Md Zakirul Mazed Konok(ABPS) is recognized as one of the leading travel & documentary photographers in Bangladesh. His main interest in Photography People, Street, Children & Nature Photography concentrates on people living on the edge of society around the world. His work has been featured in over 50 major publications. He is a contributor photographer at Alamy and Solent Photo Agency. His photographs exhibited all over the world. He has received more than 200 International Photography awards. Since 2002 he has been working as a full-time professional photographer.
Photographic Background:
- Basic Course on Photography from the University of Dhaka.
- Photographic course on Photojournalism: Method and Techniques from
National Institute of Mass Communication. - 10 workshops on photographic different parts.
Achievements:
My photographs exhibited at a different international photo exhibitions in Asia, Japan, Europe & USA.
I have owned more than 200 photographic awards from different Clubs, National & International Photo competitions.
Educational Background:
Masters Degree of Commerce in Management
Some of his Important Awards:
- World Best photographer “Gold Medal “winner from International photography
Project of Japan “Marumi Photo Contest-2019”
- Gold Medal winner from International Photographic Salon of
Japan the “Asahi Shimbun” Photo Competition JAPAN 2019 - Gold Medal winner from International Photographic Salon of
Japan the “Asahi Shimbun” Photo Competition JAPAN 2018 - Gold Medal winner from International Photographic Salon of
Japan the “Asahi Shimbun” Photo Competition JAPAN 2016 - CGAP -1st In World -Theme Winner: Woman’s Economic Empowerment-CGAP Photo Contest 2016 (Micro Finance photography Contest award) organized World Bank,USA.
- Honorable Mention in Wildlife Category from “Siena International Photo Contest” Italy-2018
- PSA Silver Medal+3000 RMB & 1 PSA Ribbon from 2nd China Zhejiang International Photography Contest -2018 , CHINA
- HIPA Finalist –Portfolio & Single Category –2017,Protfolio Category-2018 , Color & Monochrome Category-2019 Organized by
- PSA-Gold Medal in Human Life Category from “1st I P N International Salon” Nepal-2018.
- FIAP Gold Medal and Honorable Mention in Travel Category from “Del Plata” Photo Circuit, Argentina, 2016.
- Awarded “Highly Honoured ” Nature Best Photography Asia(Japan)-2020
- Awarded “highly commended” Pink Lady Food Photography Contest (UK)-2020
- “ Best Photographer of Bangladesh-2017 ” FIAP Gold (Nature), RPS Bronze & BPS CM (Color), RPS HM Ribbon & MM Salon CM (Childhood).”1st Mahfuzullah Memorial International Photo Contest-2017″.
- BPS Gold Grand Trophy (Best Photographer of Bangladesh-2016), PSA-Silver (Open Color), BPS-Silver (People at Work), PSA-HM 1(Travel), BPS-Sp Jury 3 (Nature) -Award winner from 3RD “BPS-Paper Word” International Photography Completion & Exhibition-2016
- BSPA-Gold Medal winner & PSA- Bronze Medal Winner from International Photographic Salon of ”BSPA” Photo Competition 2015”
- “Best Photographer of Bangladesh- 2018” PSA-HM, Certificate of Merit (Open Monochrome), Certificate of Merit (Nature), Certificate of Merit (Boat) -Award from “2nd Mahfuz Ullah Memorial International Photo contest-2018”.
- MM Salon Bronz (Nature), FIAP –HM Blue Ribbon (Mono) from “3rd Mahfuzullah Memorial International Photo Contest-2019″.
- GPU Gold, FIAP Bronze, FIP-HM Ribbon (Nature), FIP –HM Ribbon (Travel) from “4th Mahfuzullah Memorial International Photo Contest-2020″.
- PSA Silver +3000 RMB & PSA Ribbon from “2nd China Zhejiang (Xianghu lake) International Photography Contest. CHINA-2018”.
- FIAP Silver from ”2018-092 – 2019-049 IZMIR Goztepe Rotary Club – IFOD 5th International Photography Contest TFSF “
- PSA Gold from ”1st Nepal International Salon-2018”.
- “GPU Gold Chairs” from ”International Salon New York-2021”
- National –2017 “Special Mention” Award winner from Anti-Corruption Photo Competition -Organized by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
- National-2018 “Special Mention-2018” Award winner from Anti-Corruption Photo Competition -Organized by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
- National “2nd Place-2017” award winner -Organized by VIPA (Viewfinder institute of photographic Art ,Sylhet, Bangladesh.
- National-2016 “Two Honorable Mention-2016” award winner – Organized by Bangle Image 1st National Photo Completion Sylet, Bangladesh
- “National Competition –2015” Portrait of the Year-2015 & Honorable Mention winner – Organized by “Dainik Azadi” Chittagong, Bangladesh.
- National –2016 “1st Prize award” winner – Organized by “BPS” Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- National Award Winner from “Celebrating Life Photographic Contest-2014” Organized by the Daily Star, Bangladesh.
- National Award Winner from “Celebrating Life Photographic Contest-2018” Organized by the Daily Star, Bangladesh.
- National Award Winner from “Celebrating Life Photographic Contest-2019” Organized by the Daily Star, Bangladesh.
- National-2013 “Best Nature-2013” award winner – Organized by “BPS” Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- National-2019 “ 2 winner & 1 Runner up” Award Winner from Public heath Photo Contest-2019”Organized by “People heath Center”, Bangladesh.
Owner:
Z M Konok Photography (Fashion Company)
Wedding Mirror (Wedding Company)
Executive:
Organizing Secretary of Bangladesh Photography Society (BPS).
Member:
Life Member of Bangladesh Photographic Society
Contributor:
Solent News & Photo Agency UK.
Alamy Stock Photography Agency
Language :
Bangali, Hindi and English
Equipment List
Md.Zakirul Mazed konok uses the following photographic equipment:
Camera Body:
Nikon 800E
Nikon D200
Camera Lens:
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/2.8 ED Lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 ED Lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 ED Lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 ED Lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 G Lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.8 ED Lens
Client List:
Banglalink
Essilor Group
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT).
Danish Condensed Milk Ltd.
Fakruddin Food Ltd.
Suresh Mustard Oil.
Mitaly Textile.
Shapla Textile.
Alif Textile.
G Phone.
Prime Bank Ltd.
PNS Group.
Baghabari Ghee.
Maq Paper Industries Limited
Paper World