Since 2008 my first trip to India took me from chaotic metropolitan landscapes to the majestic Himalayas, from the long beaches of Karnataka to the sacred river of the Ganges. For many reason, was a clash of cultures between the hustle and bustle of metropolitan city life and the most conservative communities of the peripheral regions.This country has a millennial charm so difficult to tell in words that I tried to translate that experience into essential images
You need to preparing well in advance your photographic trip to India. Indeed the biggest democracy in the world can be dirty, chaotic,intoxicating, crazy, exasperating, wonderful, squalid, beautiful, overwhelming, and fantastic. Therefore India is all these things, and more. In some post I try to explain How can you prepare for this great photographic adventure.
Sometimes things don’t always go as planned, especially in your first trip to India. The weather might become horrible, the location you wanted to shoot could be under construction, or the light during the time you wanted to photography something might be flat and boring. So, you really have to be flexible and with time. You have to make decisions to chance your shoot plan based on how things are going. Be flexible and creative in your shoot plan, and getting more info as you can.
Favorite Photography Book on India There is no better way to learn to photograph than by doing it by the best. Today it is possible to access many books of great photographers who are an infinite and free source of learning and inspiration.They have in common the Subject, the great country of India and his … Read more
The Humayun’s Tomb was built in 1570 and was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. So it was a particular cultural significance as It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal. Photograph Humayun’s Tomb My favorite monument in Delhi is the Humayun’s Tomb that was the inspiration for … Read more
Photograph Fatehpur Sikri Fatehpur Sikri is overshadowed by the nearby Agra fort and the most famous Taj Mahal. Which is too bad because it is one of the great attractions in India in its own right. Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years and was built during the second … Read more
From the Heritage Inscription: The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal with construction starting in 1632 AD … Read more
Pushkar is perhaps one of the most revered Hindu sites in the world, having one of the few Brahma temples in the world. Surrounded by the Aravalli mountain range, it is a stunning getaway for nature lovers interested in a sneak peek in Hinduism, although is not big and chaotic like Varanasi.The village was born … Read more
