Find your style and one that is sustainable for you. By this I mean, Find Your Own Voice Which Separates You From Others. When you do find it, make sure you’re able to pursue it. There’s no point in having a particular style like street photography if you live in the countryside.
1. Tell us about your background and journey.
I was a traveller and explorer well before I was a photographer. I have always been curious about our world and the people who live in it.
I worked in the drinks industry in a marketing role for various companies like Red Bull, Pernod Ricard before leaving my career to focus on my own online e-commerce business, which I’ve since pivoted into media creation.
2. How and when did you realize your passion for photography?
My love for photography started when I was in school and my interest never really faded. It was only until I started working for myself did I find the time to spend on it. From there, it has blossomed into a new career and really, my life calling.
3. What are some tips you would like to share with amateur photographers?
Be a student of photography always. Always be searching and testing new skills. Shoot often and enjoy it!
4. What are the important skills one should have to be a successful photographer?
Find your style and one that is sustainable for you. By this I mean, Find Your Own Voice Which Separates You From Others.
When you do find it, make sure you’re able to pursue it. There’s no point in having a particular style like street photography if you live in the countryside.
5. What are various opportunities available for aspiring photographers?
There’s never been a better time to find opportunities as a photographer. Finding like-minded people is a great starting point.
But there are so many resources that are mostly freely available to start your photography journey also.
6. Which is your favourite book and why?
Rarely, do I have favourites for most things in life. I’m often asked where my favourite place in the world is - which I really can’t answer. Each place, just like books or music have their own spaces and channels.
I like many different places around the world for different reasons and it’s the same with books as well.
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Interviewed by - Bhavana N
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