“Taking an Image, Freezing a Moment."- Mayank Handa

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1. Tell us about your background and journey.

If I trace back myself in the spectrum of photography I have been clicking pictures since my Graduation days. I quit my job, In the beginning, I was into travel photography but now I have my hands at wedding photography as well.



2. How and when did you realize your passion for photography? 

To be precise there was not any occurrence of a life-changing event to switch me to photography. The craze for photography has gradually bloomed in me. Back in graduation days, I used to have a Sony Cyber-shot camera, then it used to be my companion on travels. Later I got myself a DSLR, it then became the peep to the creativity. Now it’s my bread and butter. So, I would say I liked it and eventually things started to fall in place.


3. What are some tips you would like to share with amateur photographers?

As per me, for amateur photographers, Patience is one of the greatest components in any form of art, so to get utmost creativity out of your skills, one has to hold onto it real tight.

Learn to work with your gears, lights, genres as much as you can.

Keep yourself motivated, develop tolerance against criticism, and always work with your entire caliber.

Don’t let social media influence affect you, look out for real photographers and content, trust me the number of followers does not determine your skills.


4. What are the important skills one should have to be a successful photographer? 

As a successful photographer, one must have the depth to experiment. Experimenting with genres creates huge content and adds to the experience. Plus it is very important for a successful photographer that his content should reach a greater audience. Being able to reach a wider area with fresh content is the real game.

Patience is always required at all stages of photography, for the work to be Top work.


5. What are the various opportunities available for aspiring photographers?

I strongly believe that opportunities will always make their way to talent. If you are talented and understand that there is no substitute for hard work, the thing will always be top-notch.

Commercial photography such as a wedding, fashion, portfolio, ad shoots, etc can help you make good money.

Travel and wildlife photography is a game of patience and wait; it takes time to get recognition and acclamation. It also requires great input of skills. It has to be a work of pure creativity. Likewise, there is also good scope in landscape and street photography.



6. Which is your favorite book and why?

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne is one of my favorite and go-to book. It encourages us to get into a better frame of mind to maintain motivation to pursue goals It has encouraged me to visualize my goals. It points out that it's not always a straight line between where I am and where I want to go, and we can't always detect when things will turn around, but perseverance and a belief in oneself is key. I am a believer in the Law of Attraction. the book provides examples of how it's worked in the lives of various people, making it an interesting and informative read. 

- Mayank Handa, Photographer

-Interviewed by Shilpy Sharan