Photography

Photography section is mainly a repository of photographs highlighting subjects of national importance of the State and its rich cultural heritage. The section mainly handles photo coverage of official programmes/ public functions all over the State, in association with press release section. Availing photographs for the publications of Information and Public Relations Department and other departments; conducting photo exhibitions on special occasions like Gandhi Jayanthi, Kerala Piravi etc.; archiving of news photos, personalities and events highlighting the State’s socio-economic-political-cultural scenario; indexing of colour transparencies and negatives; appointment and co-ordination of contract photographers in other districts; keeping of account statements for the distribution of photographs and albums on paid/ free basis; purchase and distribution of photographic accessories to other districts; inspection of photographic accessories; liaison with photography sections of other departments; and provides media assistance in consensus with photographers in district information offices to coordinate the functioning of the division.