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On World Photography Day, I was wondering if I should just pick up my camera (that has been on a break) and go around fo...
20/08/2026

On World Photography Day, I was wondering if I should just pick up my camera (that has been on a break) and go around for some street shots.

The universe had other plans:
I had the opportunity to speak with the Master’s students of Electronic Media at Anna University, Chennai, using my own journey through performing arts and protocol photography to explore how we see, anticipate and respond to moments that cannot be repeated.

I took them through photographs from 2013 to today β€” sharing the stories behind them, what I was thinking when I made them, and what those photographs taught me along the way.

And somewhere between those photographs, I found myself thinking about the girl who started Focal Frames in 2013. She would never, ever have believed where this journey would take her.

Grateful for the opportunity, the curiosity in the room, and this journey. β€οΈπŸ“Έ

Kudos to Mayura Creations for a well organised event!

Years ago, I spent countless weekends walking around Mylapore with a camera in hand.The temple streets, the markets, the...
31/05/2026

Years ago, I spent countless weekends walking around Mylapore with a camera in hand.

The temple streets, the markets, the music season, the festivals, the morning light, the peopleβ€”this neighbourhood taught me some of my earliest lessons in observation and photography.

This weekend, I found myself back in Mylapore, conducting Learning to See at Ranade Library, organised by Mylapore Times.

Standing on the other side of the room and talking about observation, perspective, and storytelling felt surreal at times. It was a reminder of how much of my own photographic journey began here.

Grateful to everyone who joined us over the weekend.

Some places don’t just shape your photographs. They shape the photographer. πŸ“Έ

Most photography workshops begin with cameras.This one began with observation.Grateful to DAV Group of Schools (TNAES), ...
15/05/2026

Most photography workshops begin with cameras.
This one began with observation.

Grateful to DAV Group of Schools (TNAES), Chennai, for having me conduct my first photography workshop at the very place where I once studied. ❀️

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26/02/2026

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This Margazhi, I had the opportunity to work with on a special campaign for , featuring Carnatic musicians at the height of the season.

Conceptualised by ArtSpire, the campaign brought together two disciplines that demand rigour β€” classical music and handwoven silk.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞. 𝐈𝐭 𝐒𝐬 π₯𝐒𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

For years, I have documented Carnatic musicians, kutcheris, and the unspoken codes of the December season. I understand the discipline behind the varnams, the stillness before improvisation, the weight of silk under stage lights. I wasn’t documenting surface beauty; I was asserting cultural depth. I also understand that a saree in this space is not costume β€” it is cultural language.

In this campaign, I wasn’t photographing fashion. I was framing legacy.

When brands seek authenticity within India’s classical ecosystem, the responsibility is not just aesthetic β€” it is cultural. And that is a responsibility I carry with clarity and conviction.

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