Sanjoy Bhattacharya – Faculty

Based in Kolkata, widely known as the City of Joy
Began photography inspired by a press photographer uncle
Trained in Art Photography under renowned mentors

Professional Journey

Worked across multiple genres:

Wedding Photography
Model and Fashion Photography
Advertisement Photography
Product Photography
Travel Photography

Teaching Photography since 2004
Founder of Bengal Photography Institute (est. 2011)
600+ students trained
100+ students working professionally

Workshops & Collaborations

Conducting seminars & workshops since 2006
Associated with global brands like:
Canon
Nikon
Sony

Awards & Recognition

300+ Awards (National & International)
Exhibitions across India & 60+ countries
Featured at the Information & Cultural Department, Govt of China (2010)
2nd Position – Peace Photography Competition by Ministry of Culture and Tourism (2012)

Major Achievements

Photo Series “Life – A Journey” archived under Modern Art at the Indian Numismatic Historical and Cultural Research Foundation
SIENA Award Winner in 2024

Prestigious Honours

AFIP & FFIP – Federation of Indian Photography (India) (2013 & 2014)
AFIAP & EFIAP – FIAP (Rome) (2015)
LRPS – Royal Photographic Society (UK) (2020)
GPU Crown Honour – Global Photographic Union (Greece) (2016)
EPSA – Photographic Society of America (USA) (2025)
Hon PESGSPC, GPA.PESGSPC – Greek School of Photography (Cyprus) (2018)
A.CPE – Campina Photography Exhibition (Romania) (2019)
Global Honorary recognition from various photography organisations

Leadership & Roles

National Representative of GPU (India)
President, Indian Chapter, Euro Foto Art – Romania
Former Teacher-in-Charge, Photography Department at Future Foundation School, Kolkata, India
Brand influencer of Canon India Ltd.
Advisor for photography programs in various schools & colleges

Judging & Mentorship

Active Photography Judge since 2015
Completed 100+ Judging Assignments

Judged:

60+ National Salons

40+ International Salons

(Till December, 2025)

Community & Initiatives

Celebrating World Photography Day (19th August) since 2010
Organiser of annual exhibition “LENSVISION” (since 2012)
Promoting photography through year-round workshops & seminars

Impact

Mentoring the next generation of photographers
Contributing globally to Art Photography
Building a strong photography community from the grassroots to the professional level