Sheikha Intisar AlSabah of Kuwait Kenya-born British photographer Max Vadukul has aced the art of taking an impactful image. After rising to fame through photographing fashion campaigns in the ‘80s, Max Vadukul became a popular fashion photographer in the ’90s. Max’s images are full of secrets that only the photographer and his subjects share—and the… Continue reading These portraits shot by Max Vadukul for his latest book have our complete attention
Nick Sethi fell into photography by way of music; in high school, the second-generation American played unsuccessfully in a few local bands. “I was never any good, but as my friends’ bands started becoming bigger and touring, I started photographing the shows as a way to stay involved,” he says. Learning to capture a feeling… Continue reading Nick Sethi—the Indian-origin photographer on Virgil Abloh’s radar
From being a male-dominated industry, fashion photography has come a long way; female photographers are now occupying gaps in the landscape and filling these with their unique perspectives and personalities. For ELLE India‘s February issue, which celebrates the fabulous and feminist world of Elena Ferrante’s novel, My Brilliant Friend, we worked with four female fashion… Continue reading What it is like being a female fashion photographer in India today
Nemai Ghosh’s tall frame sits somewhat bent with the steel plate in his back, a remaining vestige of the physical toll of having been Satyajit Ray’s shadow from 1969 to 1991, when Ray shot his last frame. Ghosh sustained many falls in his pursuit of the perfect composition and his zeal to protect the camera… Continue reading The photographer who documented Satyajit Ray’s work tirelessly till the very end
The eight iconic photographers from across India capture what freedom means to them in a striking tribute to the magnificent lens man Prabuddha Dasgupta ahead of his sixth death anniversary. A tribute to Prabuddha Dasgupta [Gallery id=”1538″] Styling: Rahul Vijay Hair & Make up: Mitesh Rajani
A young Indian man covers his eyes with his hands. In front of him is a table with a lavish spread that includes turkey roast, fruits and champagne flutes. In contrast with the extravagance is the humble background — a house with a thatched roof, a traditional cot and a goat. This is a photograph that’s… Continue reading Everything that’s wrong with the viral ‘fake food’ photo series
In May 2016, photographer and founder of the Indian Memory Project, Anusha Yadav had just finished a commercial assignment when she began contemplating what to do next. “I wanted to shift my attention to something that would feel more mentally and physically freeing.” That same month, the 42-year-old’s search ended with Impersonations — an ongoing… Continue reading Anusha Yadav’s recent photography series is about the art of self-exploration
By now, we know better than to simply reduce Pakistan to a hostile state that harbours terrorists and seriously stylish women. We keep hearing of a highly talented art community, a flourishing fashion scene and hundreds of inspiring women working towards empowerment, and some of them create disruptive content on Instagram while they’re at it. This… Continue reading 12 cool Pakistani women to follow on Instagram
Tamil Nadu’s water woes, underground cultures and social networking for photographers are some of the subjects headlining the inaugural Chennai Photo Biennale this month. The festival organised by Goethe-Institut and Travelling Lens, a Chennai-based photo collective, is taking the art form across the city – exhibition venues range from public parks to metro stations. Here’s what to… Continue reading Don’t miss the Chennai Photo Biennale
