Delhi Contemporary Art Week, 2023
Having been to Delhi Contemporary Art week a few times previously, in 2019 and 2021, I was looking forward to being able to do that this year as well for…
“The Heart of The Matter” by Srishti Rana Menon at Nature Morte
My friend Aditi of PureGhee Designs invited me to join her for a conversation between David Abraham and Srishti Rana Menon at Nature Morte last week. ( At Nature Morte…
When My Art Goes Home : Gathered, 2023, SOLD
When I recently listed Gathered as available to acquire on my online store, I did not expect the piece to be acquired so quickly and that too by someone I…
Portraits of Ms. Priya Paul for The House of Angadi’s National Handloom Day Campaign
For my latest photography assignment, I had the privilege of photographing Ms. Priya Paul. For National Handloom Day, 2023, Ms. Paul is wearing a satin brocade handloom saree by Label…
Pernod Ricard India’s Le Cercle #ATimelessTryst at IFBE Mumbai #EyesForLuxury
Le Cercle was launched by Pernod Ricard in November 2022. At IFBE ( Ice Factory, Ballard Estate ), this was the second in a series of experiences that the brand…
Banjara Village Retreat, Sojha, Himachal Pradesh, May 2023 #NAINAxBanjaraExperiences
Welcome to the serene destination of Sojha, the final stop in our beautiful #NAINAxBanjaraExperiences circuit. It’s also spelled as “Shoja”, so don’t get confised when you see either spelling on-ground…
“Chiaroscuro”, 8×12 Inches Acrylics Sculpture on Canvas #KhaosPhilos
I created this piece for the 8th Anniversary of a dear friend who is an entrepreneur and runs a brand called Chiaroscuro. The dictionary meaning of the word “chiaroscuro” is :…
Tethys Himalayan Den, Chicham, Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, May 2023 #NAINAxBanjaraExperiences
Unlike last time, being driven from Gurgaon to Manali to Chicham, we drove from Sangla to Chicham. It was a new route that I had not seen previously and it…
Chiaroscuro Bags’ 8th Birthday Open Studio
No doubt that Chiaroscuro has been one of my favourite leather bag brands since I’ve known about them, which is from pretty much when they started in 2015. Their studio…
Banjara Valley Retreat, Sangla, Himachal Pradesh, May 2023 #NAINAxBanjaraExperiences
The highlight of Sangla Valley for me, was Baspa river flowing right next to the Banjara Valley Retreat. We could walk down a flight of stairs and there it was!…
Shaya Earrings and a Saree
“You don’t wear sarees do you?” I don’t but that doesn’t mean that I DON’T. I’m a photographer. I’ll do anything for making a picture. 🤌 I was forced to…
Sexy Snow-Covered Mountains. Sangla Valley, Himachal Pradesh
No matter how many snow-covered mountains I’ve seen or photographed, I’m always photographing and enjoying new ones or even old ones that I see in different seasons or different times…
So Much of Human Life is Wasted Waiting
Waiting for the right person. Waiting for the moment of inspiration. Waiting for the right time to say or do something. Waiting for someone to recognize your worth. Waiting for…
Vadehra Art Gallery, May-June 2023, Time of the Line and On Purpose Group Shows
Vadehra Art Gallery is at D-40 (the Modern Gallery space) and D-53 (the contemporary Gallery space) at Defence Colony in New Delhi. Each has a separate ongoing group show :…
Banjara Orchard Retreat, Thanedar, Himachal Pradesh, May 2023 #NAINAxBanjaraExperiences
A holiday in the hills is an antidote for city life for a lot of us. I’m not a huge fan of the meandering and mostly broken hill roads –…
“Thanedar Apple”, photographed in May 2023. Fine-art print.
This photograph was taken in Thanedar, Himachal Pradesh. Thanedar is known for being the origin point of India’s first apple sapling. Captured in the month of May, the image is…
Photographing Yourself
Teach yourself to photograph yourself. It’s one of those things that I, personally, find exhilarating. Basically, all you need, in addition to the camera device, is a remote & a…
Smartphone Photography : How I Shoot Edit Share
One simple and basic rule to follow, if you want to make nice photographs : pretend it is a client assignment. If you’ve never photographed for a client, I understand…
Planning A Road Trip through Himachal Pradesh with Banjara Experiences #NAINAxBanjaraExperiences
I was first acquainted with Banjara Experiences back in 2021 when I visited and stayed at Tethys Himalayan DEN at Chicham. Since then, I’ve chatted briefly with Rajesh and Mohit…
Re-Use the same piece of Visual Content across Social Media Platforms by Re-Framing the Caption
One of the frequently asked questions during my GoalKyaHai online brand building workshops and my GoalKyaHai business consultation sessions is : “Which social media platform should I focus on?” My…
A Day at Mrs. Jyotika Jhalani’s Janavi India with Ms. Valentina Collado, Editor & Fashion Director of Vogue Mexico & Latin America
The day started with welcoming Ms. Valentina Collado and her sibling Ms. Renata Collado at the Janavi India office, workshop and factory in Noida, India. For me, personally, even though…
The launch of LeCercle by Pernod Ricard India #EyesForLuxury
November 2022 saw the launch of LeCercle by Pernod Ricard India at the 38 Manhattan Penthouse at St. Regis in Mumbai. LeCercle India is Pernod Ricard’s global, direct-to-VIP members-only club…
AI Denoise in Adobe Lightroom #NAINAxADOBE
I have shared high-than-usual-resolution images on this blog post, to showcase the detailed difference between the before and after of using the new AI Denoise on a RAW image. It…
Amar Sagar, Jaisalmer #EyesForRajasthan
Amar Sagar is a small man-made lake next to the Amar Singh Palace in Jaisalmer. There wasn’t a drop of water in said lake, in the month of February 2023.…