Freelance Photographer

Down here in Muvattupuzha, things move at their own pace. I’m based near the Government Model HSS Road, which is a spot most people in this part of Ernakulam know well. Being a photographer in Kerala means you’re always dealing with the light and the weather. One minute it’s bright sun, and the next, everything is soaked in rain. My house, Sreehari, is where I keep all my gear and do most of my editing. I’ve been carrying a camera around since I was a teenager, and eventually, people started paying me to take pictures for them. It’s mostly weddings, local events, or just family portraits when someone wants a nice memory. I don’t have a big studio with fancy lights and backdrops. I prefer being out in the field, using whatever light is available. The road near the school gets quite loud when the kids are leaving, but otherwise, it’s a decent place to live and work. I spend a lot of time traveling around the district to different venues. Sometimes I’m up early for a sunrise shoot, and other times I’m coming back late from a function. It’s tiring work, especially carrying heavy bags of lenses, but I enjoy seeing the final prints. My desk is usually a mess of memory cards and charging cables, but I know where everything is. It is a simple life and I like the independence it gives me.