Mukul Soman – Life is in the Street

Mukul Soman‘s camera captures some of the most unforgettable images from the street. A Computer science and Visual Effects graduate, he is currently working in the city of San Francisco. He freelances cinematography and photography. Even though he excels at street photography, he thinks his future lies somewhere else. Here we are in a conversation with the man of a few words.

Mukul Soman About | Flickr | Site | Facebook Achievements: Published twice in Daily Dozen of National Geographic. Won twice at Photo of the Month of Epson Fotoflock. Technique: Street Photography (Professional)

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Phalgun P – Believer of Candid Emotions

Bold, beautiful and candid. Those terms define the works of the Bangalore based wedding photographer, Phalgun P.

Phalgun P Flickr | Site | Facebook Special Mention: Owner of CuspConcepts.com Technique: Wedding Photography (Professional)

What hooked my attention to the pictures were the warmth and the love that his photos conveyed. Such effort is unseen in the Indian wedding scenario. This prompted me to reach out to him to have a chit chat about his style and passion.

A lover of candid expressions, Phalgun allows his clients to choose the pictures that decorate his studio walls at CuspConcepts.

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Neeraj Menon and Soumya Jain — Mnmlstc pstrs

Minimalistic Posters

Let us play a game. Can you identify the movies from the following minimalistic posters?

Hint: This is a 2001 animated Hollywood movie that was a huge hit at the time

Hint: This is a 2010 Hindi movie that received critical acclaim

Hint: This 1984 Hollywood movie enjoys a cult status across the world.

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Enjo Mathew — Soulful Photography

I am intrigued by the surreal works of Enjo Mathew. Even though predominantly melancholic, every moment I spend looking at them makes me light and peaceful at heart. Being a busy-body by birth, the effect of his works on me is profound.

Enjo Mathew Gallery | Site | Contact Achievement: Published works in 1x.com Technique: Visual Art (Amateur)

A rare mix of photographic talent and surreal editing skills have made Enjo a promising prodigy in the field of visual art. This talk with him tries to get a peek into his methods, style and passion.
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Himanshu Khagta – On A Journey to Discover Reality

What prompts the birth of a travel photographer? For Himanshu Khagta, it is the mountains of Shimla (Himachal Pradesh, India).

Himanshu Khagta Bio | Site | Facebook| Twitter | Contact  Special Mention:Contributor in Femina, The International Herald Tribune and The New York Times Technique: Travel (Professional)

The sheer richness of colors in Himanshu’s clicks attracted me. All of the images showcase the true, incredible India. Today we are in conversation with Himanshu Khagta to understand his passion and style of photography.

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Say ‘Cheese!’

18 March 2011, CheeseCare

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(Back Row; From L to R) Swati Hota, Sujith Somasundaran, AnasKA, Soumya Jain, Kamal
(Front Row; From L to R) Samuel Chaomai, Deepak Khetan

Nidhin G Poothully – Fascinated by Wilderness

The photo (above) called “What Treepie told Barbet” shows the caliber of the wild life photographer – Nidhin G Poothully.

Nidhin G Poothully Bio | Site | Flickr | Twitter | Contact Special Mention: One of the founders of the site MyTripGuide Technique: Wildlife (Professional)

Nidhin, a web developer by profession, is a passionate wild life photographer. He excels in painting and clay modeling. A firm believer of mother nature, he has spent years in the jungle trying to portray the beauty of nature and its true subjects.

Here we are in conversation with Nidhin to understand his technique and his passion towards nature.

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A dozen sites for Photography Inspiration – Part 1

1. Cambridge In Color

This site should have been named “Photography for dummies”. The tutorials are structured in such a way that even the toughest technology is a breeze to understand.

2. Digital Photography School

DPS ( as it is affectionately called ) is a great site for learning digital photography tips. Whats nice about them is that they have got pros writing articles which are excellent guides for a newbie.

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My Tweets in February, 2011

Star Wars are still waged across the galaxy. The questions is: Can you write your own Star Wars story? Or, can you picturize one?

Advertising

• Lego Star Wars Ad – Make your own story. http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/lego-star-wars-ad.html
• We often talk about the importance of “negative space” in art direction. Well, how’s this for negative space? http://goo.gl/FAhhY

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My Tweets in January, 2011

If you are old and you are involved in a ship wreck, you will be saved first! So says the ad that is trying to spread cancer awareness and the importance of early detection. ‘Live to be old!’

Advertising

• “Live to be old” campaign series from Y&R which is aimed at young people with visions of how they might be one day. http://goo.gl/seFfY
• Settee or sofa everywhere! “See the world differently” – Brilliant ads from M&C Saatchi, Auckland. http://goo.gl/5ONqK

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