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UNDERGROUND ARTISTS OF INSTAGRAM Issue 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Editorial Team
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Director's Desk
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16 Photographer Features
Weekly Hashtag Winners
Past Sponsors
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EDITOR’S DESK Before Starting any further, we’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our entire team (Riya Saha- Graphic Designer, Kanishka Garg- Content Creator) for their constant support and encouragement in the working of the magazine. We have dedicated this edition of the magazine to creators, innovators, and change-makers in the field of visual arts. We have various articles and groundbreaking stories of young and passionate artists from all over the world.
The magazine will give its readers an insight into the life of young and passionate photographers and cinematographers from everywhere around the world which will inspire young and
creative
minds
to
try
things
their
way
and
make
an
impact on society, not just by words but also by their work. In the end, we’d like to thank everyone associated for their motivated and enthusiastic attitude towards their work to make sure that this edition of the magazine is also up to the mark. Without them, the issue would have remained what we dreamt of it to be.
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RIYA SAHA Graphic Designer
KANISHKA GARG Content Creator
“CREATIVITY COURAGE."
TAKES
-HENRI MATISSE
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FROM THE
DIRECTOR’S DESK With
the
horizons,
field it
influencing
of
has our
creativity stepped
lives
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and
up
to
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expanding
take
individuals.
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The
huge
to
new
role
in
photographers,
who are the light of our society, have influenced the whole society to create art with light. On the horizon of visual arts, this edition of the magazine deals with articles and stories of photographers of the entire world. Our magazine has always been more than just a photo magazine. It is a vessel of inspiration for many amateur photographers. It is heaven for all creative minds to gain inspiration and showcase them on a bigger platform. It is a platform for readers and photographers to polish their skills for the future. Wallmag has always been a platform to
showcase
fresh
talent
in
the
magazine is a benchmark for all photo lovers and creators.
I’d like to congratulate everyone associated with the magazine for their
unwavering
support
and
dedication to making this edition
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a
success.
Kudos
to
the
entire
team! I wish everyone good fortune and success in all future endeavors.
AJEET MEENA Executive Director
creative
field.
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PHOTOGRAPHER FEATURES
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AATREYA V VISUAL COMMUNICATION STUDENT & PHOTOGRAPHER
AATREYA V IS A PHOTOGRAPHER WHO BELONGS TO CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, AND CURRENTLY PURSUING B.SC. VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND THE THING THAT EXCITES HIM ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY IS THAT HE WANTS PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE WHAT HE SEES AND CAPTURES.
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WHERE DO YOU HAIL FROM? I am from Chennai, Tamilnadu.
# WHAT BROUGHT YOU INTO PHOTOGRAPHY? I chose B.Sc. Visual Communication as my undergraduate course at Sathyabama University.
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DID YOU RECEIVE ANY FORMAL TRAINING? I am currently pursuing my second year in this Course. I am now learning advanced photography after the completion of basics of photography.
MADE YOU GET INTERESTED IN THIS # WHAT SPECIFIC GENRE OF PHOTOGRAPHY? The interesting part in commercial photography is setting up the props, light, subject, etc. which needs some special skills.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE IMAGE AND WHY? These two are my favourite images because I liked the concept. Usually, the camera is the one that captures. But here the camera is being captured.
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"WE SHOULD LEARN ALL THE RULES THAT BRING US A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH. AFTER LEARNING, JUST “BREAK THE RULES”. -AATREYA V
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WHAT ACCORDING TO YOU MAKES A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH? Many elements in photography come together to make an image be considered “good”. Elements like lighting, the rule of thirds, lines, shapes, texture, patterns, and colour all work well together to add interest and a great deal of composition in photographs.
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WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO CHOOSE PHOTOGRAPHY AS YOUR CAREER? It’s because I want people to experience what I see, through my photographs.
WHAT DOES YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR CONSIST OF? I use Fujifilm XA2 (Mirrorless Camera) for My photography. I have a wide lens (16mm-500mm) and a telescopic lens (50mm-230mm). For lighting, I use a Ring Light. For background, I have 3 screens (Black, White And Green).
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IF SOMEONE WANTS TO REACH OUT TO YOU, HOW CAN THEY DO SO? They can reach me through mail
vaatreya@gmail.com
Also through Instagram @aatreyav_0502
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PALLAB KANTI KARAN PASSIONATE PHOTOGRAPHER
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WHAT BROUGHT YOU INTO PHOTOGRAPHY? I am passionate about photographs and it is something that I genuinely like To capture memories and create stories. I try to write stories through my Photography.
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DID YOU RECEIVE ANY FORMAL TRAINING? No, I didn’t take any formal training in this field.
PALLAB KANTI KARAN IS A MAN WHO IS FROM KOLKATA AND IS VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY. HE IS AN IT PROFESSIONAL WORKING IN MNC BUT WHEN HE GOT THE CHANCE TO DRAW PICTURES WITH HIS CAMERA, HE DIDN’T LOSE THE CHANCE AND STARTED HIS JOURNEY IN THE FIELD OF PHOTOGRAPHY.
WHAT DOES YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR CONSIST OF? Nikon D700 with 18-140 mm Lens.
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WHAT MADE YOU GET INTERESTED IN THIS SPECIFIC GENRE OF PHOTOGRAPHY? I have got Appreciation from social media and obviously from self-satisfaction to has played a vital role in that.
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IF WE ASKED YOU TO DESCRIBE YOUR PHOTO STYLE IN 4 TO 5 WORDS WHAT WOULD THEY BE? I am A visual Storyteller.
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"THERE SHOULD BE A STORY BEHIND EVERY PHOTOGRAPH." -PALLAB KANTI KARAN
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WHICH PHOTOGRAPHERS INFLUENCED YOU MOST? I am very much influenced by the photography of Steve McCurry.
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WHAT ACCORDING TO YOU MAKES A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH? There should be a story behind every photograph.
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WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO CHOOSE PHOTOGRAPHY AS YOUR CAREER? I like to take photos. I am an IT professional working in MNC. If I got a chance to pursue My career as a photographer, obviously I will gladly
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WHAT IS THE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE TO ASPIRING PHOTOGRAPHERS? Take your camera and shoot. Try to draw pictures with your camera.
MOTIVATES YOU TO GET OUT OF BED # WHAT EVERY DAY FOR PHOTOGRAPHY? It makes Me alive.
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IF SOMEONE WANTS TO REACH OUT TO YOU, HOW CAN THEY DO SO? They can Connect me through my email or on my mobile.
Email: pallab.kanti.karan@gmail.com
Ph: 8902640332
Insta Handle: pallab_karan
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PINAKI GHOSH WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER
PINAKI GHOSH, A 44 YEARS OLD PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIAST, IS FROM KOLKATA, INDIA. HIS PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY STARTED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WHEN ALL THE ACTIVITIES WERE PROHIBITED AND PEOPLE GETTING LOCKED UP IN THE HOUSES. THIS WAS THE TIME WHEN NATURE SHOWED ITS TRUE COLORS. AND PINAKI GHOSH HIMSELF GOT THE CHANCE TO SHOWCASE THE TALENT OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND IT BECAME HIS PASSION.
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DO YOU SEEK INSPIRATION IN THIS # WHERE GENRE AND WHY? I Follow Mr Sudhir Shivaram, to have a great inspiration as he is the best wildlife photographer according to me.
# USUALLY, HOW DO YOU PLAN A SHOOT? Normally I visit nearby birding spots every three months and wildlife sanctuary once a year for the good shoot and to think from where I can have the best wildlife shoot.
ACCORDING TO YOU, WHAT ASPECTS MAKE A GREAT PICTURE? Any picture that tells a great story is a great picture for me to shoot.
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WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT AND GEAR DO YOU REQUIRE FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHY? A DSLR camera or a Mirrorless camera with a telephoto lens is the most important thing and the pieces of equipment that are required to me for the photography in wildlife scenarios.
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"THE LOVE FOR NATURE IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO CAPTURE THE GOOD SHOOT. " -PINAKI GHOSH
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HOW IS WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY DIFFERENT FROM OTHER FORMS OF PHOTOGRAPHY? Most of the other photography doesn’t take much time, it takes an hovbbur and patience at the same time for wildlife photography. Since you have to wait for hours for the perfect shoot to happen and that too needs to be captured in just few seconds only.
WHAT ARE THE SKILLS THAT ARE REQUIRED
# IN A PROFESSIONAL WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER?
Many skills are required to be a professional wildlife photographer as it requires, a Knowledge of photography and the skills and the Proficiency of using camera equipment and most important the ability to professionally edit photos.
Experience in varying photography styles is still the most important and at the same time, Willingness to travel, Outdoor survival skills, Knowledge of environmental regulations and animal safety, Researching skills are required.
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IN YOUR LIFE, HOW CONTESTS HAVE INFLUENCED AND HELPED YOU TO IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS? Participating in a contest is important as it always inspires me and makes me responsible to capture a better image every time I click the picture.
WHAT OTHER QUALITIES PLAY AN
# IMPORTANT ROLE TO BECOME A GOOD WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER?
Apart from photography skills, the most important thing is patience and willingness to travel. The love for nature is also important to capture the good shoot.
WHICH IMAGE, CAPTURED BY YOU TO # DATE, WILL YOU CALL YOUR BEST? Recently I went to Purbasthali Bird sanctuary, West Bengal. There I waited for hours to capture the action shot of osprey and an action
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shot of stork Billed Kingfisher. These two images are my best capture
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WHAT NOTE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEAVE FOR OUR READERS, WHO ARE INTERESTED IN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY? If you have a passion for photography and a love for nature. If you like to take on challenges. If you have the patience to wait for long hours in a birding spot and jungle then you must try a wildlife photography.
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to date.
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RUCHITA JAIN BABY, PREGNANCY AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
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RUCHITA JAIN IS FROM MUMBAI. SHE IS SPECIALIZED IN THE GENRE OF BABY & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY AND PREGNANCY FROM NEWPORT, CALIFORNIA. SHE HAS ALSO COMPLETED THE THREE-YEAR GRADUATION COURSE OF ECLECTIC STUDIES PHOTOGRAPHY FROM SHARI ACADEMY.
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HOW DID YOU DECIDE THAT YOU WANTED TO SHOOT PREGNANCY, MATERNITY, AND BABY PHOTOS? Anne Geddes is my inspiration. I always used to wonder how these extraordinarily cute photos were clicked. I knew I wanted to do photography but wasn’t sure which genre. My husband suggested me to get specialise in baby & family sessions looking at the dynamics of Indian youth, and here I am with this new journey.
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DID YOU RECEIVE ANY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING? Yes. I have an eclectic background in Education. I studied animation and film making from Whistling Woods International eclectic Studies photography for three years in Shari academy. After that, I went to Newport, California to specialise further in this genre of pregnancy, baby & family photography.
# HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?
It all depends on my frame of mind. Sometimes I want to be very creative and experimental. Sometimes I stick to my simple ways of looking at things. More or less I prefer simple shots; where emotions are included.
WHAT ARE THE FEW ELEMENTS
# ACCORDING TO YOU WHICH MAKE A PHOTOGRAPH GOOD?
Experience of getting a photograph clicked. How you treat people is very important. Of course, the light & framing has to be suitable to the mood of the image.
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WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE PHOTOGRAPHER? Annie Leibovitz is one of my favourite photographers.
"YOU SHOULD NOT GIVE UP. KEEP TRYING NEW THINGS." - RUCHITA JAIN
# IT MUST BE VERY DIFFICULT TO SHOOT
INFANTS,HOW DO YOU MANAGE THEM?
I believe in vibes. The vibe of an adult passes to the child. I always try to calm the parents of the child to calm the child.
WHAT ARE THE FEW LOCATIONS WHERE YOU USUALLY SHOOT? My studio.
#WHERE DO YOU GET INSPIRATION TO CLICK PHOTOS?
My baby is my inspiration for photography.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF SHOOTING INFANTS? Just playing with them and trying to read, that little one’s mind while I am clicking their pictures.
DO YOU CHOOSE AND MAKE THE SETUP # HOW REQUIRED FOR A PARTICULAR SHOOT?
It is a process of developing a style. Overtime I've realised a few color that I prefer. I stick to those colors and then experiment with different textures around them.
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WHAT ARE YOUR GO-TO PHOTOGRAPHY GEARS?
I love my 5D mark iv, 24-70mm 2.8 Lens, my laptop. I can shoot anything
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IF SOMEONE WANTS TO REACH OUT TO YOU, HOW CAN THEY DO SO? They can simply email us on
Ruchitakjainphotography@gmail.com
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with these three things.
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ABHIJIT SHIL TRAVEL AND STREET PHOTOGRAPHER
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US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. HOW # TELL DID YOU BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? At the start or early age, I had no idea what to Photograph. All the typical cliches; Micro, flowers, insects, buildings, etc. As time went on, I realized more and more that I loved doing landscapes and Street Moments. I’m now in love with Travel And Street Photography. I’ve always been more on the artistic side, having drawn regularly from a very early age. I’ve realized the potential that photography has, and it continues in some regards.
HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR STYLE OF
# PHOTOGRAPHY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?
Love this question. I started doing Travel and Street Photography
ABHIJIT SHIL IS A TRAVELLER AND A STREET PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN AGARTALA, INDIA. BY PROFESSION HE IS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
and I found travelling is one of my favourite things to do and street moments gave me really special vibes. Style is not a specific “thing”. It’s not something we can just decide to have or not. Rather, think of style as a toolbox.
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HOW DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR # PROCESS. WORK FROM START TO FINISH? In photography, we accomplish nothing unless we analyse everything. We must search for those elements that can be put together to form a photograph. Visualization starts with indepth looking and seeing not the casual perusal that we all do in our everyday lives
DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT # WHAT PHOTOGRAPHING? I Used to read Travel and Astrophysics Books, Recently I’ve studied “Wild Himalaya” by Stephen Alter.
SHARE A CAPTURE OF YOURS WHICH ALWAYS INSPIRED YOU MOST.
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"EVERY CULTURE, EVERY, EVERY SINGLE PERSON SEES THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY." - ABHIJIT SHIL
# WHAT EQUIPMENTS DO YOU USE? Well, Mostly I used Nikon D750 with 10-18MM lens & Canon Eos 1500D with 50MM 1.8 & 85MM 1.2.
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WHAT IS THE ONE THING THAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED ON THE BAD DAYS? Even though things may seem bleak, the most important thing you can do is keep your head high and stay positive. A bad attitude never made any situation better.
IMPORTANT IT IS TO GET DIVERSITY IN # HOW CULTURES WHILE SHOOTING PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT REGIONS? Every
culture,
every,
every
single
person
sees
the
world
differently.
Similarly, every culture, nationality, and person has different knowledge, perspectives, and points of view. When all of these different views are shared, miracles can happen.
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WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS THAT A GOOD TRAVELLER MUST HAVE? Adapt quickly. Travel photography is often a lonely profession and usually, you won’t have the luxury of “settling in”. So go with the flow.
They can Connect me through my Social Media/Email.
Email: Abhijitshil8794@gmail.com
Instagram – Abhijit_Shil_official
Twitter- Abhijit_Shil98 Link tree- https://linktr.ee/AbhijitShilphotos
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ADWAITH CHANDRAN PASSIONATE PHOTOGRAPHER
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TELL US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. HOW DID YOU BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? The first photo I took was of my parents on a trip to Delhi, We had a film camera and I used to beg to take a photo, I do not remember much, how it all began it’s always been there.
DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR STYLE OF # HOW PHOTOGRAPHY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?
My photos are experimental types I don’t come under a special
ADHWAITH CHANDRAN BELONGS TO A SMALL TOWN CALLED MUNDOTH IN KERALA. HE IS PURSUING ENGINEERING AT KITE COIMBATORE. HE LOVES ART AND BACKPACKING AND HE SEES THE WORLD AS AN ARTWORK WHERE HE LIKES TO CAPTURE SPECIAL MOMENTS. PHOTOGRAPHY IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PASSIONS OF ADHWAITH CHANDRAN. WHETHER IT’S A PERSON, A PLACE, OR AN EVENT, HE ALWAYS STRIVES TO CREATE IMAGES THAT ARE UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE IN THEIR WAY.
category when I see something that is unique I capture it, I noticed when I scrolled through my gallery that everything comes under a different genre but I go by creative photography
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# PROCESS. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM START TO FINISH?
I go everywhere carrying my camera around, we can’t tell when it comes in handy, I set the camera to fast shoot settings so the moment I see a frame I can capture it just like that, after that it’s just some lightroom edits and post-processing works.
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childhood. For me, it’s a photo of some kids playing soccer in the rain. It reminds me of how carefree and happy we were back then. Seeing this photo always cheers me up.
"JUST TAKE A DEEP BREATH LOOK AROUND. CAPTURE EVERYTHING YOU LOVE." -ADWAITH CHANDRAN
DO YOU THINK THERE ARE ANY
# ADVANTAGES OF USING MOBILE OVER CAMERAS?
There are some advantages like you can carry mobile around anywhere its more flexible and reliable
# WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE? I use iPhone 7, Canon M50 mark ii with a 50mm 1.8 lens.
IS YOUR INSPIRATION TO KEEP # WHO WORKING IN THIS FIELD? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT PHOTOGRAPHING? I usually do some reading, sketching and painting.
Bruce Gilden is my inspiration.
SECRET TRICKS OR TECHNIQUES YOU # ANY CAN SHARE FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN
IMPROVING THEIR MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY?
Just take a deep breath look around. Capture everything you love. Sometime, just capture it.
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# HOW OUR AUDIENCE CAN CONTACT YOU? Instagram
me
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@adhwaithchandran
adhwaithchandrann00b@gmail.com
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ROHIT PATRA BOUDOIR ART PHOTOGRAPHER
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TELL US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. HOW DID YOU BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? It is all started when I finished off school, started doing college. As we know in college times we explore streets and so I did the same. I started exploring the streets of Calcutta then I used to click through my phone camera. I love capturing the people in street, the work they’re doing and the conversation with the city. Over time this passion become stronger and I decided to save money for my DSLR after a year I bought this camera and the journey began.
ROHIT PATRA IS FROM HOWRAH, WEST BENGAL. ROHIT PATRA IS A STORYTELLER AND IS AN INTERNATIONALLY PUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHER. ROHIT PATRA PORTRAYS HUMAN DYNAMICS MOST OF THEM THROUGH BOUDOIR ART AND PORTRAITS AND MOST IMPORTANT LOVES TO PORTRAY THE RAW NATURE OF ANY CHARACTER. ROHIT PATRA IS ALSO INTERESTED IN PORTFOLIO SHOOTS AND IS AVAILABLE IN KOLKATA AND HOWRAH.
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HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR STYLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? As I already said I used to capture people in the streets and by time capturing people become my emotion. It gives me an adrenaline rush when I portray the human soul, their conversation and thoughts. It become more relevant after COVID when I discover changes in myself I found out I’m pansexual and my way of looking at the world becomes vaster. I did my first storytelling portraits and boudoir art from that time. Now, this is my style, I prefer to portray boudoir art because it inspires you to be confident of your skin and body. I prefer to portray human dynamics because it’s raw, relatable and satisfying.
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WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE? I use Canon EOS 200D II, along with a 50mm prime lens and a standard lens of 18-55mm.
"IT GIVES ME AN ADRENALINE RUSH WHEN I PORTRAY THE HUMAN SOUL, THEIR CONVERSATION AND THOUGHTS." - ROHIT PATRA
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM START TO FINISH? The initial process would be writing a plotline for the story or character I’m going to portray. After that, I convey that to the artist with whom I’m going to portray it. When we both agree to it, we started doing it. I try to keep in mind that my artist feels comfortable in that character so they can pull it very smoothly. For portfolio shoot it’s completely up to the model, I plan as per their guidelines and what kind of work they want.
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SHARE A CAPTURE OF YOURS WHICH ALWAYS INSPIRED YOU MOST. I would say this picture is one of my favourite captures because this series gave me the first PhotoVogue feature and the character I portray here is very strong, showing the reflection of human dynamics in a condition. Very dark and she portrays it beautifully!
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT PHOTOGRAPHING? I'm a Booklover, I read books in which I prefer sci-fi and psychological thriller most. I write poems too.
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WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHER ASPIRING FASHION PHOTOGRAPHERS? I am not saying for fashion photographers as I have no expertise in that field, I would say a few things for the aspiring photographers that keep clicking and keep weaving stories through your lens.
# HOW OUR AUDIENCE CAN CONTACT YOU? They can mail me at mathsrohit23@gmail.com or can DM me at my Instagram handle: new_payaso
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ARTI CHAUDHARY A STORYTELLER PHOTOGRAPHER
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US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. HOW DID YOU # TELL BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? It all started when I got my smartphone (I must say my first phone) during my bachelor's degree. While walking through the college campus, observing nature, I started capturing what all captivated my eyes. Surprisingly, people started liking my photographs as I posted those raw images on my social media accounts. Their reviews and appreciation really made me do better. I started practising independently and observed established photographers, Youtube channels, and other photographer friends. Even my friends helped me learn compositions and post-photography processes which gave me a better insight into photography. Also, my social media family inspired me to understand Photography and its components. There were days when I used to get photography tips and suggestions in comments. Frankly, only after that did I realise that there's a thing called "Mobile Photography.”When you are born and brought up in a
ARTI CHAUDHARY IS A STORYTELLER WHO PREFERS TELLING STORIES THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHS. SHE LOVES TO CAPTURE TIME, FACES, MOMENTS, LANDSCAPES, NATURE, AND ITS COLOURS. SHE WAS BORN AND BROUGHT UP IN HIMACHAL PRADESH.
village, there are fewer chances that you'll be exposed to things like photography, writing, journalism, etc. It took me almost two years to convince and make my parents understand my passion for this field; Photography is what I thrive for! More interest in photography emerged when I decided to pursue a Master's degree in Media studies. That opened the gates for me to handle a professional camera that I had never held earlier. When my photography teacher
WHAT EQUIPMENT’S DO YOU USE?
issued me this camera to cover an event at university, I was afraid and nervous to hold it and use it. I called my friends and also scrolled google to learn the basics of Photography. ISO, SHUTTER,
I started my photography with Redmi 2 and Redmi 4 smartphones. Later, I got a Samsung M31 for moments when I don’t have my primary camera with me. And recently, I acquired a Fujifilm (X-T200 Mirrorless Camera with XC 15-45 mm and & 50-230mm OIS Lens) as my primary companion in the photography journey.
DEPTH OF FIELD; I was unaware of these terms. That helped me brush up on my photographic skills and learn several genres and ways to move along with Photography. There was a time when photography was my amateur interest, and now it has become my passion, and I would love to make it my profession too!
DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR STYLE OF # HOW PHOTOGRAPHY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?
I really can’t describe my style of photography in words. Your camera becomes the third eye when you bring it into practice; it allows you to observe differently, be it a person, place, thing or activity. This might not come under the standard rules of photography that we are trained informal learning, but
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photography has no rules! It’s something that gives us the freedom to capture what we witness.
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What I feel is when you start practising photography, you start learning the terms like the Rule of thirds, Leading lines, Composition, and Symmetry by yourself. In my view, you shouldn’t restrict yourselves to the technical aspects alone at the beginning; feel free to capture what your inner self
"WHILE PHOTOGRAPHING, NEVER LET YOUR PERSPECTIVE FADE AWAY BY KEEPING RULES IN MIND. " - ARTI CHAUDHARY
provokes you to click. But be careful with the random portraits; you might need to ask your subject if you can photograph them. Or you could just click it and ask if you can use it. I’ve realised that when you ask someone if you can photograph them, they start acting unnaturally. The best way is to take the photo, show it to the person and then ask if you can use it/keep it. You know, just to get the exact shot you made in your head! It’s one of the major limitations you might face in photography.
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SHARE A CAPTURE OF YOURS WHICH ALWAYS INSPIRED YOU MOST This photograph was taken when I started my journey into photography. It was mid-December 2017, my mum (in the frame) was doing laundry, and I was trying to capture the moment with my Redmi and second she was too shy to come in front of the camera, but when I showed her this picture, she looked at me and said, "yeah, this one is really good." That made my day, as I never got any appreciation from her for my photography until then. Picture quality could be inferior as the phone wasn’t that good, but it still inspires me and I reminisce about the days I started photography.
US ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS. # TELL HOW DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM START TO FINISH?
You see a frame, observe it, picture it in your head before actually clicking it and then “click”. There you go. The mark of your observation, in the form of a photograph. But when it comes to genres like portraits, wildlife, wedding, maternity or kids, you need an extra pack of patience. It would help if you consider yourself in the shoes of the subject you are shooting. You need to cope with natural factors; you never know how long natural light will last. Every time, the wild creature you want to capture might not be a good poser. “Stroke of luck” is a thing here! Sometimes you get disappointments instead of great photographs, but you got another day to nail it.
YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT # WHAT PHOTOGRAPHING? Apart from photography, I’m doing content writing. I work as a fulltime
content
writer
in
an
IT
company
based
in
Mohali,
Punjab.
Content writing is a world in itself; besides meeting your creative side, you also learn a lot every day; the research it takes helps you familiarise yourself with the facts you are unaware of.
Being in an IT company means you get to know digital marketing,
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social media handling, and much more. So in my workspace, I am
# HOW OUR AUDIENCE CAN CONTACT YOU? Email Address: artichaudhary12ac@gmail.com
Instagram: its_arti_
Linkedin: Arti Chaudhary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artichaudhary-1753381aa
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learning all about this digital world of ours we are dwelling in today!
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TULI MITRA WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER
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US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. HOW # TELL DID YOU BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? TULI MITRA IS A WORK IN PROGRESS, A DREAMER, TRAVELLER, AND PHOTOGRAPHER , WHO BASICALLY LOVES EXPLORING LIFE WITH DIFFERENT LENSES. SHE WAS BORN AND RAISED IN A MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILY IN KOLKATA, INDIA, AND HAS LONG WORKED IN AN NGO.
I can’t say exactly when it started, but I realised as a kid growing up I could never add up enough words to express myself, like always in loss of words/or loss of right kind of words, well that does not mean I talk less. On the other hand ‘pictures speak a thousand words it didn’t remain just a say for me. Paintings, photographs would stir up a language in my heart that’s not bound with spoken words hence I found a place of comfort. Photography became a love language for me.
DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR STYLE OF # HOW PHOTOGRAPHY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?
I do love to capture nature and wildlife (especially birds) as I find it challenging, interesting and amazing all at the same time, and for that reason, one can say it’s my style of photography, but honestly, I am a learner, so I can’t say I have grown into a style. It’s better to call it a preference or maybe a wildlife enthusiast. Photographing birds and wildlife gives me the utmost satisfaction. I think I have a long way to go in wildlife photography to call it my style of photography. When the day comes, it would be a privilege to be called a wildlife photographer.
US ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY # TELL PROCESS. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM START TO FINISH?
Photographing birds(that’s what I capture most) I think the process starts with alertness, being alert of the surrounding so I can hear, see and feel the movements of the birds/animals around me and being patient at the same time controlling the bubbling excitement within me. As a birder/ wildlife photographer camera settings are almost pre-done, ready according to the light condition of the surrounding (for any change while shooting needs to be quick) and as I spot then just click the shutter on continuous mode while following the subject's movements, focus points, keeping the structure of the frame in mind. Do nothing to disturb the subject. If the subject allows me more time I would get more into framing mode. Then what comes out of the camera I do very little postprocessing as that’s one more area of growth for me.
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WHAT EQUIPMENT’S DO YOU USE? I have always used canon. My previous camera was Canon 6d mark II, with sigma 150-500mm now I use canon R6. Lenses I use RF 100-500mm, and EF 24-105mm.
"PICTURES SPEAK A THOUSAND WORDS IT DIDN’T REMAIN JUST A SAY FOR ME." - TULI MITRA
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WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT PHOTOGRAPHING? I work a full-time job, also volunteer at different places, hang out with friends, listen to a lot of music and try to write at times.
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HOW AND WHEN DID YOU BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY AS A WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER? One of my friend’s husbands who died in an accident in 2017 was an amazing birder and a bird photographer, his work spoke to me, so my first trip(in the year 2018) I took for bird photography was with this friend of mine and from there my interest grew and grew further. Addiction is a negative word to use in this regard but got attached to wilderness and life.
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IS THERE ANY ANIMAL YOU WOULD LOVE TO PHOTOGRAPH AGAIN AND AGAIN? Hard to pick just one as I am just starting, but it is my dream to photograph Black Panther, for which I think I still have to wait or maybe not.
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YOU HAVE TRAVELLED TO A LOT OF DESTINATIONS, WHICH ONE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO VISIT? I love Sikkim (especially north Sikkim) it is majestic. From Landscape to Wildlife, it’s a photographer’s paradise to me.
SHARE A CAPTURE OF YOURS WHICH ALWAYS INSPIRED YOU MOST. This image I captured right in the beginning. This is always special and inspirational. The little bird fell on the balcony of our shelter home where I work as a guidance coach. Hearing from me about birds, young ones carried the small inside, arranged a cage, so nothing can attack the bird and took care of the bird for a few days. While doing that we saw an adult Iora bird coming near the cage and feeding the baby every day. What a practical lesson on caring for one another. We opened the cage once every day to see if the bird fly away but it didn’t, probably because it couldn’t fly. One day after opening the cage gate we saw the baby bird flying out alongside the adult bird, taking the first step out they waited at a nearby branch and the adult was feeding the baby while they rested for a bit there before flying miles away to never come back. This picture was captured at that moment.
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DO YOU BELIEVE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AFFECTS CONSERVATION. I believe yes, and hopefully I good one. Photography nature – wildlife brings
people
in
connection
with
the
wild
nature,
nurturing
that
connection the right way builds the sentiment towards protecting what you love.
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IF SOMEONE WANTS TO REACH OUT TO YOU, HOW CAN THEY DO SO? Please dm me on my Instagram page @tulimitraphotography
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WHERE PHOTOS MEET STORIES
SANKALP SHUKLA STORYTELLER PHOTOGRAPHER
"Q N A " WITH WALLMAG
US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. HOW # TELL DID YOU BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? The photography journey started in class 8 when my uncle gifted me a camera to give a visual appeal to my writing. I started clicking pictures and with the power of words, I began my journey of storytelling. The transformation from taking pictures to practising photography has been incredible. The spark was fuelled with my first professional photography assignment with Times of India in 2010, where I was working as a journalist. This is where I discovered my passion for storytelling through photography and I started reporting stories with my photos which got published. This is when I realized that photography is the language I want to speak.
SANKALP SHUKLA IS A VISUAL ARTIST AND A STORYTELLER FROM MUMBAI, WHO USES PHOTOGRAPHY AS A MEDIUM TO CREATE, CONNECT AND COMMUNICATE STORIES. HE ENVISIONS INSPIRING AND TRANSFORMING ALL FACTS OF LIFE BY CONNECTING, COLLABORATING, AND AMPLIFYING MEANINGFUL EMOTIONS BY FOCUSING ON THE POWER OF STORYTELLING THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY.
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HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR STYLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Being a writer, storytelling through pictures brought about a new dimension to my work. Narrating a story by connecting dots has been my style of photography where I use the subject and background as the message for my communication.
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM START TO FINISH? Patience is the key in photography. I focus a lot on framing and lighting before shooting a subject. I don’t believe in too much postproduction because the rawness of an element creates a story.
SHARE A CAPTURE OF YOURS WHICH ALWAYS INSPIRED YOU MOST.
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I still remember witnessing the Covid era and reading about the global pandemic that brought a loss of jobs across the globe. The picture of a handicapped person sleeping in front of a closed shutter with locks adjacent to the next shop representing lockdown reflected the situation of the common masses during the pandemic. The picture reflected the sorry state of affairs of the common mass across the globe.
"PATIENCE IS THE KEY IN PHOTOGRAPHY. I FOCUS A LOT ON FRAMING AND LIGHTING BEFORE SHOOTING A SUBJECT." - SANKALP SHUKLA
# WHAT EQUIPMENTS DO YOU USE? Currently, I am focusing on mobile photography only. One PLUS 9 PRO, IPHONE 12 PRO.
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DO YOU THINK THERE ARE ANY ADVANTAGES OF USING MOBILE OVER CAMERAS? Mobile phones are handy and always available with the best camera features. With the latest technology and availability of new mobile lenses, mobile photography has an added advantage.
WHO IS YOUR INSPIRATION TO KEEP WORKING IN THIS FIELD? Ganesh
Vanare
from
Mumbai.
I
like
the
chemistry
he
creates
with
mobile photography.
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ANY SECRET TRICKS OR TECHNIQUES YOU CAN SHARE FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN IMPROVING THEIR MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY? Have a purpose for doing photography, focus on the story that you would want to communicate to the world. Perspective is all that matters.
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IF SOMEONE WANTS TO REACH OUT TO YOU, HOW CAN THEY DO SO? Instagram- sankalpshukla28
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SABBAVARAPU MADHU WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER
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TELL US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. HOW DID YOU BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? I don't know where all my interests in wildlife started. By birth, I love animals. The days are never long enough to view each wonderful site. I enjoy being around wildlife. My childhood hobby soon turned into my ambition. Over the years, I began to develop an interest in nature and wildlife. It keeps me going on. and about every day with no regrets. And love for nature and wildlife drove me to join an NGO. EGWS (Eastern Ghats Wildlife Society) works in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh forest department.
# SABBAVARAPU MADHU IS FROM SOUTH INDIA, ANDHRA PRADESH, VISAKHAPATNAM. CURRENTLY, HE IS PURSUING A B.A (DEGREE) FROM GITAM UNIVERSITY BY DISTANCE. HE HAS BOOSTED HIS INTEREST IN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AS A CAREER OPTION. HIS LOVE FOR NATURE AND WILDLIFE DROVE HIM TO JOIN AN NGO, EGWS (THE EASTERN GHATS OF WILDLIFE SOCIETY).
HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR STYLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Photography won’t just keep your brain sharp. It’ll keep you in a respectable manner. I always travel all over the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh to capture a lot of wildlife, and every click makes me learn new things. This is how I enjoy my own company and learn many things. By the way, I’m earning respect too.
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM START TO FINISH? So I can investigate it through photography in whatever creative way I want.When I start, it pays to have an understanding of the basic guidelines for composition and light, but I never let them limit me. I challenge them, break them, and I will see what happens next. It might work, it might not, but it will be a learning experience for me. So, I always hold a camera to learn new things, and I never leave my camera without learning anything at the end of the day.
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT PHOTOGRAPHING? Basically, before photographing something in a wild and untouched area, we need to know about the place and its habits. For that, I will interact with local communities to get a lot of information. According to the information I'll think about the next steps in my photography career.
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WHAT EQUIPMENT’S DO YOU USE? Camera, Lens, Memory Card, Tripod, Flash, Extra Batteries I use different brands like Nikon, Canon, and Sony. When I missed my gate, my eyes were more than enough to view each wonderful sighting of wildlife.
"PHOTOGRAPHY WON’T JUST KEEP YOUR BRAIN SHARP. IT’LL KEEP YOU IN A RESPECTABLE MANNER." -SABBAVARAPU MADHU
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HOW AND WHEN DID YOU BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY AS A WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER? When I was in 8th standard, I stepped into wildlife photography and day by day, my interest was unbreakable wildlife, and still, I don’t know what kind of affection it is. Everything was noticed by my parents, and they supported me a lot. And I got a chance to be a photographer for the Eastern Ghats wildlife society, and slowly I was engaged in the wild. It’s all because of our sir, the founder of the Eastern Ghats wildlife society. Greetings, Mr. Murthy Kantimahanti.I am always thankful to him.
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IS THERE ANY ANIMAL YOU WOULD LOVE TO PHOTOGRAPH AGAIN AND AGAIN? I always forget while shooting King Cobra. And though my entire life might not be enough to showcase the royalty of King Cobra,
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YOU HAVE TRAVELLED TO A LOT OF DESTINATIONS, WHICH ONE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO VISIT? Eastern Ghats wildlife society is going to open a field station in Andhra
Pradesh,
at
Cheedikada
Village.
The
field
station
was
located very close to the Eastern Ghats. And you all may know that the Eastern Ghats are home to amphibians, mammals, and many reptiles. If one visits the Eastern Ghats wildlife society field station, they will never be disappointed. And always, I suggest everyone visit.
SHARE A CAPTURE OF YOURS WHICH ALWAYS INSPIRED YOU MOST. King Cobra, Ophiophagus hannah. The longest venomous snake in the world lurks among the bushes in the Eastern Ghats of South India.
The King Cobra can grow to more than 15 feet in length, but despite its size, the snake is shy and afraid of humans. The King Cobra has royalty. That’s what makes me capture it again and again. A King cobra is a special snake and I’m passionate about conserving them, which is why I have been working with the Eastern Ghats Wildlife Society.
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DO YOU BELIEVE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AFFECTS CONSERVATION. This new generation always wants to see more wildlife in reality than in photographs. That is when people learn to appreciate and understand wildlife
and
conservation
better
when
they
appreciate
the
beauty
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captured through the eye of the photographer. So I say that wildlife photography is always useful for conservation.
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IF SOMEONE WANTS TO REACH OUT TO YOU, HOW CAN THEY DO SO? People can reach me via Instagram (Sabbavarapu_madhu) at https://instagram.com/sabbavarapu_madhu? utm__medium=copy_link
Sabbavarapumadhu7287@gmail.com – Sabbavarapumadhu7287@gmail.com
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SHAMIK DATTA A MOBILE PHONE PHOTOGRAPHER
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TELL US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. HOW DID YOU BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? So, it all began the day my father bought me my first point and shoot camera. I wasn’t that much into photography back then, though I enjoyed clicking pictures and cherishing them later. So, one day, I made a trip to Rishap with my family. I remember clicking landscapes and aerial shots from an spot on the top of a hill, and the photos that came out of my camera on that trip got raised by my family members, and one of my aunts said that she could see my skills in this particular genre and that I could do something great if I chose to be a photographer someday. That thing got into my head, and that’s how it kicked off my journey as a photographer. Also, there are so many facets to this craft, which
SHAMIK DATTA BELONGS TO ALIPURDUAR, A SMALL TOWN IN DOOARS, WEST BENGAL. HE IS CURRENTLY PURSUING AN M.B.A. FROM ADAMAS UNIVERSITY, KOLKATA. HE WANTS TO BE A PHOTOGRAPHER AND FILMMAKER SOMEDAY. HE IS A FULL-TIME EXPLORER, TRUSTING THE PROCESS SO THAT ONE DAY HE CAN DO IT PROFESSIONALLY.
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say
enchanted
me
to
continue
my
journey
as
a
photographer to this very day.
US ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY # TELL PROCESS. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM START TO FINISH?
Whenever I’m out shooting something, I look for unusual things. To bring something out of that, to deliver a feeling with a deep study of every element of a particular scene, is where lies the real challenge.
WHAT EQUIPMENT’S DO YOU USE?
To me, it is how you present your work to the audience, whether you want to tell a storey through your photographs or draw their attention to something. This can be of a moment, a message, or a question for
As of now, I possess no professional equipment or gear and am using my smartphone only.
them to answer. This is how I think. I’d like to do all of it. After importing the photos to the editing software that I’m using, I like to give them some time to observe. Sometimes I look for some older photos in my library that might have been overlooked or the ones I didn’t
give
enough
attention
to.
Then
comes
the
part
of
being
creative. What exactly what do I want to do with those photos? Once I’m able to find them, I start editing them. The way they best describe the mood and gravity of a scene is the way I want my audience to see it. For me, it’s all about delivering a feeling through your photographs. Once you’ve mastered playing with the moods and tones of an image, you
can
do
wonders.
It
all
comes
down
to
understanding
and
believing in your vision for it. The way you see things and let them inspire your inner soul is what reflects on your work and the whole process.
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HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR STYLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Ever since I started hiking and travelling to different places, I have discovered my love for these landscapes. I’ve always been fascinated by textures, topography, and the dynamics of a scene,
"THE WAY YOU SEE THINGS AND LET THEM INSPIRE YOUR INNER SOUL IS WHAT REFLECTS ON YOUR WORK AND THE WHOLE PROCESS." - SHAMIK DATTA
and it continues to fascinate me every day.The overall beauty of it, which is constructed with so many small things that seem like a lot to us, shows the strength and stability of nature and gives so much life and meaning to a frame, the whole art and aesthetics that it brings to life. Coming from a small town where we’re all covered with hills and jungles, really inspires me to delve deeper into things and explore more in life. There’s a sense of both power and calmness in my work, and also a call for adventure, which also involves risk, that I think best describes my style.
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SHARE A CAPTURE OF YOURS WHICH ALWAYS INSPIRED YOU MOST This image was taken during an expedition to Buxa Tiger Reserve, which is no more than 25 KMs from my hometown. We initially planned on a hiking trip to a fort with the thought of covering all the distance by foot since no tourists choose to do the same if they’re planning to return on the same day. We had no idea how steep the climb could be. So, we just started without any second thought, and then, at some point, when we had yet to cover more than half of the distance to our end destination, the soles of both my shoes started wearing out. It was the time when I started to realise that it was not going to be easy for me after all because it was not a very ideal time for hiking. The sun was radiating, we were already running out of water, and as a matter of fact, I have a very weak set of lungs for which I face difficulty in breathing, which also costs me some amount of time to climb, and then we had to be back before evening to catch the only bus available from the point that is also distant from the trailhead and so is remote.
Luckily, we all reached home safe and sound that day. I still remember every minute of that trip, from the drippings of my sweat to the gravel crunching beneath my feet. There was a moment when I couldn’t walk anymore, so I rested under a tree, and then I saw this fallen leaf and decided to take a picture of it. The picture of this leaf still reminds me of that day when I lost all hope of returning home, but then I looked at it. In a fallen condition just like me, it strengthened me from the inside, maybe sparked some inner fire within me (the second picture depicts the same). So, I gathered all the strength that could’ve possibly been left in me and decided to pick myself up. Finally, I could feel that impulse just to reach out and do it. This photo reminds me of that day and inspires me to do something that had previously seemed impossible to me.
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WHAT YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT PHOTOGRAPHING? When I’m not taking photos, I like to play computer games in my free time or even watch movies. Sometimes I play the guitar too.
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HOW OUR AUDIENCE CAN CONTACT YOU? They can contact me directly on Instagram or through my official email ID, which I’ve already provided on my page.
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WHERE PHOTOS MEET STORIES
PIYUSH PRATIM SATPATHY MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHER AND CONTENT CREATOR
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TELL US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. HOW DID YOU BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? Well, it all began in the year 2018. Fortunately, I encountered some interesting places during my visit for study purposes. My friends and I decided to go on a short tour. Interestingly, I started capturing photographs here and there. As I was not a specialized person at that time, I could not have known what to capture and how to capture it. The photographs I took from a smartphone at that time got published on their social channel as I had submitted them in their contest. The month of December of that year had blessings over me. The smartphone brand announced one of my photographs as a winning photo. From that day forward, I practiced, gained knowledge in the field, and eventually became a photographer.
PIYUSH PRATIM SATPATHY IS NOT ONLY A PHOTOGRAPHER BUT ALSO A CONTENT CREATOR. NOT LIMITED TO PHOTOGRAPHY, HE ALSO HAS AN INTEREST IN TECHNOLOGY, TRAVEL, AND FOOD. IN A WORD, IF SOMETHING DESCRIBES HIM, IT IS THAT HE IS AN EXPLORER.
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HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR STYLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? We are all inspired by nature. For the first time, photography enthusiasts praised me for a photograph of our beloved nature. From that day, I kept capturing the moments in nature. I honestly believe that I was born from nature and that I specialize in nature photography. That is not the limit. I am trying to cover all the genres in photography.
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ANY SECRET TRICKS OR TECHNIQUES YOU CAN SHARE FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN IMPROVING THEIR MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY? One point I can share is that you just understand the scenario of a moment and capture it at such an angle that no one can skip your photograph without praising you.
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WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE? For smartphone photography. For the equipment, I am currently using a macro lens, a tripod, a ring light, and backdrops.
" I ALWAYS TRY TO GET KNOWLEDGE FROM EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER, WHETHER HE/SHE IS AN AMATEUR OR A PROFESSIONAL." -PIYUSH PRATIM SATPATHY
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM START TO FINISH? Photography is not about capturing moments or scenes. It is all about understanding the actual scenario behind the specific moment or scene. I do not just capture anything around me, but, yes, I Analyze the whole thing about the moment and, if it is somewhat suitable for the audience to enjoy and understand, I just capture it. An angle to photograph a moment is very important, and I do that too. Not every angle suits them best. After capturing, I take time to post-process the captured moments by Analyzing them. Analyzing the sense of the proper color combination for each element in a photograph, the sharpness, the noise, etc. While doing post-processing, there are certain elements to watch out for.
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT PHOTOGRAPHING? As an example, I am also a technology enthusiast. I search for new technology, concepts, etc. I write articles on smartphones, wearables, IoT products, etc. related to the technology field. And, cooking is part of my life too.
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DO YOU THINK THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES TO USING MOBILE PHONES OVER CAMERAS? Yes, there is an advantage to using a smartphone in terms of photography. As smartphones are handy, a person can capture anything at any time and the software for the camera is optimized for people. In recent days, there have been people who have
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shared their creativity in terms of photography and gotten praised. In my view, a beginner in the field could first try their hands on a smartphone camera rather than jump to high-end cameras.
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HOW OUR AUDIENCE CAN CONTACT YOU? An individual can get contacted through social channels such as, Twitter, and Facebook.
Instagram handle: photox.digicreator
The
audience
can
also
contact
piyush.satpathy@gmail.com
me
through
my
ID:
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NAYAN VISHWAKARMA CREATIVE FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER
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TELL US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. HOW DID YOU BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? I was already having minor hands-on experience with various Gears and DSLRs, and in 2016 I bought my first camera, i.e., Nikon D5300, (18-55 mm, 70-300 mm and 85 mm 1.8G). I attained various photo walks of different cities, understood my Genre’s, as from Bird, Streets, Food, Fashion and then once subject and context is clear, I started with Creative Photography, which turns out to be so unique in many ways as whenever it’s been captured, I do leave a social message through it as well as a frame with fashion following traditional and Western Attires. Creative photography not only makes me go out of the box but also reinvent, initiate the innovative subjects and stories and gave a space to put this in one frame, once it’s been captured. Since then I got professional into this and upgrading year by year and
NAYAN VISHWAKARMA LIVES IN BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH. BY PROFESSION, HE IS AN “ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE”, AT A US IT STAFFING CONSULTING COMPANY, PUNE. HE IS A CREATIVE FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER (INDIAN AND WESTERN APPAREL). BESIDES CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY, HE ALSO LOVES TO DO STREET, NATURE AND FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY.
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HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR STYLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? I have been inspired by Foreign countries, photographers and by their work, which found me super satisfying and me being creative from the starting of my photography phase, I have chosen this direction, and from scratch, I started being creative with Street Photography to Food Photography to Sunrise/ Sunset Photography, and then moved to Fashion and worked with professional and random faces of models, which no doubt in end have performed up to their bestest and frames after the editing results, look amazing and to be viewed again n again and being admired by many professional elder photographers as well as from photographers of Greece, Philippines, London, Romania, Poland etc. In End, it can be described as – Being Creative not only brings the creativity but also brings those stories, un-said feelings, emotions, love, peace and view, which let the person fall for the frames, as to how it’s captured and tells the viewer as what’s it about so that no caption required, a picture says it all.
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WHAT EQUIPMENT’S DO YOU USE? I have my first camera, i.e., Nikon D5300, with Kit 18-55 mm Lens and 70-300 mm Lens, and to enhance the Fashion & Creativity with sharper and clarity frames, bought 85 mm Prime Lens 1.8G, including Lens Ball 80 mm for a different perspective photo, as yet captured.
" CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY ARE NATURAL ELEMENT AND CAN BE COMPLETED WITH NATURAL EDITING." -NAYAN VISHWAKARMA
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WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT PHOTOGRAPHING? Well, this is an amazing question, when I am not photographing, I am attaining various Open Mic Gigs of Bhopal, performing Beat Boxing and taking part in MP Got Talent, other than this I am a beginner with Baking as well, can make Cake & Brownies, other than this expert in making ice-creams such as Mc Flurry Oreo Crunch ice-cream or Butter Scotch ice-cream. I being the motivational speaker too and counsellor if anyone required any kind of discussion and solution, I am there to guide and make them come to the final safest solution. Or I travel to nearby locations, in search of content, place, subjects, stories, meeting up models and attaining exhibition.
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM START TO FINISH? It’s
pretty
simple,
I
being
the
most
systematic,
organized
and
concentrated towards any work whether it’s office life or passion, Once I start with it, the main task is to cover up the work within the set time and
once
completed,
check
once,
so
that
none
gets
apart
or
incomplete, and finishing it with a time frame and schedule, for say whenever I plan a Creative Photography, I make a schedule to capture the frame within 2 hours, at which place, at what time so that sun rays won’t
affect
your
frame,
model
as
per
concept
and
creativity,
and
remote area if using fire, water, smoke bombs, with all safety measures, Major point – I perform first on my own, as what’s the safest way to complete without any harm then I cover up with a model.
SHARE A CAPTURE OF YOURS WHICH ALWAYS INSPIRED YOU MOST. This Shot was captured when I was pursuing my Post Graduation, and since it was their beginning of life So was mine, as of becoming a photographer and since I captured the perfect moment, got an idea for my Photography Page name i.e., - “Capture The Moments”, and since then I started my photography, in all the genres, started from Bird photography to Nature, then to Streets, food walks and Fashion, ending with Creativity, So the first frame has inspired me always that it was a born age time of mine as well with them, as they are growing old year by year, So do I, getting perfection with the skill sets and after 5+ Years,
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here I am. Always bringing the content that leaves a story and moment
ACCORDING TO YOU, WHAT IMPACT CAN THE FASHION INDUSTRY MAKE IN THE COMING 1015 YEARS?
which explains on its own, once that frame whoever sees it. Dress is an important component of our daily lives. Through clothing, individuals establish their sense of self as well as their place in society. The main factors which influence fashion can be divided mainly into five different segments – Social Factors, Cultural Factors, Political Factors, Environmental
Factors,
Psychological
Factors
&
Technologies
are
changing the way people shop, through social media apps or retail shops. The fashion industry will see huge amounts of innovation in the
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IF SOMEONE WANTS TO REACH OUT TO YOU, HOW CAN THEY DO SO? They can contact me directly on my Social Media Handles or Email – Email ID – nayanv999@gmail.com
Instagram Page: Photography A/c – 0_capture_the_moments_0
BeatBoxing A/c – nayan_vishwakarma_
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WHERE PHOTOS MEET STORIES
ANKIT MITRA A YOUNG PASSIONATE PHOTOGRAPHER
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TELL US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. HOW DID YOU BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? I completed my 7th year in drawing and painting. My interest in photography arose when I was learning to draw. My biggest inspiration is his uncle, Bratin Mitra, who is a professional photographer, graphic designer, and animator. I used to observe him during family tours, which made me curious about it. My uncle taught me the beautiful yet complex art of photography. Due to my interest and my uncle’s guidance, I became what I am now. After so much hard work, I finally became a good photographer and got the exposure I was trying to get.
# ANKIT MITRA IS A 19-YEAR-OLD BOY WHO PASSED HIS 10+2 FROM HARIYANA VIDYA MANDIR AND IS CURRENTLY PURSUING A BTECH IN BIOTECHNOLOGY FROM TECHNO INDIA UNIVERSITY. HE IS NOT ONLY A STUDENT, BUT ALSO A PASSIONATE PHOTOGRAPHER. ANKIT MITRA IS A HODOPHILE AND ADVENTURER.
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WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE? My camera is a Nikon D5600 with an 18-55mm VR Kit Lens for street and landscape photography, a 50mm lens for portrait photography, and a 70-300mm VR Lens for wildlife as well as portrait photography.
"I BELIEVE PHOTOGRAPHY DOESN’T HAVE ANY PARTICULAR GENRE. IT DEPENDS ON THE VIEWERS TO DECIDE" - ANKIT MITRA
HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR STYLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? I don’t have any particular style of photography, but I love shooting street, portraits, and wildlife over others. I love shooting everything from the street to models to wildlife to food. I believe photography doesn’t have any particular genre. It depends on the viewers to decide which category they will judge the photographs.
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM START TO FINISH? I don’t like doing manipulations in Photoshop. I prefer shooting the pictures as naturally as I can, using different props and equipment. After shooting, I edit them in Lightroom, from moody editing to colour grading.
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SHARE A CAPTURE OF YOURS WHICH ALWAYS INSPIRED YOU MOST. When my photographs get exposure from good magazines, communities, or photographers, it makes me feel that my shots are really great and I am really a good photographer.
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT PHOTOGRAPHING? I usually play games when I’m not shooting. Other than that, I watch movies and sometimes hang out with my friends.
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TOMAL GOGOI A WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER
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TELL US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN. HOW DID YOU BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? When I was a child, I used to capture frogs, dragonflies, and butterflies. I don’t know why, but I loved to capture them. At that time, I didn’t know that there might be such a thing as WILDLIFE photography. Then, while I was doing my B.Tech 1st year, I was just roaming on our hostel balcony when I saw two farmers going back to their homes. I took the camera of a mate and captured that moment. Later on, I thought I would capture the feelings and emotions of people, so I bought a camera and started street photography, then practicing street, then slowly, after I met Debojit Sonowal, I started researching about it, collecting knowledge about habitat, distribution and all, I started capturing them and I am continuing it.
TOMAL GOGOI IS FROM NAHARKATIA, ASSAM, AND IS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD. HE IS A MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND ACTIVELY WORKING ON WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY. HIS PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY WAS FROM THE BEGINNING WHEN HE WAS A CHILD WHEN HE USED TO CAPTURE PICTURES OF FROGS, BUTTERFLIES, AND DRAGONFLIES. HE ALSO WORKS IN A SMALL BUSINESS OTHER THAN PHOTOGRAPHY. ON THE OTHER HAND, HE LOVES TO CAPTURE THE LAUGHING THRUSH, WHITE-CHEEKED PARTRIDGE AND BABBLERS.
WHAT DOES YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR CONSIST OF? I use a Nikon D5200 with a 300mm f4 for photography purposes.
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HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR STYLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? I started photography as a street photographer, but later when I started learning about wildlife, I thought, “No, I am in the wrong line for which I was not made. I have to do the same, but not for people, but wildlife.”
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" AT THAT TIME, I DIDN’T KNOW THAT THERE MIGHT BE SUCH A THING AS WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY." -TOMAL GOGOI
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM START TO FINISH? We go to the jungle with the forest officials and then look for birds and mammals, but our primary target is birds. After capturing them, I go home, freshen up, then start processing the photos ,and then post them on my profile.
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DO YOU BELIEVE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AFFECTS CONSERVATION? Yes, definitely. I believe that wildlife photography affects conservation because when someone keeps looking at photographs and keeps hearing the talk about wildlife, they can be attracted to wildlife. Not all, but at least 10% of the population.
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IS THERE ANY ANIMAL YOU WOULD LOVE TO PHOTOGRAPH AGAIN AND AGAIN?
YOU HAVE TRAVELED TO A LOT OF DESTINATIONS. WHICH ONE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND EVERYONE VISIT? I would prefer you to visit Dihing Patkai National Park, which is a very beautiful rainforest located in Assam, northeast India.
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT PHOTOGRAPHING? I have started some small businesses, so I look after them, and I am also filming a documentary on Dihing Patkai National Park.
I’m eagerly waiting to capture the clouded leopard and I will
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always love to capture this mammal. As for birds, I love capturing white-cheeked partridge, babblers, pheasants, and laughing thrush.
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IF SOMEONE WANTS TO REACH OUT TO YOU, HOW CAN THEY DO SO? I am on various social media accounts.
Instagram handle: “Mr Rhino195,” Facebook: Tomal Gogoi Yang Email address: tomal1235gogoi@gmail.com WhatsApp: 9678734506
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