Mega Muse

Never thought (tiny) people-watching from my window seat would be this fun 💺👀 had a couple of hours to spare during a layover, and I have new-found fascination and respect for the airport ground staff 🙌🏻

When you see beauty everywhere, it's hard to not want to capture it. I've been enjoying going on walks, really taking time to notice the little things, finding frames that bring me joy and stealing moments that feel evocative and meditative.

Which frame feels most "you"?

[Nature photography, slow morning photo walks, Meditative Photography Workshop, Bangalore, Shot on Google Pixel]

The most peaceful boat ride ever. Taking in the magnificent views of the limestone karsts (mountains) and lush rice paddy fields — it all felt like a slowburn dream.
P.S.: it was such an interesting sight watching the Vietnamese locals row the boat with their feet so effortlessly; everyday is leg day for 'em :o

📍 Tam Côc, Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Kashmir had been on my list for quite a while and the way that I got to immerse myself and experience their day-to-day was quite profound. I had the privilege of shooting two stellar properties in Srinagar and here are some of my favourite stills.

We started our day jumping into the shikaras to catch the sunrise and experience the flower market. The locals come with the most fresh veggies and herbs, barter them with each other, and sell the rest. The flowers there were some of the most vibrant I've ever seen, and the personality of some of these boatmen selling you Kahwa tea or Palak would hands down beat any rich salesman. It felt like we interrupted a proper get-together, in the midst of a lake as they chatted and charmed us as we passed by.

Watching the sun glimmer across the Dal lake and reflect on the house boat walls, as I sipped on one-too many Kahwa's made me feel a sense of pure, aesthetically pleasing joy that was indescribable. The beautiful crispy cold weather was balanced with the real warmth of Kashmiri's and I can't wait to share more from this journey.

Which shot is your favourite?

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[Travel photographer, creative director, Kashmir, Srinagar, photographing daily life and culture of India, still photography, portraits, landscape and nature shots, hospitality, best hotels of India, Sukoon houseboat experience, Dal lake, India Tourism]

I find myself hunting for some of the work I've done in the past when it comes up in conversation and disappointed by how I didn't post about it. My work almost always makes it on the clients' pages, and is old news in my head a little too soon.

Here's a series from years ago — YUUNA, by , a collection of pearl gold-plated jewellery inspired by the moon. I remember feeling so aligned with this project and flowed with what I'd like to call "experimental minimalism".

Which shot is your favourite? I can't pick. x

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