DR PRAMOD GOVIND SHANBHAG
EFIAP/D3, Hon. MFIP (N), GFIP, ARPS, GMPSA
FIP MEMBER ID : LM 872
Dr. Pramod Shanbhag, born in Honnavar on the banks of the Sharavati River in Karnataka state, developed an early interest in photography inspired by the captivating images in the Times and Life magazines available at his school library. However, financial constraints prevented him from purchasing a camera in his youth.
It wasn't until the age of 42 that Dr. Shanbhag bought his first camera, encouraged by his close friend Dr. Jaiprakash. This rekindled passion for photography led him to dedicate more time to the craft. Under the mentorship of TNA Perumal, the doyen of photography, Dr. Shanbhag began to pursue photography seriously. Most Sundays found him exploring the outskirts of Bangalore with Dr Jayaprakash and other photography friends capturing the bird and macro life around the lakes of Kanakupura, marshes of Heserghatta and the always popular Ranganthittu.
Dr. Pramod Shanbhag is a practicing Paediatrician since 1974. After the initial 10 years of learning the basics and improving his skill, due to his family and work commitments, photography took a backseat for about a decade. The photography trips resumed in full earnest in 2013.
Dr. Shanbhag has explored various genres of photography, ranging from landscape, nature and wildlife, and macro photography. Of late, his photographic interest has expanded to photographing cultural spectacles, which are often deep-rooted in local traditions.
Dr. Shanbhag’s mastery over photography is evident in the honours his creations have garnered, such as ARPS, EFIAP (D1), MPSA. He has more than 10,000 acceptances in international salons. His award tally is 1500 which includes 50 FIAP GOLD and 119 PSA GOLD MEDALS.
