Meet Our Tour Guide

Award Winner Photo Tour and Workshop Guide in Bangladesh | Photographer & Visual Storyteller

Istiyak Ahamed Srabon is an Award Winner Photo tour and workshop guide in Bangladesh, photographer, and visual storyteller, passionately documenting the soul of Bangladesh through powerful imagery and immersive travel experiences. As the founder of Photo Tour Bangla, he curates exclusive photography journeys for international photographers, filmmakers, and researchers, offering deep access to hidden stories—from shipbreaking yards and brick kilns to vibrant street life, rural traditions, and recycling industries.

Srabon’s work as a freelance photojournalist with Solent News (UK) and Zuma Press (UK) has been featured internationally, including CCTV Asia Pacific, CRI Bangla, K.ru, and VSD Magazine (France).

🎖️ Awards & Recognitions:

• Explore Photography Bangladesh Contest 2022 – 1st Runner-up

• Barta24 Photo Contest 2023 – Winner

• Bangladesh Tourism Board Photography Contest 2024 – Category Winner

• Siena International Photography Awards 2025 (Italy) – Finalist

• Hipa Photography Contest 2024 – Finalist

• Turkey Mobile Photo Award 2025 – 4 Honorable Mentions

• Agora Best Photo Award 2023 – July

📍 Areas of Expertise:

• Documentary & Travel Photography

• Customized Photography Tours & Guiding

• Visual Storytelling & Media Coverage

• Editing, Post-Processing & Mentoring

Currently pursuing a B.A. (Hons) in Film & Media Studies at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Bangladesh, Srabon also inspires aspiring photographers by teaching camera fundamentals and visual media techniques.