Awards, Recognitions, and Our Creative Journey
Awards and features are lovely, but for us, they act as a gentle nod that we are on the right path. Here are a few milestones where our love for storytelling has been recognized.
I am incredibly grateful that my image, "Bring Home the Harvest," was shortlisted in the World Food Photography Awards 2025. This photo of a farmer harvesting mangoes in Konkan is a story of hard work and tradition.
My photo, "Food in the Field," was also shortlisted in the World Food Photography Awards. This image of a herd of goats, with one looking directly at the camera, tells a story of its own, and I'm honored it was recognized.
The third of my images to be shortlisted, "Cream of the Crop," features sunflowers in a field, captured with a dreamy, ethereal light. It’s moments like these that remind me why I love what I do.
A proud and happy moment for me and my family, seeing my photography journey featured in the Malayala Manorama newspaper. My son's excitement seeing my photo in print was priceless.
I was honored to be featured in the women's edition of Jaytrade Times magazine. It's a privilege to have my story shared alongside so many inspiring women and to have a platform to talk about my passion.
A wonderful experience being part of the Fujifilm family at "The X Factor" event. It was inspiring to meet so many incredible photographers and be part of such a vibrant creative community.
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Being shortlisted for the World Food Photography Awards 2025 was a surreal moment for us. It wasn't about the status; it was a quiet validation that our pursuit of the "extraordinary in the ordinary"—whether it’s capturing a farmer harvesting mangoes in Konkan or the way light hits a field of sunflowers—resonates with the wider world. These recognitions fuel the meticulous, slow work we put into every brand story we capture.
While we don't shoot for awards, having our work recognized helps us connect with brands that truly value narrative-driven content. The shortlisting of our images—"Bring Home the Harvest," "Food in the Field," and "Cream of the Crop"—in the World Food Photography Awards 2025 was a highlight of our journey. These shots weren't staged; they were about being present, observing, and waiting for the right moment.
Beyond global platforms, it means the world to have our story featured in publications like Malayala Manorama and Jaytrade Times. Seeing our work in print and sharing our perspective on product photography with our community is a reminder of why we started this. It also helps local businesses in Kerala and Pune understand that we aren't just taking photos; we are building visual archives for their heritage and hard work.
We are also grateful to be part of the Fujifilm X community. Being present at events like "The X Factor" allows us to learn, share, and stay inspired. Photography is a constant learning process, and every award or feature is just a marker on a long, beautiful road of growth. If you are looking for a photography partner who prioritizes the raw story over just selling a product, we are here to help you find your visual voice.
Nayana
We are 9A Pixels—Nayana and my team of two. We’re just three women with cameras, based between the greenery of Kochi and the busy streets of Pune, chasing that moody, cinematic light. We don't just shoot products; we look for the soul in everything from sizzling pans to farm harvests.
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