This initiative will expedite the process of locating specific data from among the huge mass of information available as well as document socio cultural changes that affected photographic techniques of the past and present.

Because a maximum of brochures contain details of the exhibition, a selection of photographs, a brief description of the collection displayed or the work of the photographer & the contact details of the photographer, our archive acts as a database of numerous things related to photography worldwide.

For student photographers and trainers/facilitators, this collection is a storehouse of photographing techniques that students can learn from by observation. All the brochures in this collection have at least one photograph in them and a brief synopsis of the photographer’s technique. This collection can actually act as a student’s reference or guide document and trainers/facilitators can use this to place a point of substance.

For creative designers, this collection is a great study in brochure design as it archives decades of trends in the same. From 1970’s to today, the designs have undergone a sea change. This can also be used to predict future trends.

For researchers in socio-cultural lifestyle and behavior patterns, this collection is not only a reservoir of behavioral patterns but also is a reflection of times in the past, present and future. It is also interesting to study places, people and geographies in changing times to compare and contrast evolution as civilized societies or even in the wild.

Photo agencies can benefit immensely as the collection houses the contact details of photographers, galleries, photo studios etc along with a brief portfolio of their work. This can help them not only trace potential customers or contributors, but also select different work streams they desire.

For researches in photography, this collection is an indispensable database of chronologically available information on the evolution of photography.

There can be many more potential uses of this collection. Taking a look at the collection will give you ideas of different ways this collection can be a value-add.