Amoga Lelo Octaviano was born in Yogyakarta on October 16, 1977. He earned his Master’s degree in Art Creation and Study from the Postgraduate Program of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta in 2009. Since 2010, he has served as a lecturer in the Photography Study Program at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali. In addition to teaching, he contributes as the managing editor of Retina: Journal of Photography (the e-journal of the Photography Program, ISI Denpasar). Amoga remains actively engaged in photographic creation and has participated in numerous local, national, and international photography exhibitions.

A lecturer in the field of photographic creation and studies, he completed his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in the same discipline. He received the Adhyapaka Nata Kerti Nugraha award as an Outstanding Civil Servant Lecturer and ISI Bali Motivator in 2023 and 2024, as well as the Satya Lencana Karya Satya 10-Year Service Medal. He is actively engaged in research and creative work in photography, focusing on Balinese visual culture, the history of photography, and photographic study methodologies. His scholarly works have been published in national and international journals, including the book Fotografi Orientalistik Pariwisata Bali Era Kolonial (Orientalist Photography of Balinese Tourism in the Colonial Era), which highlights his academic dedication.

Born in Badung on June 24, 1966, he is a lecturer at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali, specializing in photography. His works and research explore various cultural and environmental themes, such as Barong as an Inspiration in Graphic Art, Beauty Behind Tragedy, and Sekala Niskala, which reflects the balance of life in Balinese Hindu society. He also explores expressive photography through works themed Karmaphala and The Impact of Inorganic Waste, and has designed photographic illustrations for cultural tourism at Tanah Lot and Taman Ayun. In addition, he is the author of the book Seni Lukis Batuan (Batuan Painting Art) and has exhibited his work Ngurip Angga.

A lecturer with expertise in linguistics, particularly in translation, with Sinta ID 6751499. He earned his Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from Udayana University in 2022 and was awarded 3rd place as Best Lecturer in 2013. Commonly known as Agus Brata, he has completed 720 hours of IELTS training at the State University of Malang, funded by the Directorate General of Higher Education (Dikti). He was also selected as a featured writer by the Balai Bahasa Bali for his work Konser ala Putu dan Si Anjing Kacang (“Putu’s Concert and the Local Dog”). Currently, Agus Brata’s interests focus on teaching Indonesian for Speakers of Other Languages (BIPA) and scriptwriting.

Born in Kupang in 1992, he grew up with a deep passion for the art of painting with light. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali and, since 2016, has dedicated himself as a lecturer in the Photography Study Program at ISI Bali. His love for photography has led him to actively participate in various exhibitions, serve as a speaker, and act as a judge in local, national, and international photography competitions. Among his notable achievements are First Place in the Presidential Cup Photography Competition, First Place in the Lecturer Category of the Ministry of Education and Culture’s Photography Contest, and several other awards. Currently, in addition to teaching, he actively collaborates with the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia in producing photographic content for promoting Indonesian tourism—exploring the archipelago and capturing the beauty of Indonesia through the lens of photography.

I Gede Dalem Suardita, S.Sn., M.Sn., is a photography lecturer at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali. He completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Photography at ISI Bali. During his studies, Gede Dalem was highly active in photography competitions and received several awards—an experience that inspired him to pursue a career as an educator at ISI Bali. Expressive Photography has always been his particular passion; throughout his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, he consistently sought to convey his personal reflections and concerns through expressive photographic works. Many of his works have been published in journals and showcased in photography exhibitions. Some of the notable national and international exhibitions he has participated in include Nara Bhuwana Charma: “Ekspresi Manusia Lintas Dunia” and Bali Photo Week 2025: “Aumening Rasa Dedesing Rupa.” Currently, Gede Dalem has developed a growing interest in the field of sports photography.