I bring in my experience of photojournalism, editorial and documentary photography skills into the portraiture works I undertake. I am available to do commissioned portrait shoots ranging from editorial, daily-life portraits, couple portraits to baby portraits. Please use the contact form page to contact me for portrait sessions.
Archives: Projects
Fistful of Dreams
The 2011 population census of India reveals a terrible story. The national child sex ratio shows that for every 1000 boys there are only 914 girls compared to 927, a decade ago. This means a fewer girls have been born in India over the last decade, suggesting that female foeticide continues despite laws prohibiting Pre-Natel… Continue reading Fistful of Dreams
Conversation With Sharath Gayakwad
In this multimedia photo-essay, I profile Indian para-swimmer Sharath Gayakwad.
In the Life of Romal
‘In the life of Romal’, is an ongoing project where I am documenting the life of my friend, Laishram Romal Michael Singh. Romal is gay. Being gay isn’t the end of his identity, isn’t it? But being gay can be enough to pass a prejudiced judgement in Indian society where homosexuality is still shunned upon.
Err-bane Truth
News to share!!! I along with my friend ( Badekkila Pradeep ) had recently made a short film one of the lost lakes in Bangalore city. The title of the film is Err-bane Truth. I am delighted to let you all know that the short film has won the ‘Lost Lakes of Bangalore’ short film… Continue reading Err-bane Truth
News & Editorial Photography Portfolio – 2011
Christmas at Parikrma
Parikrma Humanity Foundation is a non-profit organization in Bangalore city. Currently, it is transforming education for underserved children from different slums in the city. Parikrma manages the entire education cycle from kindergarten to college for each child. The foundation operates the schools from four different locations in Bangalore. One of the schools is the TNT Parikrma… Continue reading Christmas at Parikrma
Chinnara Manasa : Right to participation
Prakash is a boy studying in 10th standard at Government High school Yappeldini village, about 25 kilometers from Raichur. But he lives in Donga Rampur village which is about 7 Kms away from his school and he has to cycle up and down everyday. His village school has classes only up to 7th standard. Many… Continue reading Chinnara Manasa : Right to participation
Visthar
Visthar is a secular, non-profit organization, committed to enabling women, children and other marginalized sections realize their rights. Visthar campus is located at Dodda Gubbi post on the outskirts of Bangalore city. One of the projects at Visthar is Bandhavi – an initiative for girls hailing from North Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, who are at risk… Continue reading Visthar
Embedded Weddings
Contemporary Indian Wedding Photography by Documentary Photographer Nishant Ratnakar