Event & Documentary Photography Portfolio

A Bharatanatyam dancer strikes a powerful pose on stage, her vibrant costume caught in the dramatic stage lighting. I focus on freezing these peak moments of expression and movement during live classical dance performances.

Under the cover of night at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, funeral pyres burn brightly against the dark waters of the Ganges. My approach to documenting these sacred rites is quiet and respectful, focusing on the atmospheric reality of the scene.

A close-up portrait of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during a teaching session in Bodh Gaya. Capturing such moments requires anticipation and discretion, ensuring the sanctity of the event is maintained while documenting its key figures.

In the crowded lanes of Varanasi during a festival, a performer breathes fire, lighting up the faces of the surrounding devotees. This shot showcases my ability to immerse myself in chaotic environments to capture high-energy cultural events.

A Bharatanatyam dancer performs outdoors, with a historic tomb in the background and a peacock observing nearby. This demonstrates my work in artistic performance photography, blending cultural art forms with natural and architectural beauty.

A monk carefully lights a row of butter lamps at the Mahabodhi Temple. This image highlights my focus on the small, intimate details and quiet acts of devotion that are often the most powerful parts of a spiritual ceremony.

A wide, black and white photograph of the scene at Manikarnika Ghat, where a sacred cow stands overlooking the funerary proceedings by the river. This photojournalistic style captures the timeless, layered reality of life and death in Kashi.