ENTRY DESCRIPTION

I made this portrait of 12-year-old Ajith while he was busy guarding a tribe of goat on the outskirts of Hampi, Karnataka(India).

Smiling at him I asked, "Do you go to school?" (in Kannada, which is the local language).

He smiled back warmly and said, "No..." while continuing to guard the goats as they grazed.

That "No" still hasn't left my mind. Whether it a happy no, or a sad no, is something I still wonder about.

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.

back to gallery