I am an amateur photographer driven by a deep passion for capturing human emotions, expressions, and cultural diversity through my lens. My photographic journey began in July 2011 when I received my first camera, a Nikon D90, and since then, photography has become both my calling and creative pursuit.
My prime interest lies in documenting the vibrant festivals, unique lifestyles, and traditions of various tribes and communities across India and abroad. Through my images, I strive to narrate stories that transcend borders, celebrating humanity in all its forms.
Since 2011, I have actively participated in international photography salons, earning between 2,500 and 3,000 acceptances in competitions worldwide. My work has been recognized on multiple prestigious platforms, including being shortlisted among the Top 10 Photographs in the Low Light Category at the Sony World Photography Awards.
I have also received recognition from Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year, where I won in the People category in 2016, and in 2017, both my individual image and a portfolio were honored as winning entries.
My dedication to black-and-white photography has brought me several accolades at the Black & White Spider Awards, including:
9th Awards (2014): Honorable Mention in Portrait (Enjoying the Rain Together), Nominee in People (Imprisoned).
10th Awards (2015): Honorable Mention in Portrait (Hairy Hermit), Nominee in Children of the World (Around the Sun and Contrasting Mood).
11th Awards (2016): Honorable Mention in Photojournalism (Anesthesia), Nominee in Children of the World (Little Krishnas, World in Our Hand), Nominee in Fashion (Indian Tribal Fashion).
12th Awards (2017): 1st Place – Outstanding Achievement (Reaching Out – Children of the World), Honorable Mention in Photojournalism (Dandi – The Hindu Rituals), Honorable Mention in People (Kazhak Eagle Hunter).
13th Awards (2018): Outstanding Achievement in Photojournalism.
Beyond these, my images have been honored as Runner-Up in the Olympus Global Photography Contest (2017–2018), received Honorable Mentions in the ASPA Photography Contest (Travel Category), and achieved multiple recognitions in the Chromatic Awards (2017), including a 3rd Place win in the People category.
In the FAPA Awards (2017/2018), my series won 1st Place in the Travel Category and earned a Nominee recognition in Open Theme. At the ND Awards (2017 & 2018), my works achieved 2nd Place in People – Travel/Culture, as well as several Honorable Mentions across Street Photography, Photojournalism/Storytelling, and Travel/Culture.
Through every recognition and journey, what remains closest to my heart is the ability of photography to build bridges—connecting cultures, sharing human stories, and preserving fleeting moments for generations to come.
