December 2022

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• Finalist for jury voting in IPA 2022 (International Photography Awards) (October 2022)

• Honorables Mention (HM) in Chromatic Awards 2022 in People (Amateur) category

• Awarded HM in the International Color Photography Contest, under the People category. This recognition highlights my dedication to capturing the essence of human emotion through vibrant color

November 2022

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Key Achievements in Photography Competitions

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to receive numerous accolades both nationally and internationally. Some key highlights include:

• Bronze Award, BIFA 2022 (Budapest International Foto Awards) (Nov 2022) in the People/Culture category, for capturing cultural diversity with depth and empathy.

• Honorable Mention in IPA 2021 (International Photography Awards) (Oct 2022), for my unique perspective in portrait photography.

• 3rd Place, SITTP Urban Stories Photography Competition (Sep 2021), bringing out narratives hidden in urban landscapes.

• Winner, #ThisIsGender 2020 Photo Competition by Global Health 50/50 (Jun 2020), where my photo explored the complex realities of gender roles across the globe.

• Finalist, Creative Photo Awards 2020, organized by SIENA Awards (Jun 2020), for pushing creative boundaries in photography.

• Selected as one of the Top 100 Photographs of the Year in the globally renowned 35Awards 2019, published in their catalogue.

• Awarded the FIP Silver at the 1st Oradfame National Salon (Nov 2019).

• YPS GOLD at the YPS International Salon 2019 (July 2019).

• Featured as Photo of the Day on National Geographic’s global website (Apr 2019), where my work garnered immense appreciation with over 95k likes on Instagram

July 2021

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CEWE Photo Award 2021

This photograph was selected as one of the Top 1,000 from over 606,000 submissions across 170 countries, making the CEWE Photo Award one of the world’s largest photography competitions

June 2021

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35Awards 2022

Ranked among the Top 100 Wildlife Photographers in a contest with over 444,000 photos from 173 countries. Additionally, I achieved:

• Top 300 Wildlife Nominations,

• Top 3% in Landscape Nominations,

• Top 100 Indian Photographers.

December 2020

 

Canon India

Winner of this exciting contest 'Dance of Lights', organized by Canon India via Instagram, where my passion for capturing the play of light was recognized

August 2020

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Smithsonian Magazine

My photograph of the "Malabar Gliding Frog" was awarded "Photo of the Day" by this reputable online magazine, showcasing the beauty of wildlife

August 2020

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Won 6 awards in various National and International Salons/Exhibitions. Key highlights include:

• Judges Choice in the PABEL 4th International Small Print & Digital Salon (Jul 2020)

• Club Gold in the Artistic National Salon 2020 (Jun 2020)

• FIP Bronze award in the 1st Piyush Purohit Memorial National Print Salon (Jan 2020)

• Winner in the Monument photography contest held by the World Photographers Club (WPC) (Jun 2019)

July 2020

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Romania

Awarded "Club HM" in the Water category, recognizing my work in the international contest '5th Danube Digital Circuit 2020' organized in Romania

June 2020

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Published by W. W. Norton & Company

This photograph was selected as the cover image for Stephen Prothero's book Religion Matters. The author is an American scholar of religion, a professor of religion at Boston University and the author of eight books on religion in America, including the New York Times bestseller "Religious Literacy".

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This book is published by W. W. Norton & Company, an American publishing company based in New York City. This internationally published work is available in both print and digital formats.

June 2020

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Smithsonian Magazine

My photograph was awarded "Photo of the Day" by Smithsonian, further establishing my portfolio in the world of esteemed photography

December 2019

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Global HSBC

Commissioned to capture the professional portfolio of an HSBC employee for use on their website and social media. The images featured on HSBC’s website and social media platforms

June 2020

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Won 6 awards in various National and International Salons/Exhibitions, including:

• FIAP Gold & PSA HM in the 6th Jodhpur International Circuit 2020 (Jan 2020)

June 2020

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Won 9 awards in in National and International Salons/Exhibitions, with key achievements including:

• Winner in the #ThisIsGender 2020 Photo Competition (Jan 2020)

• FIAP Ribbon in the 6th Jodhpur International Circuit 2020 (Jan 2020)

• Club Gold & Bronze in the Nano Circuit 2019 (Jan 2020)

July 2020

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Symbiosis School of Photography

Invited to hold a session on "Architecture Photography" for students and buddy photographers from "Symbiosis School of Photography", Pune (India).

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The session focused on the key techniques and tips on improving architecture photography. Another aspect which interested the students was on creating an impactful portfolio and the commercial aspect of this genre of photography.  

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A very interactive session with good set of questions raised during the session.

January 2020

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Won 6 awards in various National and International Salons/Exhibitions. A key award includes:

• FIP Silver in the 1st Piyush Purohit Memorial National Print Salon (Jan 2020)

January 2020

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Received a "Consolation Prize" in the all-India 'Akshaya Pathra - Annual Photography Contest 2019' for the category "Smile," celebrating the joy of human expression

January 2020

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• Winner in the Bird photography contest held by the World Photographers Club (WPC)

• Winner in the 'Discovering Nature Photography Competition' organized by the Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers (SINWP) (Jun 2018)

November 2019

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Won a "Club CM" Award in the "Colorful" category in 1st Oradfame National Salon', highlighting my expertise in vibrant imagery.

November 2019

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Awarded "FIP HM" in the Travel category in Foto Art 1st National Digital Salon, reflecting my passion for capturing diverse cultures and landscapes

August 2019

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This photography was a part of the YPS Exhibition titled "Framed," held at the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad in Bengaluru, India, showcasing a collection of my work

January 2019

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HSBC Global

I was the 'Overall Winner - Photographer of the year 2018', with a series of photographs under the category "Our Changing World," addressing critical environmental issues. This award was for the Global HSBC Water Programme Photography Competition 2018.

January 2019

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Winner of the category "Our Changing Climate" in the Global HSBC Water Programme Photography Competition 2018.

January 2019

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Global HSBC

This photograph was published on the HSBC Global Website under "Our Investment Case," prominently featured on the front page

January 2019

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Toehold Post Processing Award

Received recognition for the best "Toehold Post Processed" image from the RAW files provided by ToeHold

January 2019

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Toehold Post Processing Award

Recognized once more for my excellence in processing the RAW images provided by ToeHold

January 2019

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• Featured by getting publishing in the Bangalore Mirror newspaper in Jan 2019

• Received a "Highly Commended" Award in the HSBC Water Programme Photography Competition 2017 for the category "Freshwater Landscape." (Mar 2018)

January 2019

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Awarded 'Photo of the Week' by I Shot It, celebrating outstanding photography.

January 2018

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Selected and showcased with a wall-hung display in the lobby of the World Economic Forum 2018 held in Davos, Switzerland.

November 2017

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Won a "Club Ribbon" Award in the Travel category in in 'VIBGYOR International Digital Art-Foto Circuit', highlighting my journeys through various landscapes.

August 2017

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NatGeo Travellers

Selected and published in NatGeo Travellers as part of the "Daily Shot" Contest, also shared on NG's Twitter and Facebook handles

July 2017

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My first award in a prestigious competition, winning the "Club CM" award in the Nature category,  ZoomIn Goa 1st National Digital Salon 2017, marking the beginning of my journey in award-winning photography.