Alok Katkar is a photographer and educator based in Pune, India. He has completed his Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and holds a Certification in Visual Design & User Experience from IIT Hyderabad.

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In over 8 years of diverse experience in photography and academics, he has earned specialisation in wildlife photography, still life photography, and digital post-processing. His work has been featured on numerous national and international platforms, garnering awards and recognition in various contests and exhibitions.

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As an avid birdwatcher, he has recorded more than 300 species of birds and holds a Certification in Ornithology from the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS).

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Over his academic tenure, he has worked with several universities across Pune. He is currently associated with MIT-WPU School of Photography, MIT-WPU School of Design, Bharati Vidyapeeth's School of Photography, and Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth as a Visiting Faculty Member. He has also worked with some of the renowned brands, including Ranka Jewellers, Jupiter Hospital, VH1 Supersonic, and ARAI (Pune).