Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 27: Vivek Gowda is a cinematographer, photographer and entrepreneur, who loves to convey stories and conditions of human life through videos and images. Presently he is based out of Mangaluru - a very popular coastal city in Karnataka, India.

His areas of expertise are in genres of video editing, cinematography, people and documentary photography.

Vivek Gowda has been declared as the 'FIP photographer of the year 2020' by Federation of Indian Photography for his photo story of Intha fishermen in Myanmar. Federation of Indian Photography is India’s esteem body that recognises outstanding work in the field of photography.

He has been awarded the prestigious medal and a cash prize of Rs 50,000. He travelled to Shan state in Myanmar to document the story of Intha fishermen. There are only few Intha fishermen who still practice a unique form of traditional fishing.

Their livelihood and daily activities are in the water, for them, the boats are a way of life. Being an environmentalist Vivek could not resist telling the story about the Intha people through his camera.

In addition to the above award, he has also received the ‘Best Editor’ award from Hamsa TV in 2017, won many international awards and accolades in different photography contests conducted by various countries. He has bagged AFIP (Artist FIP) distinction from Federation of Indian Photography (FIP).

Vivek’s works represent his dedication to his passion. Most of his videos and images are intensely dramatic and follow the theme of storytelling.

He and his partner Sandeep Holla operate a production company named 'Blink Films' which is focused on shooting advertisements, feature films, weddings and filming corporate events. Sandeep Holla is the winner of 'Better photography Wedding Photographer of the year 2020.'

The award-winning duo has a huge fan following of people who admire their unique style and portrayal of human emotions.

Both Vivek Gowda and Sandeep Holla are also the mentors for Panasonic Lumix cameras.