31/07/2026
Story of Me
Five years ago, if someone had told me that food photography would become my career, I probably wouldn’t have believed them.
Before this chapter, I spent nearly 10 years in the IT industry as a Business Consultant. It was a career I had worked hard to build, but deep down, I knew I wanted to create something more personal—something that combined creativity, storytelling, and purpose.
It started with nothing more than curiosity, a camera, and a dream that felt much bigger than my circumstances.
The journey wasn’t glamorous. It was filled with long nights, self-doubt, failed shoots, learning everything from scratch, and trying to build a business while raising my little boy. There were moments when I questioned whether I was good enough, whether clients would ever trust me, and whether I was chasing something impossible.
But every challenge became another reason to keep going.
As a single mother, I didn’t have the luxury of waiting for the “perfect time.” I built my business one client, one photo, one mistake, and one lesson at a time. Every shoot taught me something new. Every rejection made me stronger. Every opportunity reminded me why I started.
Today, I don’t just take photos of food—I help brands tell stories, create recipes, style products, and bring ideas to life. What began as a passion has become my profession, my purpose, and the future I’m creating for my son.
This journey has taught me that success isn’t about having the easiest path. It’s about refusing to give up, even when the road feels uncertain.
If my story can inspire just one person to start before they’re ready, to believe in themselves a little more, then every challenge has been worth it.
Dream. Learn. Keep showing up. The rest will follow. ❤️
Submitting this to
Day 3 - a story of silence
By Food Art Project | Mridul Kawatra Mridul Kawatra | Creative Photography and judged by danielle lauren
