Pankaj Kapkoti Photography

I run Pankaj Kapkoti Photography from my home at House Number 62 in the Bhoothnath area of Indira Nagar. It’s a quiet residential street, which is nice because it’s not as chaotic as the main market. I have one room set aside for my equipment. There are tripods leaning against the walls and boxes of lenses everywhere. I try to keep it organized, but when I'm busy, things tend to pile up on the chairs. I spend a lot of time sitting at my wooden desk, editing photos on my computer until my eyes get tired. Outside, you can hear the kids playing or the neighbors talking. I’ve lived in Indira Nagar for a long time, so I know the area well. Sometimes people just walk up to the door to ask if I can take a quick picture for an ID card or a school form. I usually say yes if I’m around and not in the middle of a big job. My camera bag is always packed and sitting by the door in case I have to head out for a shoot suddenly. The light in this house is pretty good in the morning, so I don't always need to turn on the big studio lights. It’s a small, one-man operation. I do everything myself, from taking the pictures to making sure the prints look okay. It’s a simple life, but I enjoy the process.