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Behind the Lens: My Journey in Wildlife and Conservation

bySaloni TirodkarAvailable onlineStarts from₹2,500 per pet / sessionView full gallery

Welcome to my field office. From trekking through deep forests to documenting the birdlife in my neighborhood, this is where my worlds of photography and animal communication collide.

Me on safari, ready for action with my cameras. I call them my bazookas! This is my happy place, out in the wild, ready to capture a story.

A huge milestone! I am officially a Partner Photographer for Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization. It's an honor to have my work support their mission.

The cover of my book, "Urban Birds of Juhu." This project started during lockdown and grew into a comprehensive field guide to the 121 bird species in my neighborhood.

A quick glimpse from an author meet and greet for my book. It's always fun to connect with fellow bird lovers and share stories.

A photo of me with the Masked Booby I had been hoping to see for a year. The smile on my face says it all!

Another shot from my encounter with the Masked Booby. It was a patient wait, but the connection was worth it.

A final shot of my meeting with the Masked Booby. These are the moments that fuel my passion for wildlife.

About Behind the Lens & In the Field

People often ask how I balance the heavy camera gear with the delicate work of intuitive communication. The truth is, they are two sides of the same coin. My camera captures the physical beauty of the animal, while my communication work allows me to understand the soul behind those eyes. Whether I am tracking a tiger in the wild or helping a pet at home, my mission is always to bridge the gap between us and the animals we share this planet with.

Partner Photographer for Panthera conservation — Approved by the tribe
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Saloni Tirodkar

Available onlineStarts from ₹2,500 per pet / session

I’m Saloni. I spend more time in forest gear than formal wear, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. My life is dedicated to capturing the wild, documenting urban species, and teaching others how to truly listen to the animals around them.

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This was a day I will never forget, 28th February 2015. After retiring from civil service, I finally had the freedom to pursue my passion fully. On a short notice trip to Tadoba, I was blessed with the sight of this tigress and her family of tiny cubs at a waterhole. It is moments like these, witnessing the tender side of our national animal, that I bring to life in my stories.7
During the sacred days of Navratri, I was fortunate to witness this sight of nine pairs of tiger eyes. It instantly reminded me of Maa Durga and her nine divine forms worshipped during the puja. This is a perfect example of how the jungle speaks to our culture, a connection I explore in my writing and talks.
After more than a decade of photographing peacocks, a moment like this is a rare blessing. The sheer power and grace in this display, captured in the heart of Delhi, shows that you do not always need to travel far to witness nature's drama. It is about patience and knowing where to look.
On Mother's Day, this image of a peahen sheltering her peachicks speaks volumes. A mother's love is a universal language, as true in the jungle as it is in our homes. In my work, I often highlight these selfless bonds that are found across all species.

Featured Wildlife Stories and Cultural Documentation

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Vinod GoelAvailable online; Travels across India for speaking engagements
On a wintry day near Jaipur, I witnessed this grim chase. A pack of feral dogs had cornered a Nilgai, India’s largest antelope. This is a difficult but necessary story to tell, highlighting the rising threat that free-ranging dogs pose to our native wildlife, a conflict often overlooked.9
The chase continues. The pack of dogs relentlessly pursues the female Nilgai along the edge of the wetland. Such events are becoming increasingly common at the interface of human settlements and wild spaces.
The Nilgai runs for its life, with the pack of dogs in hot pursuit. The next morning, she was found dead. Precise data on this threat is not clearly realized, but it is huge and rising.
The terrified Nilgai plunges into the water to escape, scattering the waterfowl. The dogs, however, are undeterred and follow her into the wetland.

Conservation Chronicles: Stories from the Wild

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Sunjoy MongaAvailable online; takes projects across India
This is the moment that defines wildlife photography for me. The raw power of a cheetah in full flight, a heartbeat frozen in time. Capturing this award-winning image after years of practice was a turning point, and it’s this kind of adrenaline-fueled, story-driven moment that I help you prepare for on my expeditions in the Maasai Mara.8
Every time I lead a trip to the Serengeti, this is the dream shot we chase. Two magnificent male lions surveying their kingdom from a kopje, bathed in the golden light of dawn. It’s a real-life Lion King moment, and witnessing it unfold is pure magic that never gets old.
In the vast, silent expanse of the Arctic, I captured this polar bear against the dark rock, its form illuminated by a sliver of light. This image is more than a photograph; it’s a story of solitude and survival, showcasing the artistic possibilities that emerge when we work with dramatic light in extreme environments.
This is Craig, a true giant of Amboseli and a creature I feel a deep connection with. His tusks, so long they almost scrape the earth, tell a story of a long life lived against the odds. On my Kenyan safaris, we don't just see elephants; we learn to appreciate the presence of these timeless, majestic individuals.

Wildlife Photography Expeditions and Guided Photo Tours

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Deepak ShankarGlobal wildlife expeditions; Studio in Banashankari, Bengaluru
This leopard, walking on the edge of Mumbai, represents the core of my work: documenting the complex reality of human-animal coexistence. Capturing this moment required months of tracking and planning a remote camera setup to photograph the cat against the city lights, telling a story of shared spaces in a single frame.4
A tigress and her four cubs pause for a drink at a forest waterhole. This image was captured at night using a carefully placed camera trap with multiple flashes, creating a studio-like portrait that reveals an intimate family moment rarely seen in the wild. It showcases the patience and technical precision needed for impactful wildlife photography.
My work is rooted in years of fieldwork, patiently observing and understanding the subjects I photograph. Here, I am in my element, deep within a forest habitat, searching for the perfect angle and light to tell an authentic story about the natural world.
I am honored to take my stories from the field to international stages like WildPhotos. In my talks, I share the real-life challenges and successes of conservation photography, aiming to educate and inspire audiences about the wildlife living right in our backyards.

Featured Urban Wildlife Photography and Conservation Stories

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Nayan KhanolkarAvailable online and for in-person events across India
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Lalith’s Featured Wildlife Photography Collection

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LalithOutdoor shoots across Bengaluru
Grace in every step, power in every stride. This magnificent tiger from Panna Tiger Reserve embodies the raw spirit of the Indian jungle, captured in a moment of direct, soulful connection.8
A moment of pure trust and playfulness in the African savannah. This leopard cub takes a ride on its mother's back, a rare and intimate glimpse into the family life of these elusive big cats.
A breathtaking display of nature's artistry. An Indian Peafowl performs its courtship dance down a lush forest corridor, its plumage a vibrant spectacle against the green canopy.
A flash of iridescent blue and green, this White-necked Jacobin hummingbird is captured mid-flight in the Costa Rican rainforest. Photographing these birds requires immense speed and precision, freezing a moment that is usually a blur to the human eye.

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Mahesh ReddyShips across India; Visit studio in Koramangala, Bengaluru

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