Aura the restrobar at Rodas, the designer boutique ecotel at Hiranandani, Powai is organizing a Foto Expo in which eminent photographers from Powai Swapan Mukherjee, Mahesh Hiremath, Dileep V.Bhatia, Mukesh Trivedi, Venkatesh Hariharan and Suchit Nanda shall be exhibiting their photographs.

Starting from 31st August, the exhibition will continue till 3rdSeptember . The exhibition will kick start with a fashion show titled 'Miss Photogenic' .

The highlight of the exhibition will be two free workshops per day beginning 1st September by all the participating photographers. On all the days, the photographers shall give presentations on various themes, talk about their work as well as display additional images through visual presentations. The exhibition will remain open from 11 AM till 6 PM everyday from 1st to 3rd September 2006. The exhibits will also be available for sale to the visitors.

The themes of the presentation of the photographers shall be as follows:

1st September

* Camera Selection

Film verses Digital Camera, Compact/Prosumer/DSLR, Megapixels, Price, Features etc.

* Digital Photography

Including Mobile Phone Cameras, ISO settings, how to handle memory cards, storage etc.

2nd September

* Family and Home photography
Tips, techniques and guidelines

* Photography Styles: B&W / Night / Macro / Street / Landscape / Sports / Flash / Portrait: with Examples
Difference in type, lighting, choice of lens and best techniques

3rd September

* Photographic Technics

Composition, location, filters, transfer to PC & Basic edit and print

* Camera Maintenance & accessories

How to store the camera, cleaning lens, changing film/memory cards, how to store negatives, storing photos, backups (digital), scanners, CD/DVD/Thumbdrives

An open contest with the theme, "Life in Planet Powai" has also been organised for the residents of Powai. People can participate in it by sending in their entries by 30th August. The panel of participating photographers will decide the winners and prizes will be given.

For details contact on 66936969