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Abiprayadi Riyanto is a dedicated photographer who has passionately pursued the art of photography. Born and raised in Jakarta, he explores various aspects of photography using both digital cameras and celluloid film. His love for the craft is evident through the prestigious distinctions he has received, including QPSA from the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and EFIAP from the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP), Luxembourg. Throughout his photographic journey, Abiprayadi has primarily used 135/35mm, medium-format, and large-format cameras. Initially known for his landscape photography, he has recently expanded his expertise to include street photography and human interest.

His work has gained international recognition, earning several awards, including the CCC Medal from the Cross-Continental Circuit in Germany in 2019 and a highly commended distinction at the Great British Super Digital Circuit in West Cambria the same year. In 2012, he received a Gold Medal in the landscape category at the Indonesia Salon Photo International as the best local entry. His name is also listed among the prestigious participants of the Trierenberg Super Circuit in both 2011 and 2012.

As an active photographer, Abiprayadi has participated in numerous exhibitions, both individually and collectively, across various countries. His works have been showcased in “Magnificent Indonesia,” a joint photography exhibition in Bratislava, Slovakia, organized by the Indonesian Embassy in 2020 and 2021. He also held a solo exhibition at Leica Store Indonesia, Jakarta, in 2015. Additionally, his works were featured in several group exhibitions, such as “Soul of Tomorrow” at the 2nd idL Joint Photo Exhibition in Jakarta in 2013 and “Simple Life and Subtle Beauty Living in Indonesia” with the idL community in 2011. Other exhibitions include showcases at Baramulti Multifunction Building and Pasar Seni Jaya Ancol. Most recently, he held a solo exhibition titled “Contemplation” in conjunction with the launch of his latest photography book in January 2024.

Beyond exhibitions, Abiprayadi has documented his photographic journey through several books. He contributed to the collaborative photography project Spectrum (2019), published by the idLeica community, and Angel of Change: On The Flipside (2014), initiated by the YCAB Foundation (Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa). His solo work, CONTEMPLATION (2024), is a photography book that captures his visual and philosophical journey, published under ISBN 9876026990808. With a long and accomplished career, Abiprayadi Riyanto continues to create, capturing the beauty of the world through his lens and inspiring many in the field of photography.

Abiprayadi Riyanto adalah seorang fotografer yang menekuni dunia fotografi dengan penuh dedikasi. Lahir dan besar di Jakarta, ia menggunakan kamera digital serta film seluloid dalam mengeksplorasi berbagai aspek seni fotografi. Kecintaannya terhadap dunia ini dibuktikan dengan berbagai penghargaan bergengsi, termasuk gelar QPSA dari Photographic Society of America (PSA) dan EFIAP dari Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP), Luxembourg. Dalam perjalanan fotografinya, Abiprayadi lebih banyak menggunakan kamera format 135/35mm, medium-format, serta large-format. Ia awalnya dikenal sebagai fotografer lanskap, namun dalam beberapa tahun terakhir juga mulai mendalami fotografi jalanan (street photography) serta human interest.

Karyanya telah mendapatkan pengakuan internasional, termasuk penghargaan CCC Medal dari Cross-Continental Circuit di Jerman pada tahun 2019, serta predikat highly commended dalam ajang Great British Super Digital Circuit di West Cambria pada tahun yang sama. Sebelumnya, pada 2012, ia meraih Gold Medal untuk kategori lanskap dalam Indonesia Salon Photo Internasional sebagai entri lokal terbaik. Namanya juga tercatat dalam ajang fotografi bergengsi seperti Trierenberg Super Circuit pada tahun 2011 dan 2012.

Sebagai seorang fotografer aktif, Abiprayadi telah berpartisipasi dalam berbagai pameran fotografi, baik individu maupun kelompok, di berbagai negara. Karya-karyanya pernah dipamerkan dalam “Magnificent Indonesia,” sebuah pameran fotografi bersama di Bratislava, Slovakia, yang diselenggarakan oleh Kedutaan Besar Indonesia pada tahun 2020 dan 2021. Ia juga menggelar pameran foto tunggal di Leica Store Indonesia, Jakarta, pada tahun 2015. Selain itu, karyanya turut dipamerkan dalam berbagai pameran bersama seperti “Soul of Tomorrow” dalam rangka 2nd idL Joint Photo Exhibition di Jakarta pada 2013, serta “Simple Life and Subtle Beauty Living in Indonesia” bersama komunitas idL pada 2011. Pameran lainnya termasuk di Baramulti Multifunction Building dan Pasar Seni Jaya Ancol. Yang terbaru, ia menggelar pameran foto tunggal bertajuk “Contemplation” bersamaan dengan peluncuran buku fotografi terbarunya pada Januari 2024.

Selain aktif berpameran, Abiprayadi juga mendokumentasikan perjalanan fotografinya dalam berbagai buku. Ia terlibat dalam proyek fotografi kolaboratif Spectrum (2019) yang diterbitkan oleh komunitas idLeica, serta Angel of Change: On The Flipside (2014) yang diprakarsai oleh Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa (YCAB). Karya solonya, CONTEMPLATION (2024), merupakan buku fotografi yang merangkum perjalanan visual dan pemikirannya, diterbitkan dengan ISBN 9876026990808. Dengan perjalanan panjang dan berbagai pencapaian yang telah diraih, Abiprayadi Riyanto terus berkarya, menangkap keindahan dunia melalui lensa, dan menginspirasi banyak orang dalam dunia fotografi.