ABOUT MY PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography has been more than just a hobby for me—it’s a journey that started in my childhood, sparked by my dad. He wasn’t a professional photographer, but he had a Kodak reel-based camera, and every so often, he’d bring it out to capture moments. Life, of course, took its turns. Marriage, kids, and responsibilities meant that his camera spent more time tucked away than in his hands. But even then, I found myself fascinated by the idea of looking at the world through a lens.

 

When I got my hands on my first camera—a Japanese Yashica film camera—everything changed. Unlike today’s digital cameras, it came with its own constraints. You had only 36 frames to work with, and every click counted. There was no preview screen to check if the shot was perfect. Instead, there was the thrill of anticipation—waiting to see how the photos turned out after developing the film. I still remember the excitement of holding those prints for the first time, seeing the moments I captured brought to life. It wasn’t instant gratification; it was an experience, a process that made me appreciate each shot.

 

Over time, my passion evolved. I moved from the simplicity of film cameras to the digital world—starting with a Sony Cybershot, exploring the creative freedom of a Canon DSLR, and now returning to my roots with a Japanese brand, using the Sony Alpha series. Every transition taught me something new about photography, and yet, I find myself drawn to a consistent theme: connection.

 

My photography is about bridging worlds—connecting people with nature, and sometimes blending the two into a single frame. Whether it’s the serenity of a lone figure against a sunset, the intimacy of human emotions amidst a bustling forest, or the interplay of light and shadow in a landscape, I aim to tell a story. Through my lens, I try to capture the moments that speak not just to the eye, but to the soul.

 

To me, photography isn’t about taking pictures—it’s about preserving feelings. It’s about framing the fleeting beauty of a moment, so it lives on, not just in memory, but in the hearts of those who see it.