ENTRY DESCRIPTION
I made this image of Robert Weiner, a Los Angeles based actor, in his studio apartment in Chula Vista, LA. Often the images that appeal to me the most as a storyteller originate from the simpler, everyday moments of life. Robert sits on the bed, lost in his thoughts, accompanied by his cup of coffee and pet cat on an overcast LA morning. Shot in the city where golden dreams brew, the picture brushes the thought that LA is vibrant, but at the same time, it can also make one feel left out in an instant with its fast-paced life. Resonating with this idea, I envisioned the photograph in black and white, as the frame confirms a personal belief. That in the end, we are all alone in fighting our own battles, one day at a time. This photograph is hence all barebones, visually conveying the philosophy of life through powerful emotions and a simple story, both enhanced by the deprivation of colours. In the viewer, it also enlivens the familiar reality of old age and the challenges it brings. And while old does not mean different, things slow down for sure. Thus, in the picture, the cat leaving the frame contrasts with the evident stillness of the old gentleman. It also metaphorically conveys that he will soon be alone, adding another flavourful layer to the image.

AUTHOR
A published photographer, an award-winning filmmaker, an avid storyteller- I go by many tags. But here’s how I’d rather describe myself- I like to see the world through my lens more than with my bare eyes, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. From having been published by media mammoths like the United Nations, National Geographic, The Guardian, and Daily Mail, to winning the heart of a small town girl back in the Aru Valley with a picture I took of her, my audience has been eclectic.

My journey as a photographer started in 2009, and was escalated when I graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, L.A.; the best film school in the world. Since then, I have found a suitable home for my skill as a fine art photographer and a filmmaker. When the world is still waking up, I’m usually busy crafting a fashion photo shoot or prepping for a wedding I have to document. I often mould my stories into reality through photo narratives and abruptly book trips to explore the different corners of the world. When I am not away, I find my home in Bengaluru, and more often than not, behind my camera lens.

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