Highlights of Photo Documentaries and Media Career
T. Srinivasa Reddy, MAPS, FRPS
Ethnographic & Tribal Documentaries
Banjara (Lambada) Tribes (1989–1999): A comprehensive photographic documentary capturing the lifestyle, culture, and traditions of the Banjara Girijan communities across Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
Tribes of Odisha and Madhya Pradesh: An in-depth documentary focusing on the indigenous lifestyles of the Saora, Sora, Gadaba, Korku, and Bharia tribes.
Dha Tribe of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh: A visual exploration documenting the unique cultural heritage of the Dha tribe in the Himalayan region.
Garo Tribe of Meghalaya: A dedicated study focusing on the coastal and regional lifestyles of the Garo tribal community.
Rengma Tribe of Nagaland and Assam: A photographic study profiling the life and heritage of the Rengma community.
Bonda Tribes of Koraput (1998–2006): A specialized, long-term photographic documentary tracking the isolated Bonda tribal community in Odisha.
Rural & Agricultural Portfolios
Changing Rural India (1989–2003): An extensive nationwide documentary capturing the evolving landscape, socio-economic transitions, and cultural shift in Indian village life over nearly two decades.
Indian Agriculture (Past 3 Decades): A comprehensive visual record documenting diverse agricultural practices, farming methods, and rural cultivation systems across various regions of India.
Urban & Rural Street Children: A poignant photographic documentary highlighting the living conditions, challenges, and realities faced by street children in urban centers and rural areas.
Herbal Plants in India (1992–2006): A monumental pan-Indian photographic expedition conducted in collaboration with the renowned researcher Dr. Koppula Hemadri, documenting medicinal flora across Indian states.
Cultural, Religious, & Festival Documentaries
Mahamastakabhisheka at Shravanabelagola (1994, 2006, 2018): Visual documentation of the grand sacred bathing festival of the monolithic statue of Lord Gomateswara in Karnataka, held once every 12 years. Photographs from the 2018 festival were published by the Government of Karnataka as a special commemorative coffee-table book.
The Kumbh Mela Trilogy (1994, 2006, 2012): A mega-documentary series covering the world’s largest spiritual gatherings at Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh: the 1994 Purna Kumbh Mela, the 2006 Ardh Kumbh Mela, and the 2012 Maha Kumbh Mela.
Jallikattu Bull Festival (2001–2014): A consecutive, multi-year action-photography documentary capturing the traditional bull-taming sport of Jallikattu in Alanganallur and Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Kambala Buffalo Races (2009–Present): An ongoing photographic documentary focusing on the high-octane traditional buffalo racing festival celebrated in the coastal Udupi region of Karnataka.
Indian Festivals & Rural Sports (1986–Present): A four-decade photographic expedition spanning visual compilation of regional festivals, community celebrations, and traditional rural sports across India.
Pushkaram River Festivals (1991–92, 2003–04, 2015–16): Visual preservation of the sacred river festivals held once every 12 years along the banks of the Godavari and Krishna rivers.
Temples of Andhra Pradesh & Divi Seema: A vast heritage project profiling the state’s architectural marvels, including a dedicated documentary on the historic shrines of the Divi Seema region (Krishna district), which was compiled and published as a book.
The Cultural Glory of the Reddy Kings: An extensive three-year research and photographic expedition mapping the historic forts, architectural monuments, and administrative seats of the Kondaveedu Reddy dynasty across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Pancharama Kshetras: A specialized visual documentary on the five sacred ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva across Andhra Pradesh.
Wildlife & Nature Conservation
Migratory Bird Sanctuaries (Past 2 Decades): A long-term avian photography project tracking international migratory birds at key ecological wetlands, including Lake Kolleru, Uppalapadu, and Nelapattu.
Mangrove Forests (1990–2018): A conservation-focused environmental documentary tracking the coastal mangrove ecosystems of Nagayalanka and Machilipatnam.
Himalayan Landscapes: An extensive landscape and travel documentary capturing the terrains of the Himalayan ranges across Ladakh, Jammu, and Kashmir.
Artistic Photography (1990–Present): Over three decades of specialized work spanning Black & White fine art, Color pictorials, Nature, Wildlife, Photo-Travel, and core Photojournalism.
Social Reform & NGO Collaborations
NGO Services in Telugu States: Production of multiple social-impact documentaries highlighting community welfare initiatives run by non-governmental organizations across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Eradication of the Jogini System (2006): Commissioned by the social reform organization Samskar, a ground-level photographic exposé documenting the regressive Jogini custom in the Nizamabad district. The project was executed with the guidance and collaboration of legendary social reformers, Dr. Hemalatha Lavanam and Lavanam.
Stuartpuram Tribal Settlement (2009): A socio-economic documentary analysing the contemporary living standards, rehabilitation, and lifestyle of the residents of Stuartpuram colonial settlement (‘ex-criminal’ or DNT) in Guntur district.
Social Reform Movement Archival Restoration: Collaborated with the Samskar organization to restore rare, deteriorating vintage photographs for specialized historical exhibitions on Indian social reform movements.
Chigurinchina Aasa (Blossoming Hope): A multimedia video and photographic awareness documentary on HIV/AIDS prevention, produced under the leadership of noted medical reformer Dr. Samaram and backed by state support.
Historical Heritage & Contemporary Projects
Divi Seema Cyclone Commemoration (1977 Event): Curated and published a historical photo-book by archiving and compiling rare, poignant photographs of the devastating 1977 Divi Seema tidal wave disaster.
Ramappa Temple Documentary (2016): Detailed heritage photography of the iconic Kakatiya-era Ramappa Temple (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Gurajada Apparao Memorial Exhibition (2017): Sourced, restored, and curated rare archival photographs of the legendary social reformer and playwright Gurajada Apparao. Established a permanent gallery at the Vizianagaram Museum in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh State Creativity and Culture Corporation.
Viswanadha Satyanarayana Archival Reconstruction (2018): Digitally reconstructed and restored rare vintage portraits of the legendary poet ‘Kavi Samrat’ Padma Bhushan Viswanadha Satyanarayana for a state-sponsored biographical museum project.
Centenary of the National Flag (March 2021): To mark the 100th anniversary of the design of the Indian Tricolor, an extensive collection of rare historical photographs tracking the evolution of the national flag was curated and showcased at the iconic Bapu Museum, Vijayawada, supported by the State Archaeology Department. This landmark exhibition served as a foundational inspiration ahead of the Central Government’s national Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in 2022.
Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign (2022): Curated a national photography competition and public exhibition celebrating the patriotic spirit of the national flag movement, executed in partnership with the state government.
The Pandemic Chronicles (2019–2021): A high-risk, front-line photojournalistic project documenting humanity’s collective resilience, democratic willpower, and the intensive healthcare efforts to conquer the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regional Tourism & Media Engagements
AP Tourism & Temple Circuit (2009): A major institutional project mapping prominent spiritual centers, ancient temples, and major tourism destinations across the Kadapa, Kurnool, and Anantapur districts.
APCO Handloom Weavers Documentation: Partnered with the Andhra Pradesh State Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society (APCO) to showcase the intricate craftsmanship, artistry, and daily struggles of traditional weavers.
Fishermen Community Documentation: A state-supported cultural project capturing the indigenous lifestyles, traditional maritime skills, and resilience of fishing communities along the coastline.
Classical Indian Dance Preservation: Over twenty years of documenting classical dance forms, creating highly specialized visual portfolios for premier exponents of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam, alongside a dedicated documentary on the origins of Kuchipudi dance.
Narada Jayanti Press Awards (2002–2014, 2021–Present): Pioneered and actively sustained an institutional initiative under the banner of ‘Narada Jayanti’ to identify, mentor, and present awards to outstanding photojournalists and media professionals.
Broadcast & Electronic Media Interviews (1991–2019): An extensive media presence featuring 98 professional broadcast interviews on All India Radio (AIR) and FM channels (1991–2018), alongside featured appearances on national television and internet networks discussing the art and technical evolution of photography (1994–2019).