Sumanth Kumar Photography

I am Sumanth Kumar and I do photography here in Chennai. It isn't a big agency or anything, just me and occasionally some help when a job is too large for one person. I spend a lot of my time traveling around the city to different venues, from wedding halls to small apartments for portraits. Chennai is a great place for photos, but the humidity can be a real pain for the gear. I usually have a few bags of cameras and lenses sitting in the corner of my room ready to go. My days are either spent out on a shoot or sitting in front of a computer for hours editing pictures. It’s a lot of work that people don't see, like color correcting and making sure everyone looks okay in the shots. I don't have a big fancy studio with a receptionist. Most people just call me up or message me to talk about what they need. Sometimes I’m working late into the night to meet a deadline for a client. It is a one-man show for the most part, so I handle everything from the actual photography to the billing. I’ve lived in Tamil Nadu all my life and I know the best spots for a good backdrop, even if the traffic makes getting there a struggle. It’s just about capturing moments and trying to do a decent job for the people who hire me.