Wildlife is the most difficult and rewarding genres in the photography field.
India is abundant in national parks, forests, mountains and beaches and with beautiful landscape comes many animals and birds. Below we give you a list of wildlife photographers in India, who are making the most out of the country’s rich diversity by taking breath-taking pictures.
Rathika Ramasamy
The first woman wildlife photographer in India, Rathika Ramasamy stepped into this field in 2004. She specializes in bird photography, and it has taken her to numerous sanctuaries and national parks across Africa and North India. Her work aims to educate people on the importance of preserving the natural resources of India. Her captures of various bird species have been featured in national and international publications. To know more, read her book, Bird Photography that was published in 2010.
Kalyan Verma
A wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Kalyan Verma works with leading broadcasting services and publications like BBC and Nat Geo. He is the founder of India Nature Watch, an online community, which has become Asia’s largest virtual portal for wildlife photographers. With a strong interest in conservation and activism, his breathtaking pictures of the underwater and marine life make you want to dive into the sea.
Jayanath Sharma
Previously an IT professional, Jayanath Sharma took up wildlife photography in 2004 and has travelled across the world to Brazil, Norway, Canada, Eastern Africa and more. His innovative visual treat work is a combination of fine art with the unique elements of nature. The cherry on his wildlife photography cake is non-usage of digital and post-production manipulation.
Shaaz Jung
Using the ideal infusion of photography, art and words, Shaaz Jung is a wildlife photographer and bit cat tracker who left the business world to pursue his passion. Known as the “Leopard man of India” in the field’s circles, he specializes in tracking Black Panther and Leopards. South India and East Africa are home to his eco-friendly wildlife camps, and he is the trustee and founder of a non-profit organization, The Buffer Conflict Resolution Trust of India.
Sudhir Shivaram
One of the founders of India Nature Watch, Sudhir Shivaram, left his engineering job to pursue his photography passion. He is one of the biggest names in the field across the world and has been named in the top 10 influential people in the photography industry. In addition to his skill and passion, he is devoted to wildlife conservation and is known to follow strict ethical practices during his photography expeditions.
