Photography.....what is this medium?

Everyone has his or her own interpretation of what photography is. Whether it’s capturing a single moment or expressing an emotion, it’s an art form that has no boundaries and no one person looks at an image the same. As the old saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” For me, photography is a way of expressing myself through the eyes of a lens. It is capturing precious moments that would otherwise be lost.

I’ve always been fascinated with art. Growing up in a small town in India, I spent long summer days watching my grandfather sketch. He wasn’t really an artist and his sketches weren’t the greatest, but he loved it. He worked for many years on the Indian Railway, so his hands were rough. But those hands inspired a six-year-old boy. Perhaps the images weren’t perfect but it didn’t matter. That’s the way my grandfather expressed his art and creativity and it was beautiful.

The experience with my grandfather remains an influence in my life. I remember my grandfather’s patience and how he completely immersed himself into his sketches. I have that feeling for photography. Photography, and photo journalism in particular, is my way of expressing myself, capturing the emotions and actions of other people.

I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with F.C. Wong (F.C. Wong Photography), a renowned San Francisco Bay Area photographer. So far, I’ve assisted him at three weddings. I can’t wait for the next wedding because I absolutely love capturing the emotions and actions of two individuals in love.