Pankaj Surana Photography

Pankaj Surana Photography has been tucked away in Ganesh Colony for quite some time now. I mostly spend my days sorting through digital files or getting the lighting just right for a simple portrait in the small studio space. It isn’t some big fancy setup with a lobby and a bunch of receptionists. It is just me and the equipment I have gathered over the years. People from around the neighborhood usually stop by when they need a quick passport photo or if there is a small family function they want recorded. Ganesh Colony is usually pretty quiet in the afternoons, which helps when I am trying to focus on editing work. I remember when I first moved into this spot, the walls were totally bare and I didn't have half the gear I have now. Today, there are prints hanging everywhere of faces I have seen around the area. Some days are slow and I just sit by the door watching the local traffic go by while I clean my lenses. Other days, I am out with my bags until very late. It involves a lot of carrying heavy cases and making sure batteries are actually charged before I leave. I try to keep things very straightforward with everyone who walks through the door. There is no point in making things complicated. If someone needs a photo, we take it and then I get it printed out. It is just honest work in a familiar place.