Sri Goutham Photographer

If you go to Jagtial and look across from the Hdfc Bank, you will find us. We are right near the new bus stand, so there is always a lot of movement. You can hear the buses pulling in and out all day long. It's a loud area, but it brings a lot of different people through our doors. Some are just passing through town and need a quick photo, while others are locals who have known us for years. We set up this shop because it’s a central spot. There is always something happening outside. Inside, it’s a bit quieter once you close the door. We have our backdrops and our lights ready most of the time. Sometimes the power goes out and we just have to wait it out with a cup of chai. It isn't a fancy studio with expensive furniture, just the stuff we need to get the pictures taken and printed. We spend a lot of time looking through the lens or sitting at the desk. We’ve seen the bus stand change over the years, but our spot stays pretty much the same. People come in for wedding photos or just something for their ID cards. We just take the photos and hope people like how they turned out. It’s a simple way to make a living in a busy part of Jagtial. Usually, the coffee from the stall nearby keeps us going through the long afternoons.