How did your journey in photography begin?
Well, the reason I started my photography journey was my sister, Dr. Vaishnavi Shinde. Of course, as a brother, you've got the duty to click pictures of your sister—because of 'jabardasti'! I still remember when I first picked up the camera to click pictures of her; I was quite frustrated, not because of her, but because I couldn't understand any of the technical aspects of the camera. But then the journey continued, and slowly, steadily, I started learning the technicalities through various people, YouTube videos, and so on. And now, photography is a thing very close to my heart!
What was the first moment you knew photography was your passion?
Photography became my passion during the second year of my graduation. During my college fest days, I was doing photography for an organization that is also very close to my heart. During an event of that organization, I was able to click some beautiful candids. The candids were full of expressions, and after capturing those moments, the satisfaction I felt quietly whispered, "This is what is meant by 'passion'!"
How has your photography style evolved over the years?
It's been a few years since I started my photography. I don't know about the photography style, but the vision has surely evolved. Initially, I was just focused on getting the technical settings right, but now I pay more attention to the story behind each frame and the emotions I want to convey.
What role do expressions play in your portrait photography?
Photographs aren't just pictures that we click; they're moments that have a story to tell us. And expressions are the ones that give life to those stories. I am sure anyone who looks into the portraits of expressions can dwell into the stories, at least for a while. Expressions are the bridge between the subject and the viewer, making the image relatable and powerful.
What are some of your favorite portrait shots from your portfolio?
These portraits represent my best work, each capturing a unique expression and story.
What makes a candid moment special to you?
Well, this was my first time capturing candid moments, and as they say, "First times are always special!" I remember I wasn't in a rush to capture every moment; I was just peeping through the lens, waiting for the moment I wanted to capture. That patience and anticipation made it truly special.
Tell us the story behind this wildlife shot.
They say you have to have a lot of patience while doing wildlife photography. But all of these photographs were clicked in a lot of hurry, and yet they made their way into this magazine! It just goes to show that sometimes the best shots come when you least expect them.
What editing techniques did you apply to this photo?
Whenever we extract our raw photographs and tend to share them on any platform, it's obvious that the quality is going to be reduced. So I try to make the photographs more defined by sharpening them, crop the raw images to bring them into a definite proportion, and use the color-contrast technique to make them a bit more expressive.
Explain the lighting setup you used for this photo.
In photography, lighting matters a lot. I mostly try to shoot during the golden hour—early morning or evening. But I still love to do low-light photography because you have to use various angles, change the ISO and shutter speed a hundred times, and that challenge is what makes it exciting.
What challenges did you face while capturing this wildlife image?
Both images threw different, quite contrasting challenges while capturing them. In the image of the kingfisher, I had to capture it in a lot of hurry. As birds can fly whenever they want, during that moment I had to change my camera's lens and then was able to capture it. In the image of the tiger, I had to wait quite long to spot him—maybe for 4 to 4.5 hours. Most of the times I got glimpses of him but still wasn't able to capture it, and that was quite frustrating!
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