Docu Magazine Feature

Tell us a bit about yourself… How did you become a photographer?

I was born and brought up in Pune, India and made London home for the last 10 years. Being the middle child in a broken family, I naturally took on the role of the observer. I learned the ways of the world, people, nature surroundings by observing. I knew to carefully choose my moments and frame them to my likeness. When I was first handed a film camera as a child, it felt so natural and empowering. I found a way to express :) A monumental time in my journey towards photography was carved when I documented the Tsunami while we happen to be there on a family trip. Didn’t really know it then, but when we got the photos developed, I got that rush! And here we are!

What is the biggest lesson you have learned as a photographer?

Over the years and experiences the biggest lesson has to about perception. Perception is the key and you need to keep challenging that.

What is a good photograph?

A good photograph?! Hmm.. For a photographer a good photo is the joy in that click second. For a viewer, in my opinion, when the complexity or simplicity of the frame, depth and texture are able to move/transport you over a ride of feeling.

Advice to amateur photographers?

This will really be an advise to myself and hope that helps others too: Don’t get stuck in rules of photography, keep your creative mind open. And in a more practical sense, keep expressing and sharing the story.

How do you feel about social media today? Is it good or bad for photographers?

Social media today, from photographers’ perspective, especially an amateur one, is wonderful. Its like having access to photo exhibitions around the world in yours. Having your own virtual gallery in a way.