Patna: Photographers, content creators, designers and models from Bihar and neighbouring states are expected to converge at Gyan Bhavan as the Bihar Photo Video Expo and Patna Runway Week began on Friday, offering a platform for business, networking and showcasing of talent ahead of the wedding season. Both events will continue till Nov 1.The eighth edition of the Bihar Photo Video Expo is aimed at helping photographers upgrade their equipment and connect with leading brands, while Patna Runway Week is providing a platform for emerging designers, models and fashion students to showcase their talent.Mudassir Siddiqui, one of the organisers of Patna Runway Week, said the expo was an effort to bring the photography industry into the organised sector. “Everything required for a shoot, including cameras, lights, lenses, gimbals, cranes, batteries and memory cards, is available under one roof. Many of these accessories are otherwise difficult to find in Patna. Major brands are showcasing their latest products and expanding their dealer and distributor networks in Bihar,” he said.With the wedding season being a major source of business for photographers, the expo is offering exclusive deals on cameras and accessories. It is also providing content creators and influencers access to new equipment and master classes.Senior wedding photographer Raju Sultania will attend the event, while Anoop Guha, Canon India’s first maestro, will conduct master classes. The expo has been organised by Bihar Photographers Association (BPA) and Expo Revolution, with BPA president Om Prakash and Rakesh Tiwari of Expo Revolution associated with the initiative.Running alongside the expo, Patna Runway Week features a three-day fashion show involving emerging models and designers. Participants are receiving grooming sessions, while designers from brands and boutiques are showcasing their collections. Students of NIFT, in their individual capacity, and the fashion designing department of Patna Women’s College are also presenting their creations.The previous edition attracted around 30,000 visitors. Organisers expect participation from photographers across Bihar as well as Jharkhand, Varanasi, Kolkata and Nepal this year.
