Photography captures social change vividly, says Media Academy chairman
APPJA’s National Photo Contest-2026 draws 110 participants from 15 States, with 440 photographs submitted
C. Raghavachari, chairman of the Media Academy in Andhra Pradesh, emphasized the powerful role of photography in capturing social change during the awards ceremony of a photography contest. Organized by the Andhra Pradesh Photo Journalists Association (APPJA) in partnership with the C. Raghavachari Media Academy and the A.P. State Creativity and Culture Commission, the event took place at the Press Club.
Mr. Raghavachari urged photojournalists to stay updated with new technologies as they strive to document public issues and societal transformations. Soma Sundar, general secretary of the Indian Journalists Union, echoed this sentiment, stating that a single photograph can convey a thousand words. He called upon photographers to approach their work with professional dedication and to continue serving society.
The APPJA reported that 110 participants from 15 states submitted 440 photographs to the National Photo Contest-2026, with winners receiving recognition at the event.
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