How did you first get into photography?
It all started back in school with my phone. I was always fascinated by nature and the way moments could be captured in a frame. That curiosity stayed with me through childhood, and eventually, I picked up my first DSLR—a Nikon D3500 with two kit lenses—as a birthday gift in 2016. From there, I became the designated photographer on family trips, and my passion only grew.
What was the first concert or travel moment you photographed?
The first live show I ever shot was a band called The Local Train back in 2019. But I had been clicking pictures on a DSLR since 2016, so I was already used to capturing moments on family trips. That concert experience, though, was a turning point—it showed me the energy and chaos of live music, and I knew I wanted to do more of it.
How has your photography style evolved over time?
Earlier, my edits were all about heavy processing—over-saturated and overdone. Now, my work is more inspired by dreams. I like to think of my edits as frames pulled straight out of a dream. It's my imagination that guides the process, rather than sticking to a set tone or mood board. I capture real moments and then transform them into something surreal, almost magical.
What equipment do you usually carry for a shoot?
When I started full-blown concert photography, I used a Sony A7III with a 50mm lens. Over time, I added a 24-70mm F2.8 Samyang, a 10-18mm Sigma, and a GMII 70-200mm F2.8 to my arsenal. Recently, I got a Fujifilm XM5 with a 15-45mm kit lens, and I'm loving the straight-out-of-camera classic Fuji colors. I'm now integrating that film-camera style look into my work.
Which concert photo are you most proud of, and what's the story behind it?
I cover various artists, but I'm primarily a touring photographer with an artist named Talwiinder. My goal is to encapsulate his identity and the eerie, mysterious world, bringing it to life through thoughtfully curated custom visuals. Each photo is a piece of that puzzle — building together an IP with an artist whose vision and synergies align with the core values of 404: to be an error within the so overly curated system of NPCs.
What makes your travel photo special to you?
This is one of the first wildlife photographs I ever clicked, and I wanted to make it as magical as that moment felt to me. When I look at it, I imagine the deer appearing in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban—it's that kind of dreamy, cinematic quality I was going for.
Can you walk us through your editing process for a specific image?
This is one of those edits where I could almost see the final result the moment I clicked the shutter. It needed to feel like a dream—specifically, the dream of that kid (me) who always wanted to see Swedish House Mafia perform live. Getting to cover Axwell was a realization of that dream, at least in part, and I'm going to take it because I got to cover the artist!
What do you enjoy most about working in live event or travel environments?
The best part is the organized chaos. There are so many moving parts—technicians installing lights, vendors, brands, organizers, sponsors—and somehow, at the end of the show, it all comes together as a perfectly orchestrated performance. The crowd never sees all the effort behind the scenes, but that's what makes it magical. It's chaos, but it's organized, and it works out in the end.
How did you approach capturing your favorite subject or composition challenge?
For both shots, the intention was simple: capture the essence of the performance and the identity of the artist. The black-and-white one was for a Halloween show, so I went for a washed-out, eerie vibe—like people hanging from the gates of hell. The second one is of the band Glass Animals; they have a song called "Dreamland," and I wanted to encapsulate that feeling—the dreamland they take the audience to.
What techniques do you use for low-light photography?
There are multiple approaches, but the one I use most often is trading some grain for clarity rather than ending up with a distorted shot. Grain adds character, depending on the subject. Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw have excellent Denoise features. When shooting with a phone, I slightly overexpose the highlights to retain more detail in the shadows.
What's the story behind your behind-the-scenes photos?
I really don't have that many behind-the-scenes photos, but I document a lot on video. Along with Team Talwiinder I have a YouTube series called Bharcha: Bhailog ke saath charcha — all behind-the-scenes exclusive footage of how the team is on tour. The common thread is that we love what we do: there are times we're at each other's necks to get things moving, but mostly we have fun doing what we love together — bringing the showcase to life. Bharcha Season 1: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWQHEyKT4Jp0&si=PgYp6t6PT8v9NSF2
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