early photography by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II

In pics: A Reflective Oeuvre at Art Heritage showcases early photography by Jaipur's Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II.

The hungry planet! Bird photography special: What are they feeding on across South India?

The hungry planet! Wildlife photography special: Get a spot of birdwatching in South India. 

In pics: Wildlife from a different view! Discovery set to premiere new series, Serengeti

In pics: Wildlife from a different view! Discovery set to premiere new series, Serengeti.

Wildlife photography special! Into the wild: Lions in Damascus, tigers in Yangon, rhinos in Dhaka and more

Wildlife photography special! Into the wild: A lion in Damascus, a tiger in Yangon, a rhino in Dhaka and more.

Wildlife & nature photography: Siberian tigers, a baby Sumatran elephant, sunflower fields and more

Wildlife & nature photography: Siberian tigers, a baby Sumatran elephant, sunflower fields and more.

Top wildlife photography picks: Goldfish, sunbirds, spoonbills, a newborn white lion cub and more 

Top wildlife photography picks: Goldfish, sunbirds, spoonbills, a newborn white lion cub and more.

Summer wildlife photography: Giant pandas, Himalayan black bears, spot-billed pelicans, Indian mynas & more

Summer wildlife photography: Giant pandas, Himalayan black bears, spot-billed pelicans, Indian mynas and more.

In full bloom: Tulips in Srinagar, rains in Shimla, the Lung of Lhasa, Assamese Jakoi fishing, and more

Colours in full bloom: Tulips in Srinagar, rains in Shimla, the Lung of Lhasa, Assamese Jakoi fishing, and more.

Wildlife photography from around the world: Himalayan black bears, a newborn southern white rhino, migratory bird life, a peacock in Kolkata, and more

Wildlife photography from around the world: Himalayan black bears, a newborn southern white rhino, migratory bird life, a peacock in Kolkata, and more

Global-local fusion at Marmalong, Chennai: Bisibelabath Lollipops, Galouti Podi Sandwiches and more

Top picks from the Marmalong menu: Bisibelabath Lollipops, Galouti Podi Sandwiches, Beef Chukka Tacos and more on Besant Avenue, Adyar. Photography by Nakshatra Krishnamoorthy.

Pictures from around the world: A white-tailed eagle, snowfall in Kashmir, a rare mouse deer and more

Pictures from around the world: A white-tailed eagle, snowfall in Kashmir, a rare mouse deer and the best of wildlife and nature photography.

The world in pictures: Bengal tiger cubs, baby Komodo dragons, terracotta warrior lanterns and more

The world in pictures: Bengal tiger cubs, baby Komodo dragons, terracotta warrior lanterns and more

Pictures: Priya Tadinada’s solo exhibition of travel photographs

Travel and photography enthusiasts headed to Gallery 78, Kothaguda, to check out Hyderabad-born architect Priya Tadinada’s solo exhibition, an ode to her travel experiences across 23 countries. The two-day exhibition took viewers through three themes — wander, space void and glimpse — a myriad experiences, places and seasons ­— with pictures captured on-the-go through her smartphone.

Pics: Sathya Keerthi

Simon & Garfunkel's 'Homeward Bound' unites visuals at JaipurPhoto 2018

Following the success of JaipurPhoto in 2017, the international outdoor photography festival will be held from 23rd February till the 4th March, 2018 in Jaipur.   Produced by Orange Cat Productions in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, and with the support of the Birla Corporation Ltd., a total of fourteen exhibitions will be staged across the city of Jaipur. Locations include the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar and the Albert Hall Museum, with site-specific exhibitions and large-format prints adapted to the exceptional architecture of the venues.   For 2018, the participating photographers include: TERJE ABUSDAL | ARKO DATTO | MR. CHAND &  CHRISTOPHE PREBOIS | SALVATORE VITALE | NOLA MINOLFI | JASON FULFORD | ASMITA PARELKAR | SEBASTIAN BRUNO | TEREZA ZELENKOVA | JOHN MACLEAN | REGINE PETERSEN | SOHAM GUPTA.   The list of speakers includes: ERIK KESSELS | AVEEK SEN | JASON FULFORD | ARKO DATTO | AARON SCHUMAN | CHRISTOPHE PREBOIS | VAL WILLIAMS | ANNA FOX   By exhibiting outdoors, in public locations, using large-size prints, an alternative way of viewing photography is being encouraged by the festival - one that is more accessible to the public and open to all. During the opening weekend (23rd to 25th February, 2018), a series of talks, lectures and screenings at the Jawahar Kala Kendra by renowned personalities from the world of photography will complement the festival's exhibitions. Our list of panelists features such distinguished speakers as Jason Fulford, Aveek Sen, Val Villiams, Anna Fox, etc. The inaugural lecture will be presented by the influential artist, curator, collector and ad man from The Netherlands, Erik Kessels. During those three days, Jaipur will become a platform for thinking and discussing photography. "One of the gems of the 2018 edition is a show that will be staged in the UNESCO world heritage site, the Jantar Mantar. We are excited by the prospect of inserting contemporary photo