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bySantosh RoyAvailable for destination shoots across Delhi NCR and pan-IndiaStarts from₹7,500 per sessionView full gallery

I do not just take pictures. I look for the pulse in a landscape, the stillness in a bird’s flight, and the hidden stories that only reveal themselves at golden hour.

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 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.

A temple stands in silhouette against the morning sun. For me, this is a moment of quiet devotion, where faith and nature meet in a simple, powerful frame. This is a classic golden hour shot that speaks to India's spiritual heart.

An Indian Roller perched against a dramatic sunset sky in Jim Corbett National Park. Capturing wildlife is about patience and being ready for that one perfect moment when the light and the subject align.

The iconic Chinese fishing nets of Kochi, Kerala, silhouetted against a warm sunset. This image captures a timeless tradition and the tranquil beauty of the backwaters, a story of culture meeting the coastline.

The Taj Mahal, a symbol of eternal love, framed through an archway. I wanted to capture not just the monument, but the experience of seeing it, surrounded by others who are also trying to hold onto the moment.

An aerial view of Dubai's glittering cityscape at night, captured from the top of the Burj Khalifa. This video shows the modern, electric energy of a global metropolis, a different kind of landscape altogether.

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.

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I rely on a hybrid approach for these sessions. I carry both my Canon EOS 80D and my iPhone 15 Pro Max, choosing the tool that best fits the mood of the moment. Whether it is the high-contrast drama of a DSLR frame or the raw, spontaneous immediacy of a phone capture, my goal is to document the soul of a place rather than just technical perfection.

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Santosh Roy

Available for destination shoots across Delhi NCR and pan-IndiaStarts from ₹7,500 per session

I am Santosh. I live in Gurugram, but my heart is usually somewhere else—chasing the light in Spiti or watching the sunset over Kerala's backwaters. Photography is how I process the world, and I would love to help you tell your own story, whether it is a quiet moment in nature or a journey through a new city.

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