It’s not the photographer who makes the picture, but the person being photographed.
~Sebastiao Salgado
Bio:
Abhishek was born and raised in Kolkata, India and from an early age, has been persuaded by the power of visuals and how it can impact the world. Abhishek’s passion lies in documentary, editorial and travel photography especially in the area of human interest and social and cultural issues. He has worked on projects of global importance from Nepal to New York and has exhibited his work worldwide. Abhishek is also committed in the field of education and enrichment of Photography, Arts and Culture and has been a guest speaker at Brehm Center, California and for Adobe India. He also consults in lesson development and design for K12 school students in the USA.
In 2018, Abhishek became an official Fuji X-Photographer and brand ambassador for Fujifilm. Presently, Abhishek lives with his wife in Bangalore, India
Awards and Exhibitions:
2017: Better Photography, Wedding Photographer Of The Year Winner
2016: Connection Community Arts Festival, Nagoya, Japan
2016: Art For Change Foundation International Arts Residency & Exhibition, New Delhi
2015: Art For Change Foundation International Arts Residency & Exhibition, New Delhi
2014: Better Photography Wedding Photographer Of The Year Nominee
2011: Eddie Adams Workshop Participant
2011: Manuel Rivera-Oritz Foundation for international Photography Hall Of Excellence
2011: VisualReportage Retrospective Exhibition, Almanac Gallery, New Jersey, USA
2010: VIsual reportage Retrospective Exhibiton, Gallery At The Piano Factory, Boston, USA
2010: The iPhoneography Book, Finalist Entry, Associazone Culturale Arteaparte, Cosenza, Italy
2009: Kodak, Better Photography Wedding Photographer Of The Year Nominee