Who we are

In the year, 1973, eleven enthusiasts resolved to form Dumdum FOTO UNIT, an association dedicated to the art of photography. Since then for more than three decades the club has been contributing substantially to the growth of photography through its multifarious activities, particularly in the field of pictorial photography throughout the country. Dumdum FOTO UNIT organizes photographic salon of national and international level every year at Kolkata. Now it has become a permanent and widely appreciated feature of Kolkata`s art scenario. Since its inception Dumdum FOTO UNIT has organized 18 International Salons at Kolkata and 3 National level Salons. Dumdum FOTO UNIT has organized its 'First FU National Digital Salon ' in Kolkata, in February 2009.To fulfil the aspiration for systematic dissemination of photographic knowledge, the club started 'Basic Course' in the year 1975. The club now conducts Basic course & Diploma course on photography which commenced in the year 1981 and 1983 respectively. These courses are oriented to enable students to use this medium effectively in their efforts at self expression as well as in their professional careers. Both the courses were covering FIP syllabus for theoretical and practical aspects of photography and were approved by Federation of Indian Photography. From 2017, Image Colleague Society (ICS) of USA has also approved our Courses appreciating our state of the art curriculum. To fulfil the need of a compact study material for the student of photography, Dumdum FOTO UNIT capitalized the expertise of Sri Dilip Bose to publish a unique book named 'Photography for Beginners' in 1996. The second edition was published in 2005.Dumdum FOTO UNIT organizes seminars, outing and workshops on various aspects of photography throughout the year. Dumdum FOTO UNIT is also active in rendering assistance to other photographic clubs in our state, to conduct their academic courses in photography. In 2009, the institute acquires it long desired studio at Nagerbazar, Kolkata.

Affiliation

Dum Dum Foto Unit is a non-profitable non-government organization. It is registered under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act 1961.

Registration Number:  S/85621.

Registered MSME Unit under Govt. of India as Micro Service Sector Unit with Udyam Registration No - UDYAM-WB-14-0001058

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