Excited to welcome you all to Episode 4 of Ghumakkad Gossip Season 2 (V2 Series)! 
The kick-off session was a great success, where we revisited the core fundamentals - essential building blocks of our Local Guides journey. It was a valuable refresher on the Maps and Connect platforms, along with the tools that empower us to grow stronger and contribute more effectively.
We were honored to have our guest speaker and moderator, @NareshDarji, grace the inaugural meet-up with his presence and officially launch the V2 series, setting the tone for the exciting episodes ahead.
I am truly excited to reconnect with you all and begin this new season with a refreshed outlook, deeper insights, and inspiring conversations. This time again, we are thrilled to feature notable guest speakers who bring unique, on-ground experiences to the forum.
Thank you for the immense love and blessings you showered on Season 1, your support made it all possible. 
I look forward to your continued encouragement as we embark on this next leg of the journey together.
Let the stories unfold and the Ghumakkad spirit thrive! 
This is going to be an experiential meet-up, where our invited Guest Speaker will share valuable insights on a thoughtfully selected topic.
To make the session more meaningful and interactive, we encourage attendees to share their thoughts, questions, or reflections in advance through this form.
This will help our speaker address your inputs during the session and ensure a smooth, focused flow throughout the meet-up. We kindly request all participants to wait for the Meeting Moderator to invite them to speak and to refrain from interrupting the discussion.
Let’s co-create this experience together, your voice matters!
Episode 4 of Ghumakkad Gossip V2: Smart Photography for Google Maps: Make Your Photos Pop
As shared earlier, with the GG V2 Series theme centered on “Back to Basics,” we are thrilled to announce Episode 4 of the Ghumakkad Gossip Meet-up Series: “Smart Photography for Google Maps: Make Your Photos Pop.” 
This session is a return to the essentials, the core principles that guide us as Local Guides. It’s a great opportunity to revisit what makes our contributions truly valuable. Because in the end, it’s not just about how much we post, it’s about creating high-quality content that resonates and makes a difference.
The tools and platforms we use are key to this. Whether you are a seasoned contributor or just beginning, refreshing your understanding of these resources helps you grow, stay engaged, and contribute more meaningfully to the global Local Guides community.
Let’s realign, relearn, and rediscover the essentials, because strong foundations lead to impactful journeys. 
Special Guest Spotlight
To help us explore our theme, ‘Smart Photography for Google Maps: Make Your Photos Pop,’ we are excited to mark a significant milestone in the Ghumakkad Gossip Meet-up series, our very first session dedicated entirely to Photography. This session is designed not just to share knowledge, but to inspire Local Guides to capture photos that truly stand out and contribute meaningfully to the Maps community. 
We are privileged to welcome an exceptional Local Guide, a true advocate of the spirit of collaboration and support, who believes deeply in the importance of volunteers stepping forward to assist fellow Local Guides whether they are encountering challenges or wish to share ideas for improving Google Maps. His dedication, insight, and unwavering commitment make this session particularly valuable and inspiring.
Adding to the excitement, we are truly honored to have with us the highly respected Connect Moderator, Morten (@MortenCopenhagen) from Denmark. A remarkable solutionist on Connect, Morten has achieved an extraordinary milestone of over one billion photo views. His extensive experience, deep understanding of photo quality, and exceptional expertise in capturing storefront images that get featured on Google Maps make him an invaluable guest for this session.
With his keen eye for detail and practical insights, Morten will take us through the art and science of elevating our photography in smart, effective ways. He will share essential elements that every Local Guide should consider when capturing and posting photos, helping us not just to take pictures, but to create images that truly stand out and make an impact on Google Maps.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected and knowledgeable voices in our Local Guides community and elevate your photos to get featured and achieve record numbers of views!
Meet-up Agenda – Ghumakkad Gossip V2 | Episode 4: Smart Photography for Google Maps: Make Your Photos Pop
- Welcome & Quick Introduction of Attendees – 5 mins
- Overview of the Meet-up – 5 mins
- Introduction of Guest Speaker – 5 mins
- Presentation/Gossip with Guest Speaker on the Topic – 30 mins
- Interactive Q&A / Attendees Seek Clarity – 10 mins
- Debriefing & Wrap-up – 5 mins
Let’s make this an engaging, insightful, and interactive session for all!
Date, Time & Venue
Your timely presence and cooperation in this matter would be appreciated!
- This is our way of showing respect to the Guest Speaker and all participants who have joined on time.
- If you happen to join late, we kindly ask for your patience. The Meeting Moderator will admit you at a suitable time.
Note:
- India Local Guides Ghumakkad Gossip Logo and the Banner of this Meet-up are designed by @Kumaarsantosh.
- ‘Ghumakkad’ is a Hindi word which in English means ‘Wanderer’ and ‘Ghumakkad Gossip’ means ‘Talk with Wanderer’.
- You may talk in Hindi, if you are comfortable.
- Please go through All About GHUMAKKAD GOSSIP for more details about Ghumakkad Gossip Meet-up series.
- Would you like to be the one amongst the Guest Speakers?
- Recaps of past episodes of GG Meet-up series in chronological order:
- RECAPS of V1
- Recap: [Virtual] India, August 23, Ghumakkad Gossip V2: Back to Basics
- Recap: [Virtual] India, September 27, Ghumakkad Gossip V2: Celebrate: Pride with Local Guides
- Recap: [Virtual] India, October 25, Ghumakkad Gossip V2: Crafting Quality Posts on Connect: Suggested Practices
Warmly looking forward to meeting you virtually! 
