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About Me

Hi! I am Salonee Jain. A street and travel photographer from the city of high rises and wada paavs- Mumbai, India. Known for my 'Ganpati Immersion' photo series, I do what I do because I believe that we all have only one life and we should follow our calling. 

 

An international award-winning photographer, I also don the hat of an educator and conduct photography workshops throughout India, the USA, UK, UAE, Singapore and Indonesia. I love to travel the length and breadth of my country and I dream to showcase it's rich culture and heritage to the world through my photographs. I love to see things differently and firmly believe that 'The camera does not matter, the photographer does.'

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My Story

It all started as a kid, when my Dad gifted me a Kodak film camera. Like everyone else, my journey started from home - simply shooting flowers, butterflies, people and landscapes. I was that person who was present for all family functions but would never be seen in the photographs. On completing my MBA in Finance, I worked for a decade in the consulting sector. During all this time, photography did not leave my side. I would consult on weekdays and shoot on weekends. And, one fine day I decided that I will do what I love and love what I do. So I just picked up the camera and decided to be full time into photography. There has been no looking back ever since then. Capturing the streets and the culture of India and showcasing it to the world is my dream. From the streets of Mumbai, to the gallis of Hyderabad, from the Holi of Mathura to the Theyyam in Kerala, from the winters in Varanasi to the monsoons in Goa - I want to capture the uniqueness of my country and proudly share it with the world. 

 

Education is something which has always fascinated me. It allows us to make a difference in lives and connects us with people from different walks of life. And that's what I decided to do - mentoring people to see things differently. And what better way than photography to do the same! 

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My Vision

My vision is to make a difference in people's lives. Whether it's through by showcasing the culture, values and traditions of my country to the world or by mentoring people to see things differently. 

Accolades and Exhibits

  • People's Choice Award at the Documentary Family Photographer's International Exhibit' 2022

  • Exhibit at the The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, United Kingdom '2023

  • Exhibit at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India ' 2022

  • Exhibit at Persistence photography exhibition at the State Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India'2022

  • Publication in magazine Smart Photography'2023

  • Featured in Mid-day Mumbai, media channel'2023 

  • Key speaker, DLC Workshop, National Centre of Performing Arts, Mumbai, India'2022

  • Publication in international magazine Chinmaya Udghosh'2022

  • Winner at Kaladhipathi exhibit, Pune, India' 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018

  • Publication in magazine The Goan' 2022

  • Winner at Bappagraphy exhibit, Pune, India'2022

  • Winner at CMYK Photo contest' 2023

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