Andhra photographer’s global honour shines light on India’s documentary tradition (opens original article in a new tab)

A photographer from Andhra Pradesh has received international recognition for his documentary work on coal miners, highlighting the global appreciation of Indian documentary photography.

• Tamma Srinivasa Reddy received the Master of Australian Photographic Society (MAPS) honour for his photography of artisanal coal miners.
• Reddy's work highlights the lives of miners, shifting focus from coal as an industrial resource to the individuals who extract it.
• The Australian Photographic Society recognized Reddy's series as an example of outstanding skill and creativity in photography.
• Dr. K.H.S.S. Sundar noted that Reddy's images capture the overlooked world of miners, emphasizing their dignity and resilience.