I started taking photos when I was 15 years old, not knowing anything about the art or meaning of photography. For me, it was just clicking pictures and capturing moments whenever I could at places like birthday parties, family trips and school events. I was using my father’s camera, which was a Nikon with kodak film. And for me, the feeling of getting back the prints after the film was developed cannot be described in words.

In 2008, I purchased my first digital camera when I went to the USA on a project. It was a Canon Rebel XTi with an 18-55mm lens, and from then, my life got a new direction. I realised that photography is not just clicking a button to take photos, but rather it is an emotion and a way to express how one sees things. This is how I started my professional photography journey. Fast forward two years to 2010, where I decided to leave my job in the USA as Software Engineer and went back to India to do a Post Graduate Degree in Management in Photography and Film making.

My camera goes with me everywhere, and even though now that I have two young boys, which can sometimes make it hard to go out and snap the world, I always make sure I never miss an opportunity to get out there. I love photographing my babies and capturing my first child has been something I’ve always held so close to my heart. I remember holding for the first time and taking those very first photos of our first child. I did his new-born photography, which was a shoot I had been planning from the moment I knew we were expecting.

Along with new-born photography, I also love capturing landscapes, especially sunrises. This kind of photography gives me the chance to explore the world and visit different places, experiencing all the beauty of the world. I love the calmness and peaceful feeling that sunrises can provide, and it also gives me a sense of hope and positivity. Even during the dark hours, there is always a light on the other side. I also love visiting any location that has a view of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, they always result in beautiful photos.

I have had a relationship with Digital Camera Warehouse for more than six years now. Their Sydney team is amazing, while the location and interior of the store is fabulous. Even if I don’t need to buy anything, I like to visit the store to say hello to the team and have a look at new stock they have. They make me feel like I am a part of their family. Everything in my kit, except the Canon Rebel XTi, I have purchased from DCW.

In my kit at the moment, I have:

• Canon Rebel XTi
• Canon 5D Mark II
• Sigma 50mm f/1.4
• Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM Lens
• Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L
• Canon TC-80N3 Timer Remote Controller
• Manfrotto Black Aluminium Tripod 4-section + 3 Way Head