Where It All Started
There wasn’t a single moment when I decided, “I will become a photographer.”
It happened slowly, without me even realising it.
After Class 10, when everyone around me expected me to choose Science, I quietly chose Arts.
I didn’t have a defined plan, I just knew engineering wasn’t for me.
During the 2020 lockdown, when the world paused, I picked up a basic DSLR and started watching photography videos on YouTube. That curiosity turned into a habit. That habit slowly turned into something I genuinely enjoyed.
My first setup, the Canon 1500D. Photo taken in early 2021.
Early Experiments in My Village
My first photographs weren’t fancy.
They were birds, fields, and sunsets. All shot around my village in Madhubani, Bihar.
Wildlife photography taught me how to react fast.
Street photography taught me timing.
Portraits of friends taught me how to make people comfortable.
I didn’t know my genre back then. I tried everything and every style added something to who I am today.
Moving to Delhi
In 2021, I moved to Delhi for my BJMC degree.
New city, zero contacts, limited confidence.
Slowly, things changed.
I found a few friends in college who believed in what I was doing.
We explored Delhi together, went on photo walks, shot random things, and kept learning.
College gave me a degree.
Delhi and YouTube taught me photography.
Editing Since Class 8 , Long Before I Had a Vision
My editing journey actually started way before my photography journey.
Back in 2016, I used to play around with:
- PicsArt
- Snapseed
- Lightroom Mobile
Later, as I grew more serious, I moved to Photoshop and Lightroom Classic (around 2022).
Starting editing early helped me understand colour, tones, and visual balance long before I had good gear.
Upgrading Gear
I began with a Canon EOS 1500D, which taught me more than any expensive camera could’ve.
Today, I shoot on a Canon 90D, and depending on projects, I’ve also worked with:
- Sony FX3
- Sony A7S III
- Sony A7R V
- Canon R5
- Canon R6 Mark II
- Nikon Z6 II
- …and more
Gear changed.
The process stayed the same, Keep learning, keep improving.
My Work Started to Travel on Its Own
As I uploaded more photos online, something unexpected began to happen.
My images started getting picked up and featured by big global organisations and media platforms.
I’ve had my work featured by:
- UNESCO
- UNICEF
- United Nations
- PMO India
- Hindustan Times
- Adobe Photoshop
- Indigo Airlines
- Incredible India
- and several other news websites
For someone who started alone, without any roadmap, these moments felt surreal.
The Part of My Career That Changed Everything
Photography took me to places and people I never imagined meeting.
Through my camera, I’ve covered events and shoots featuring:
- Shahid Kapoor
- Sanya Malhotra
- Pooja Hegde
- Parmish Verma
- Paradox
- Shaan (concert)
- Dinesh Karthik – ICC × Rexona Trophy reveal
I’ve also shot events that had:
- Prajakta Koli (MostlySane)
- Harsh Gujral
- Ravi Gupta
- MC Square
All of this still feels special to me, because I genuinely started with nothing.
Photography became the bridge that connected me to people I grew up watching on screens.
Who I Am Today
Today, I work as a photographer and filmmaker, focusing on:
- Portraits
- Fashion
- Commercial campaigns
- Events & concerts
- Documentary-style storytelling
- Filmmaking and short-form content
Everything I’ve learned has come from practice, consistency, and the urge to grow at least 1% every day.
What’s Next
Going forward, I want to:
- Explore documentary filmmaking in depth
- Work on larger commercial productions
- Tell stories that feel real and meaningful
- Keep experimenting with new genres and formats
This journey is far from over, it’s only getting more interesting.
Final Thoughts
If there’s one thing my journey proves, it’s this:
You don’t need the perfect camera.
You don’t need the perfect environment.
You don’t need the perfect start.
You just need to begin.
From a village in Bihar to shooting some of India’s biggest artists, this has been my path so far.
And there’s a lot more I want to create from here.