During school and university, no career could be further away than that of a photographer. I was always into sport and interested in physics and economics as opposed to the arts. It was well after university that I picked up a camera with the interest to take photos. At the time, I had a job in an advertising agency as a client service executive. One of our clients, a jeweller, had a shoot in Bombay and required me to travel and ensure the safety of their jewellery. Sitting at the back of the studio, watching one of the country’s best, Prasad Naik, work his magic on that shoot was probably the moment that got me hooked. After this I decided to do a diploma in applied photography which then led me to Bombay where I have been working as a photographer for the last ten years.
How would you describe your photographic style?
My photography is a mix between fashion and portraiture. While my style is probably better described by others, I believe it to be minimal in terms of light, styling and make-up which enables me to focus on ‘moments’ through a session. I’m always on the lookout for natural light and look to re-create the same in a studio setting.
With increased competition in this genre, did you face challenges to reach where you are?
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