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Candid Landscape and Travel Photography Journeys

byManya UpadhyayTravels for documentary projects across IndiaStarts from₹2,500 per bundle of 5 imagesView full gallery

I do not stage my shots or force poses. Whether it is a mountain pass or a quiet morning in the valley, I capture the journey exactly as it happens.

An early morning in the Kashmir valley. A shepherd guides his flock through the misty fields, a simple, timeless scene that captures the serene beauty of rural landscape photography.

A wider perspective of the Kashmiri landscape, showing the relationship between the pastoral life and the homes nestled near the fields.

A slightly different composition of the shepherd and his flock, emphasizing the morning haze and the vastness of the valley.

A video capturing the feeling of driving on a winding road through a foggy, pine-covered mountain pass. This is the kind of moody atmosphere I love to document.

The view from my Royal Enfield Himalayan on an open highway. For me, the journey itself is the destination, and biking is a core part of my travel philosophy.

A video from my window seat on a SpiceJet flight, showing the wing cutting through the air with the majestic Himalayas in the background. Travel provides a change in perspective, literally.

About Landscapes & Journeys

My landscape photography is about capturing the raw vibe of a place, not just the postcard view. I do not use artificial lighting or staged posing, because I want to show you the mist in the valley, the dust on the road, and the real atmosphere of the mountains. This is documentary-style work, meaning what you see in my gallery is exactly how I shoot.

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Manya Upadhyay

Travels for documentary projects across IndiaStarts from ₹2,500 per bundle of 5 images

I am Manya. I live in Delhi, but my heart is usually somewhere else on two wheels. I do not do staged shots, I just capture the world as I see it while I am traveling.

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A sadhu rests on the steps of the ghats in Varanasi, his vibrant orange robes contrasting with the weathered stairs. This image captures a moment of peaceful solitude, a common sight in a city that is constantly moving yet full of stillness.6
On a boat in the Ganges, I captured this moment of three men, their backs to the camera, with one looking directly at me. The tilak on his forehead and the yellow shawls tell a story of faith and tradition against the calm waters of Varanasi.
An elderly woman sits peacefully on the steps of her porch in a Himachali village. The simple, rustic architecture and the clear blue sky in the background frame a portrait of contentment and a life connected to the mountains.
I met this little girl on a roadside in the hills of Himachal. Her traditional clothing and curious, innocent expression tell a story of childhood in the mountains, a beautiful and simple moment from my travels.

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Wildtramp PhotographyShoots across Delhi NCR; Travels pan-India for projects
The raw, untamed beauty of Spiti Valley. I used my iPhone for this shot to capture the dramatic contrast between the bright blue river carving its path through the cold, desolate mountain landscape.10
A quiet shikara ride on the waters of Kashmir, with the majestic, snow-covered Pir Panjal range watching over. This is the kind of peace I seek to capture, a moment of pure serenity where nature does all the talking.
The deep green valleys of Uttarakhand under a blanket of dramatic, moody clouds. This shot, taken on my iPhone, shows that the most powerful landscapes don't always need bright sunshine; sometimes the story is in the storm.
The last rays of the setting sun kiss a single peak in Ranikhet, turning it a fiery red. This fleeting moment, captured with my Canon 80D, shows the dramatic, painterly light the mountains offer.

Himalayan Vistas: Mountain Landscape Photography

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Santosh RoyAvailable for destination shoots across Delhi NCR and pan-India
A candid portrait of an elderly woman selling hats at a market in Goa. Her expressive face tells a story of a life lived by the sea, captured using my OPPO phone's portrait mode.12
A woman in a vibrant yellow outfit looks out over the sea from the walls of a fort in Goa. This shot captures a moment of quiet contemplation and the feeling of wanderlust.
A candid shot of me looking out over the stunning Phi Phi Islands in Thailand. This is the kind of moment I live for, blending travel with a sense of personal style.
A back-facing shot on a beach in Thailand, showcasing a cool graphic tee against the backdrop of the ocean. It's about capturing the vibe of a place through fashion and mood.

Candid Travel Portraits and Lifestyle Photography

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AbhishekAvailable for travel & aerial shoots in Kanpur, Delhi NCR, and across India
A ground-level photograph of the Naga Sadhus at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. This is not an aerial shot, but a close, respectful portrait of their procession, capturing the intensity and spiritual power of these ascetics.7
A diptych from the Vittal Birdev Yatra in Pattan Kodoli, Maharashtra. The top frame shows a woman watching the festivities, while the bottom shows the energy of the drummers in a cloud of yellow turmeric powder.
More scenes from the vibrant Vittal Birdev Yatra. This festival is a celebration of faith where everything is covered in yellow, and these ground-level shots capture the raw energy and devotion of the participants.

Documentary Photography and Travel Stories

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MokshShoots across Delhi NCR; Travels across India for projects
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The famous houseboats of Srinagar, Kashmir, on a misty morning. I hope to return to this beautiful destination in a different season to capture another perspective.
The shikaras and houseboats of Dal Lake in Srinagar, lit up at night. A long exposure captures the motion of the boats and the reflections on the water.

Journeys & Expeditions: Capturing India's Remote Landscapes

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Pratap JBased in Bengaluru; Travels across India
This shot from a bus in Spiti Valley perfectly captures the feeling that the journey is more beautiful than the destination. I use framing and text overlays to add a narrative layer to my travel photography.29
The moody atmosphere of a monsoon in Mussoorie. This image uses the fog and muted colors to create a sense of peace and mystery, a style I love for my mountain films.
A poster-style image from the majestic mountains of Spiti. This shot captures the vast scale of the landscape and the feeling of being a small part of something immense.

Cinematic Himalayan Photography and Travel Films

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Garima BhaskarStudio in Noida; Travels across Delhi NCR and India for shoots

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