Before I start writing anything else in Prakhar Photography blog, I would love to tell readers why I decided to become a photographer in the first place? I personally think that being a professional photographer is just an awesome thing and there are thousands of reasons why I decided to jump in this field. I came across many people who said that Dilip, career in photography is an overrun path and you might want to try something else but I was very much interested in capturing memory that I can have forever.
It all started when I was a child and used to travel a lot with my parents across the country. We used to spend lot of time interstate where I had a chance to document our adventure. My passion for photography really changed the way I see things around me. Most of the times I completely lose myself in shooting and stress or worries would just disappear!
I personally prefer telling stories and I think that photography is a great story telling medium. Initially I started working on assignments for some big names around Gujarat but I felt that what if I combine professional wedding photography with excellent customer service? Well, thats when Prakhar Photography formed! I am motivated by own creativity and love people, a lot (even the un-lovely ones :) ) I don’t mind working all-night long events and thankless hours. Only thing I need most when I shoot event is my own camera and pair of comfy shoes! I have invested a lot not only in photography equipments but also educating myself and that includes photography workshops with some big names across the world as well as how to run effective business, develop marketing plans, maintain accounts etc. etc.
People around me think that photography career has various travelling opportunities to take nice pictures and lets you make ton loads of money - wrong :) . My usual day involves running a business where I post process images, videos, maintain accounts, taxes, manage procurement, communicate with clients, manage sales, social media accounts etc. and I love it all but definitely there is lot more than pressing click button on a camera.
Moreover, I also love tech stuff. Career in photography allows me to use very sophisticated gadgets. In addition to investing in people, I don’t mind investing in latest equipments and software suits available in market. I never get bored learning how to use new equipments or techniques to best use lights around me.
There is always something to learn in this field - from your own work and from people around you. It has been so great working as a pro photographer and specially wedding photographer. In last 12 years, I had an opportunity to capture events all over india and would welcome if you guys have any suggestion about my pictures or the way I work! Keep in touch :)
Dilip
It all started when I was a child and used to travel a lot with my parents across the country. We used to spend lot of time interstate where I had a chance to document our adventure. My passion for photography really changed the way I see things around me. Most of the times I completely lose myself in shooting and stress or worries would just disappear!
I personally prefer telling stories and I think that photography is a great story telling medium. Initially I started working on assignments for some big names around Gujarat but I felt that what if I combine professional wedding photography with excellent customer service? Well, thats when Prakhar Photography formed! I am motivated by own creativity and love people, a lot (even the un-lovely ones :) ) I don’t mind working all-night long events and thankless hours. Only thing I need most when I shoot event is my own camera and pair of comfy shoes! I have invested a lot not only in photography equipments but also educating myself and that includes photography workshops with some big names across the world as well as how to run effective business, develop marketing plans, maintain accounts etc. etc.
People around me think that photography career has various travelling opportunities to take nice pictures and lets you make ton loads of money - wrong :) . My usual day involves running a business where I post process images, videos, maintain accounts, taxes, manage procurement, communicate with clients, manage sales, social media accounts etc. and I love it all but definitely there is lot more than pressing click button on a camera.
Moreover, I also love tech stuff. Career in photography allows me to use very sophisticated gadgets. In addition to investing in people, I don’t mind investing in latest equipments and software suits available in market. I never get bored learning how to use new equipments or techniques to best use lights around me.
There is always something to learn in this field - from your own work and from people around you. It has been so great working as a pro photographer and specially wedding photographer. In last 12 years, I had an opportunity to capture events all over india and would welcome if you guys have any suggestion about my pictures or the way I work! Keep in touch :)
Dilip