Urban Wildlife Photography
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai
Nayan Khanolkar
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About Urban Wildlife Photography
Urban Wildlife Photography
I specialize in capturing the fascinating relationship between wildlife and urban environments, with particular expertise in photographing leopards in Mumbai's urban landscapes. Using advanced camera trap technology and nighttime photography techniques, I document the authentic behavior of wild animals in city settings.
What Makes This Unique
- Pioneer in urban wildlife photography, focusing on the coexistence of big cats with city environments
- Expert use of camera traps for unobtrusive wildlife documentation
- Integration of cityscapes as dramatic backdrops in wildlife images
Ideal For
Nature enthusiasts, conservation organizations, and publications interested in stories about urban wildlife adaptation and human-animal coexistence.
Additional Details
My work emphasizes conservation messaging and has been recognized through prestigious awards like Wildlife Photographer of the Year. I incorporate cultural elements and work closely with local communities to tell complete stories of urban wildlife.
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.
