“Whatever happens in front of the lens stays. What’s captured during the encounter is all that exists.” – Gregory Heisler
Category: Photography
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Outdoor Portraits using Fujifilm x100s and strobes
In the last seven years of my life as a professional photographer, a majority of time has been spent as a photojournalist on the field in the open outdoors. Conventional studio setting was not part my work (and wasn’t even the point of interest) when I embarked my journey as a photographer with the intention… Continue reading Outdoor Portraits using Fujifilm x100s and strobes
Composition in Photography is a Political Decision
I’d like to share an important point with respect to composition in photography. This is from the learning and real life experiences, that I have had as a photojournalist and as a Visual Story-teller.
When Camels followed Che Guevara to Malpe beach
Things change rapidly. And we adopt what most people seem to be doing. Would all places in the world eventually look the same?
Glimpses of Sri Lanka through Fujifilm x100s
September 23rd was our first wedding anniversary. And we planned to celebrate this milestone in our life with a small vacation, far away from home. With commitments at work and at home, we could plan a maximum of 6 days vacation only. And to keep the travel & expenses short, and still not to compromise… Continue reading Glimpses of Sri Lanka through Fujifilm x100s
Stereotyping of Muslims in Indian media
Indian mainstream media today plays to the gallery of stereotypes. And one of the thriving stereotypes is “islamophobia” or stereotyping of Muslims as terrorists. One of the examples is an article recently published online by Deccan Chronicle.
Bilekahalli Tales : The Manhole
The Manhole is the first video to be produced in the Bilekahalli Tales series. The Manhole is a short feature about a specific civic issue (a hazardous manhole) affecting the busy Bilekahalli main road, off Bannerghatta road, Bangalore city.
Photo sphere for visual story-telling : Nexus 4
Photography and Visual Story-telling have undergone tremendous changes over the last hundred years. From a single or a series of images printed in newspapers, to online slide-shows, and to a convergence of motion picture and still photography, the world has changed a lot. Today, a visual story-teller has plethora of options to tell a story. From info-graphics,… Continue reading Photo sphere for visual story-telling : Nexus 4
Hyderabad : Fragment of my memory
“Hyderabad : Fragment of My memory” is a multimedia travel story of my first visit as an adult to the Southern Indian city of Hyderabad during the year 2011. I have been to Hyderabad several times after that, but this experience formulated some of my early views of this city.
Langkawi memories
Langkawi Memories is a short travel-video produced by me. It shows glimpses of Langkawi island (Malaysia) from the point-of-view of a honeymoon couple – my wife & I.