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Bernard Witharanage - Professional Photographer in Sri Lanka
Bernard Witharanage is a professional International photographer specialized in “wedding photography” and “Commercial Photography” based in Sri Lanka.

When he undertakes the covering of a wedding, his wedding photography doesn’t simply record how things look. He documents the real emotions and authentic moments of the occasion, so the photographs tell a story beyond the visible. He does it with much dedication and personally attend to every item of work he is entrusted with by his clients. Bernard always takes some equipment like portable studio lights and organize a studio at the place where the function takes place. This will facilitate to the photographer to take photographs at any place, in a very professional manner.

Since entering the field of photography in 1985, He has provided quality services to a large clientele. His customers always received quality photography material & Professional services that surpassed their expectation.

Bernards' work is inspired by creativity, innovation and modernity and fuelled by the passion for excellence. Bernard uses modern photography equipment and aids to add value to his products and services.

He posses much experience in covering wedding performed in Catholic churches, Poruwa ceremonies of Buddhists, Hindu Kovils and Muslim weddings in Sri Lanka.

During his professional life as a photographer he has covered numerous weddings in remote places in Sri Lanka like Wennappuwa, Negombo, Puttalam, Chilaw, Marawila, Kandy, Matale, Kurunegala, Matara, Galle, Kalutara, Colombo, Nugegoda, Kuliyapitiya, Polonnaruwa, Ja-ela etc.

Besides covering Sri Lankan wedding ceremonies He also cover other ceremonies like, Engagements, Birthday parties, Senior & High school events, Fashion shows, wedding Anniversaries, Get-together parties and also do the photography of portraits, Family portraits, portraits of children and Baby Photography, Natural scenes etc…

As an important part of my social responsibility, He believes that photographic knowledge needs to be disseminated on a large scale for this industry to grow further. School children are the best medium for such dissemination to support growth. To this end he conducts an ongoing educational program at Joseph Vaz College Wennappuwa which commenced more than 10 years ago and it has benefited thousands of school children to enhance their knowledge of photography.

Roles:


 * Member of The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka.
 * Assist. Secretary of Negombo Photographers Association - Sri Lanka in 2003-2004.
 * President of Aqua Photo Club - Negombo.
 * Lecturer of Arunaka Seya Photographic Society - Joseph Vaz College.
 * Vice Advisor - Sri Lankan Naval Association - Negombo branch
 * Judged Top 20 (Excellent Young Photographer) organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs in year 2012

Website: http://www.bernardphotolk.com