University photography workshops, college seminars, and RAP Education Photography School masterclasses led by Riddhi Bhattacharjee across Kolkata & Bengal.
Belgharia Jatindas Vidyamandir · November 2025
A Children’s Day special seminar by RAP Education Photography School at Belgharia Jatindas Vidyamandir on 14 November 2025. In the first session Riddhi Bhattacharjee led a discussion on mental health and wellbeing with students; in the second, wildlife photographer Puskar Basu shared stories and images on nature conservation.
Surah Kanya Vidyalaya, Kolkata · August 2025
A photography seminar by RAP Education Photography School at Surah Kanya Vidyalaya, Kolkata, on 13 August 2025. Riddhi Bhattacharjee walked through the hall with printed photographs, inviting students to read images, ask questions and think about how pictures carry meaning.
Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata · March 2026
A seminar by RAP Education Photography School at Bhairab Ganguly College exploring the connection between mental health awareness and photography, in three parts: a talk on mental health through photography by Riddhi Bhattacharjee, a hands-on outdoor shooting session guided by RAP mentors, and an image review where students’ photographs were discussed and appreciated.
The Heritage College, Kolkata (Supported by Nikon Bengal) · January 2026
At PHOTON’26 — The Heritage College’s student-run photography fest, supported by Nikon Bengal — Riddhi Bhattacharjee delivered a session, reviewed student photographs one-on-one, and served on the jury. The interactions focused on composition, light and building a personal visual language, with students presenting their work on screen for feedback.
Don Bosco Students × RAP Education Photography School · December 2025
A hands-on session where Riddhi Bhattacharjee worked with Don Bosco students in the classroom and the kitchen studio — demonstrating camera handling, tabletop and food photography, and how angle and light shape a commercial image.
RAP Education Photography School · Phoolbagan, Kolkata · January & April 2026
A series of master sessions at RAP Education Photography School with senior visual storytellers: veteran photojournalist Aroop Datta, who showed his work and spoke about the responsibility of photojournalism; photographer, documentary filmmaker and author of ‘Kolkatar Chinepara’ Shri Bijoy Chowdhury; and, on Satyajit Ray’s 104th birth anniversary, a seminar by Aroop Ray Choudhury on Ray’s cinematic language. Each session ended in an open Q&A with students.
Kamala Vidya Mandir High School for Girls & Banamalipur Priyanath Institution · April & June 2025
Two school seminars by RAP Education Photography School: at Banamalipur Priyanath Institution on 24 April 2025, and at Kamala Vidya Mandir High School for Girls on 26 June 2025. Both were interactive sessions in which students spoke up, asked questions and explored photography as a way of seeing.
Belgharia Deshapriya Vidyaniketan Girls’ High School · August 2025
A photography seminar by RAP Education Photography School at Belgharia Deshapriya Vidyaniketan Girls’ High School on 14 August 2025 — an interactive session with young students on seeing, framing and telling stories with photographs.
RAP Education Photography School × Sony India & Canon India · 2024 – 2026 Ongoing Series
Riddhi Bhattacharjee’s signature talks on understanding photography through visual psychology and art history, alongside brand-supported workshops at RAP Education Photography School — including a Sony fashion photography workshop mentored by Riddhi Bhattacharjee and Saroj Kumar Dora, where students worked with models under studio lighting.
RAP Education Photography School Masterclass Series · November 2025
On 15 November 2025 RAP Education Photography School hosted Satarupa Sanyal — National Award-winning lyricist, film director and producer — in conversation with Riddhi Bhattacharjee. She spoke about filmmaking, storytelling, the emotional core of cinema and the responsibility of visual artists to give voice to stories that often go unheard.
Gurudas College (Department of Journalism & Mass Communication) · January & September 2026
A career-focused seminar on purposeful photography and cinematography at Gurudas College, Kolkata — organised by the college with RAP Education Photography School and led by Riddhi Bhattacharjee — which grew into a full internship programme for the college’s Journalism students. The seminar opened conversations on photography, cinematography and content creation as sustainable professions. Journalism students later completed a hands-on internship at RAP Education Photography School, built projects, and received their certificates in September 2026 — many submitting handwritten notes of gratitude with their final work.
WWF-India (World Wide Fund for Nature) & RAP Education · October 2026
RAP Education Photography School hosted WWF-India for “Magical Mangroves” — a seminar on mangrove ecosystems and why they matter for coastal communities and biodiversity. Through a presentation, discussion, a short film and quizzes, students were encouraged to look beyond the beauty of nature and towards responsibility for it.
RAP School Milestone · August 2026 · Special Screening of ‘Ajo Ardhangini’ & Decathlon Kipsta Cup 2026
Students of RAP Education Photography School, led by Riddhi Bhattacharjee, covered Bengali film premieres and screenings — ‘Ajo Ardhangini’, ‘Haati Haati Paa Paa’ and ‘Grihaprabesh’ (with WomanTimes) — and served as Media Partner of the Decathlon Kipsta Cup 2026.
Exhibition & Press · December 2025 · Leading Bengali Daily Newspaper · Kolkata
Work by RAP Education Photography School student Arghadip Neogi was published in a leading Bengali daily newspaper — a milestone for a student mentored at the school founded by Riddhi Bhattacharjee.
Exhibition & Press · March 2026 · Leading Bengali Daily Newspaper (Beauty & Diversity Feature)
A full-page Bengali newspaper profile — “জীবনে শখই যখন হয়ে ওঠে পেশা” (When a passion becomes a profession) — tracing how Riddhi Bhattacharjee turned a childhood love for the camera into a career, and went on to found RAP Education Photography School in Kolkata.
Exhibition & Press · February 2026 · Ei Samay (অন্য সময়) Newspaper · Times Group
Riddhi Bhattacharjee’s portrait of acclaimed Bengali actor Anirban Chakraborty was published in Ei Samay (The Times of India group’s Bengali daily), in its ‘অন্য সময়’ supplement.
RAP School Milestone · April & July 2026 · WordPress Foundation, USA & Official WordPress Chapter Kolkata
RAP Education Photography School became the first visual research and learning organisation in India to be associated with WordPress Credits, and later hosted the WordPress Campus Connect event of WordCamp Kolkata 2026.
Campus Keynote · January 2026 · The Heritage College · PHOTON’26 (Supported by Nikon Bengal)
Riddhi Bhattacharjee was invited as Photography Special Guest and Judge at PHOTON’26, the photography fest of The Heritage College, Kolkata — supported by Nikon Bengal — where he delivered a session and judged student work.
Award & Recognition · January 2025 · RAP Education Photography School Grant Fellowship
RAP Education Photography School awarded a macro lens as a grant to student Sulagna Majumdar in recognition of her dedication to photography.
Award & Recognition · September 2025 · All Woman Business Conclave & IWEA’25 · Kolkata
RAP Education Photography School, founded by Riddhi Bhattacharjee, received an Achievement Award as a photography school at the All Woman Business Conclave and IWEA’25 (presented with WomanTimes) in Kolkata.
Award & Recognition · December 2025 · WomanTimes Creator Honours · Kolkata
Riddhi Bhattacharjee was felicitated by film director Arnab K. Middya — director of ‘Haati Haati Paa Paa’ and the festival film ‘Andarkahini: Self-Exile’ — at a WomanTimes evening in Kolkata.
Exhibition & Press · August 2026 · Birla Academy of Art and Culture · Sony Wildlife Exhibition
On World Photography Day 2026, Riddhi Bhattacharjee and RAP Education Photography School visited the Sony Wildlife Photography Exhibition at the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata — where RAP student Anirban Ganguly’s photograph was on display — and led students on an outdoor field session.