Photography

Thursday, April 16, 2026

In Their Raw Brilliance: Amaris

There is something deeply compelling about what remains untouched. Uncut diamonds carry a quiet strength—less about perfection, more about presence. For this shoot with Amaris, the idea was to celebrate that raw brilliance, not polish it away.

Set against an intimate, almost wedding-like atmosphere, the jewelry didn’t feel like accessories. They felt like inheritances—pieces that carry stories, emotions, and time within them. Bangles resting gently on the wrist, rings catching fragments of light, bracelets moving with every subtle gesture—each element became part of a larger narrative.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A Quiet Celebration: Where Festivity Meets Intimacy (Lohri Special)

Some frames don’t announce themselves loudly. They unfold gently—like conversations shared between people who already understand each other.

This photograph, shot for HT City, draws inspiration from Lohri, but what emerged was something more personal—an intimate wedding moment rather than a festive spectacle.

I chose a courtyard setting, keeping it grounded and familiar. No elaborate staging, no excess. Just a space that feels lived in. The kind where stories naturally belong. And then came the light—the golden hour of the evening. Soft, warm, and fleeting. It wrapped itself around the scene, adding a natural richness that no artificial setup could replicate.The women in the frame carry the essence of that intimacy. Their interactions aren’t posed—they’re shared. A quiet laugh, a passing glance, the rhythm of a dhol in the background—it all feels like a moment you’ve walked into, not one that’s been created for the camera.

The styling reflects celebration, but not grandeur. It’s detailed, yes—but it breathes. The garments, the textures, the colors—they exist within the moment rather than overpower it. Much like an intimate wedding, where emotion takes precedence over scale.

Between Stillness and Instinct: Oriental Garden Lizard

Some photographs arrive quietly. No planning, no setup—just a moment that asks to be noticed.

I found this tiny visitor resting among the leaves, almost perfectly camouflaged, as if it belonged more to the lines and shadows than to the frame itself. There was no rush in its movement, only a kind of alert stillness—watching, sensing, existing fully in that instant.

What drew me in was the simplicity of it all. The soft background, the intersecting leaves, and that single, sharp eye holding focus. I chose not to interfere too much—just to observe and frame. Sometimes, nature composes better than we ever could.

A Night of Theatre, Texture, and Red: Rohit Bal

Some fashion shows are about garments. Others are about moments. This one was pure theatre.

I remember standing there as the energy built—not just on the runway, but in the air itself. Then came the explosion of red. Petals—or what felt like petals—falling from above, models moving like characters rather than mannequins, and at the center of it all, a quiet chaos that only great design can hold together.

Photographing Rohit Bal’s show was never about simply documenting clothes. It was about capturing emotion in motion. The drama, the celebration, the almost ritualistic feel of the finale. The way the fabrics moved, structured yet fluid, and how the lighting deepened every shade of red into something almost cinematic.

A Moment with Power and Presence: Pranab Mukherjee

There are some rooms that carry a certain weight—the kind you can feel the moment you step in. This was one of them. Wood-paneled walls, shelves lined with books, a quiet order in every corner—and at the center of it all, a man whose decisions shaped the financial direction of a nation.

I had the opportunity to photograph Pranab Mukherjee during his tenure as India’s Finance Minister, inside his office. It wasn’t just a portrait session; it felt like stepping briefly into the rhythm of governance itself.

What struck me most was not the grandeur of the space, but the calm authority he carried. Even in conversation, there was a sense of clarity and control—measured, thoughtful, and deeply aware. As a photographer, moments like these aren’t constructed—they unfold. My role was simply to observe, anticipate, and capture.

Madhuram

There’s something deeply grounding about working with a product that hasn’t been altered, processed, or rushed. This jar of honey came straight from the foothills of the Himalayas—untouched, unadulterated, and carrying with it the quiet essence of the mountains.

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

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