Nayan Khanolkar
I am a wildlife photographer and conservation storyteller focused on urban big cats. Through patient, ethical photography and real field experience, I document human-animal coexistence to educate and promote conservation.
Conservation Storytelling & Visual Advocacy
Available across India
I create photo stories that show how people and wildlife share space in cities, using long-term fieldwork and local collaborations to help conservation.
Photography Education & Speaking Engagements
Available across India
I teach urban wildlife photography and share real field stories from Mumbai, focusing on how animals and people live together, and I give practical feedback to help new photographers improve.
Wildlife & Conservation Photography
Available across India
I document how wild animals like leopards and flamingos live alongside people in cities, using long-term photo stories, camera traps, and drones to show real behavior and help conservation.
Meet your expert
Nayan Khanolkar
79 connects in last 3 months
My Story
So, I’m Nayan. Never had any formal training in photography - just picked up my camera and went out. Biology teacher by day, wildlife stalker by night, you could say. Fifteen years chasing Indian wildlife, but leopards in Mumbai? That’s where my heart landed. Saw Luna in Aarey, and she changed everything. Imagine, a big cat sharing city space with us! That’s the story I want to show: the wild isn’t far, it’s right here, sneaking through our city nights.
My Work
Wildlife Photography & Conservation Stories - I take up wildlife photography assignments, create conservation photo stories and offer talks, all grounded in real field experience.
Urban Big Cats Focus - Most of my work is about documenting Mumbai leopards, showing their lives right at the city’s edge. Urban leopard photography is my thing.
Ethical, Patient Approach - Camera traps, lots of waiting, and careful watching. I never disturb the animals - I let their stories unfold naturally.
Storytelling Through Images - I don’t just click photos. I build wildlife coexistence stories that make you see animals and humans together, differently.