My Story

From small-town beginnings to global adventures behind the lens

I grew up in Gulbarga, a small town in north Karnataka, India, where my world was filled with the vibrant colours of watercolours and sketchbooks. As a child, I was constantly drawing, painting, and entering art competitions, finding joy in every stroke of the brush.

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But after graduating in 2002, life had other plans. Moving to Hyderabad and later Bangalore and Hong Kong, I threw myself into my career, and my art faded into the background. Yet, deep down, the creative spark never left me. Years later, it resurfaced—this time in a different form: photography.

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Photography became my new canvas. With my first camera, an entry-level Canon 550D, I taught myself everything from scratch — reading, experimenting, and failing more times than I can count. But with each click of the shutter, I discovered new ways to see the world.

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In 2019, everything changed when I was named "Global Photographer of the Year" at my organization, an honour that reignited my passion. Soon after, a photo of mine was featured as National Geographic's "Photo of the Day", a milestone that gave me the confidence to share my work on a larger stage. Since then, my images have won national and international recognition, with one image even making its way to the cover of a widely published book, with 99k print copy rights.

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Photography is more than a hobby — it's how I connect with the world around me. Whether it's capturing the raw emotion of a street scene or the serene beauty of wildlife, I believe every shot tells a story. I’m always eager to collaborate with like-minded creatives, brands, and organizations to tell even more powerful visual stories.

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If my work resonates with you, let’s connect and create something meaningful.