Photography is more than just capturing a picture. A photographer captures a moment, a memory, a movement, a feeling, an emotion. This list could go on. These pieces of pictures become windows to layers of recollections, and for others, they become a moment of wonder, calm and peace. Photography is truly an intelligent and beautiful work! The photographer sees in the scenery or object which the others fail to recognize or notice. In a simple background, they spot elements, add in their own angles, and bring to light a sight of complete bliss. 

Here we have some exceptional photographers and their photography to remember the beauty of this activity of snapshotting. 

Natty Singh

Natty Singh is capturing the magical, bright colours and the spirited lives of India. He moves around the country, and captures with his camera not only the raging, yet majestic nature around us, but the mundane and everyday lives of the people. From the portraits, to the naturesque shots, one can get an instant glimpse at the beautiful diversity of India. Natty Singh is truly a beautiful photographer. Some of the photographs are incredibly artistic! 

Rituraj Anand

Capturing the buildings and monuments of India, Rituraj Anand is bringing life to the bricks and cements. India’s heritage is majestic, and a witnesser of ages and ages of generations. History, love, and war is etched into its very origins. Rituraj Anand picks up his camera, and captures these monuments with extreme reverence and eloquence. He captures them with elements of nature like sky, river, flowers and trees, which make it so serene and personal. 

Jazeel Muhammed Keloth

Photographer, traveller and filmmaker Jazeel Muhammed Keloth has a vast collection of stupefying cityscapes and aerial shots. Hopping from countries to countries, he delivers to the eyes the unique wonders of every country. The world looks quite like a beautiful crafted pattern if seen from above and his aerial shots are just the proof of that. Jazeel Muhammed Keloth is delivering his audience with the aesthetics of the different cities and countries he visits. Be it a rural landscape, or the high urban life landscape, his photography captures the unique beauty of both. 

Raj Rajput

Raj Rajput is a professional portrait photographer. He is quite literally capturing the myriad of emotions of human beings. Portrait photography is raw, real, and brimmed with layers of emotions and recollections of the moment it was captured in. Raj Rajput offers us a myriad of portraits under different backgrounds: the happy ones, the faces in the festivals, the ones in which the eyes speak, and more. Raj Rajput’s collection of portraits can be labelled as, ‘what makes us human?’, because all of what he captures, truly makes us human – it’s the mistakes, the festivals, the celebrations, the sadness, our hobbies, and you can add onto the list once you put your hands on his photography!

Recently, photography has been accepted by the gatekeepers of high culture as an exquisite art form. It has been hailed as a portrayal of bespoke emotions and in-depth admiration of humanity and nature. There are various genres ranging from portraits, nature photography, risqué boudoir photography or even selfies. The spectrum at which this art form operates is impeccable. 

As critically acclaimed American writer Susan Sontag says, “Photographs are a way of imprisoning reality, one can’t possess reality but one can possess images. The painter constructs, the photographer discloses.” These artists do exactly that with their works. It is only natural that proficients of the form be appreciated and known. In India, there are some budding photographers who have caught our attention, here at the Talented Indian.

Subham Shome

Subham Shome, a photographer that captures nature’s many marvels, is an extremely talented photographer. His works are awe-inspiring and are meant to open our eyes to the glamorous enormity of the planet we call home. From picturesque night skies and waterfalls, his art leaves us astounded.

Nurboo Tashee

Nurboo Tashee works with culture as his muse. He is a solo traveller and loves to speak of his travels through his camera. He is currently in Leh, Ladakh. He doesn’t just focus on the scenery of the places he travels, like Sikkim, but also, the people there. In their most comfortable elements. From serene monks to innocently gleeful children, his shots tell us stories of a traveller with a lot on his mind. 

Pranay Das

For the photographer Pranay Das, people are his subject and armed with his lens he’s ready to dissect the unthinkable emotions of the human mind. His work focuses on ordinary people, in stills of their ordinary routines, but with an extraordinary power of feeling. He wants to portray the angst of the common, raising it to the panache of the brilliant. Looking at his pictures, the viewer feels as though Pranay has had a deep conversation with the subject and has now decided to show the person to us, but hide the innermost circles, almost tempting us in a way as though it is forbidden knowledge.

KK Roy

KK Roy likes to focus on himself and captures himself enjoying life in full swing and loves the camera’s attention. While some of his captures transcend you in the warmth or nature, the others emphasise the its magnificence.

Cameras have been one of the most influential and useful inventions of mankind as it allowed people to experience scenes and moments effortlessly without being a part of them physically. And ever since they came into existence, their popularity only increased in every age. It gave rise to photography as a passion and profession, marking it as an art of modern times.

Today, with thousands of people showcasing their art on all kinds of social media platforms, we bring to you a few of the very finest, whose clicks and captures seem to be taken right from a world of mystic scenes and creatures.

Saurav Sinha

Based in California, Saurav is a photographer from the heart. He clicks to fulfill his heart’s deep desires to capture all the beautiful frames that his eyes encounter. His shots range from the macros like the mountains, rivers, waterfalls and such, to micro world photography, capturing everything that lies in the spectrum. Not only he does an amazing job at photography, but also releases tutorials and suggestions for beginners and anyone looking for inspiration.

Mayank Tiwari

Primarily a software engineer, Mayank makes sure that his job does not lead to a ‘break up’ with his passion, i.e., photography. Juggling a full-time job and a hobby is never easy, but Mayank works in between spaces around the clock, hence making up time for things he loves. Having developed an expertise with drones, Mayank draws out a perspective so splendid and breath-taking with his camera that it leaves everyone in awe.

Nishchay Bharati Jain

A combination better than that of Chole-Bhatoore, Jai-Veeru and Batman-Robin is that of a traveller and a photographer, and that is what describes Nishchay. A traveller’s soul with the heart of a photographer, Nishchay shoots and frames destinations around the country in the most prolific and desirable manner. His shots and videos can convince anyone to pack up bags and set out on a miraculous journey. Starting in the streets of Mumbai, the fact that he is also an Oppo Brand Ambassador now speaks loads of his skills as an artist.

Sumeet Kadakia

Another magnificent lensman and hooked traveller on our list, Sumeet’s style of photography is very unique. He knows how to use the components of his pictures as props that he can play with, to bring out the most alluring results and present his viewers with very scenic beauties. Sumeet seems to have an eye just not for pictures and photography only but also for other’s talents. He is the founder of a page on Instagram, called Wanderers of India, which poses as a huge platform not only for himself, but for everyone to showcase their photography skills and get featured.

Chandan Singh Chauhan

Chandan Singh Chauhan is another amazing photographer, who is based out of Delhi and is a master of frames and landscapes. He paints soul and serenity in his clicks. Even the simplest of his pictures seem so elegant and graceful that you can’t help but fall in love with them. And that’s not it, our brilliant artist is also an accomplished 360-degree photographer. Just like his normal pictures, the 360-degree ones also have the charm that can sway anyone.

Weddings are definitely a time of rejoicing. When two individuals come together to celebrate their love, it calls for a celebration. It is a time for fun and laughter. It gives us moments that we wish we could preserve in our hearts forever. Sumit Sahni gifts us these moments with Sumit Productions’ wedding photography and cinematography. He believes that photographs are windows into times of our lives, which brings forgotten emotions to the surface. 

His struggling childhood forced Sahni and his brother to seek work at the tender age of 10. With the early demise of his mother, he lived with his father, grandmother and brother. He recalls his young self doing odd jobs to feed themselves. His photography journey began by assisting light-men at weddings. Consequently, the lustre and bustle of weddings caught his attention. This drove him to the path of his passion – photography. His proactive nature and instinct has helped him tremendously. For instance, he did not own a camera. However, he managed to grasp the operations of a camera while he assisted.

Photography as Passion

In 2007, Sahni worked with BBC Worldwide and Endemol Production for their show “Pati Patni Aur Woh”. He worked as their cameraman for their auditions and casting. In the same year, he also created a partnership with a senior assistant by the name of Falcon Movies. He recalls this as a great learning experience. As a result of this partnership,he could stand on his own feet later. He also mentions an “angelic soul” who helped him purchase a camera to do freelance photography. Most importantly what helped him was his progressive learning, enhanced experience and sincere dedication. This enabled him to open his own production company which has been successful in cine-maximizing luxury weddings, events and commercials. 

Established in 2010, Sumit Productions is a creative film and photography production under Sahni. With this company, Sahni aims to envisage dreams into the reality of frames. The team here focuses on bringing novelty in the domain of photography and videography. There are a few things that makes Sumit Productions stand apart. Firstly, their cinematic work. Secondly, their directional approach in which the theme is meticulously conceptualised before the shoot. Most importantly, they provide instant edited videos and photographs which are played at the event the same day. Sahni remarks that they make sure that every moment is captured perfectly and re-lived at the right time. 

Dose of Inspiration from Sumit Sahni

Sahni’s journey is truly inspiring to anyone who wishes to venture into photography. Without educational support or professional training, he mentions the initial days where he struggled. He neither had his family’s support nor a strong financial background. But, despite that he succesfully overcame all the obstacles. Joseph Radhik is Sahni’s favourite photographer. All his success, he remarks roots from his observations and learning experiences. The factor that drives him forward in this journey is the positive feedback he receives for his work. Emotions have certainly been a significant element in his journey. He believes that every emotion is important and has to be captured at the right moment. 

Sahni believes that every person is talented in a unique manner. He holds passion, however, as the key to success, even for a skilled person. Hard work, persistence and talent are elements he believes bring success to anyone.  His word of advice to all the young dreamers is to never stop learning. He stresses on the importance of learning, adapting and staying focused on our dreams. These, he believes are all that it takes to make our dreams a reality. From doing odd jobs to struggling to buy a camera of his own to Sumit Productions, Sumit Sahni’s success is nothing short of inspiring!

Photographs are the tunnel to a bundle of memories. And not just memories, photographs have their own stories to tell. Photography is not merely a fine skill, but a medium to convey thoughts, capture tales, portray the beauty of expressions and save what our eyes overlook. It is the artform that is exponentially growing with the new generation and the young photographers we are about to introduce to you are proving that photography, too, is an exquisite skill to have.

Today, let us uplift the shutters from the gems of photography, who capture the subtle details of the world around us in photographs. They not only excel in their work but also exhibit the new and different ways in which this world could be perceived as.  

Avani Rai

Avani Rai is a profound photographer based out of Mumbai. She is known for her scenic photographs and has also directed the film, ‘Raghu Rai-An Unframed Portrait’. She has assisted in many short films and has worked in documentaries and fiction films. Her father, Raghu Rai, a photographer himself, was her inspiration. Rai has spent most of her time in Kashmir and some of her best portraits were clicked in Kashmir itself. It is as if her photographs would come to life and convey the untold.

Prarthna Singh

Prarthna Singh is a very talented, young photographer who grew up in Jaipur. Singh’s work in photography highlights the female identity and power in the country. She has also directed films and videos. Her commendable work got her featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wired, The Sunday Guardian and many more globally renowned magazines and journals. Her photographs radiate feminine spirits and strength. She is based out of Mumbai, after returning from New York.

Bharat Sikka

Bharat Sikka is another proficient Indian photographer, who is globally known for his contemporary art photographs. His work is inclined towards Indian history, culture, regionality and masculinity. His projects have also highlighted globalization and societal transformations in the country over time. Sikka brings out the beauty of nature through his photographs and has worked in collaboration with his engineer-father. Bharat is based in India, but has completed studying photography and design from New York. He started practicing photography even before studying in New York.

Rema Chaudhary

Another brilliant Indian Fine Arts and Fashion photographer is Rema Chaudhary. She completed her graduation in photography from Massachusetts and returned to India in 2012. Her photographs bring out the best beauty of nature and is filled with various amazing prospects of the internal and external environment. She has worked with several renowned clients, like Gucci, Nike, Google, Forbes Japan, Times Group are a few to name. She is a known name in the fashion industry of the country and captures innovative portraits. Beauty lies in simplicity and so is the photography style of Rema.