Therukoothu is an ancient folk dance art form, almost 2000 years old, which originated in South India. Koothu (as it is widely called) as a form of entertainment reached its peak hundreds of years ago in Tamil Nadu as mentioned in the Sangam texts about the development of iyal (literature), isai (music) and natagam (drama). Going beyond just a means of entertainment, koothu educates…
A lot has changed over the time. But nothing has hampered the celebration spirit of Indian weddings. All the people coming together, the rituals, the blessings – everything about Indian weddings are so exciting. But it all comes with the challenge for the wedding photographer to capture it all, cutting through the chaos. Can technology help to capture this tradition more effectively? This video…
I have a strong inclination towards everything that is culturally Indian. As many of you know I have a special love for Bharatanatyam. I have been wanting to create something unique for a Bharatnatyam dancer because I always felt these Bharatnatyam dancers through their body language and meticulous movements, carry the soul of this 2000-year-old traditional dance. The dancer is generally super flexible, has…
With a little imagination and planning, shooting into the Sun can be so much fun. As someone who rises early every day, fresh mornings are personally my favorite windows of time to photograph. I experiment a lot with the Sun. And in this post, I am going to keep it simple and give you some handy hacks to shoot into the sun. Check it…