"It is one thing to photograph people. It is another to make others care about them by revealing the core of their
HUMANESS."
- Paul Strand
Our early childhood was spent in the holy city of Varanasi, which is also our birthplace. However, we eventually moved to Kolkata, famously known as the ‘City of Joy’, in search of better opportunities. It didn't take long for us to fall in love with Kolkata city's vibrant culture. During our teenage years, we spend a lot of our time in our native city Varanasi and developed a keen interest in photography. Shivam pursued photography professionally, while Shubham enjoyed exploring the city and communicating, which helped Shivam in capturing great photos. Eventually, we decided to establish our first photo tour company, kolkataphototours.com . Over the last five years, we have collaborated with more than 200 photographers and filmmakers. Furthermore, we have expanded our photography tour services to cover various destinations throughout India. We guarantee a memorable photo tour experience in India with us.
Meet Shivam Pandey
Introducing Shivam Pandey, a devoted photographer currently residing in Kolkata, a lively and vibrant city in India. Shivam is an inquisitive and daring individual who takes pleasure in discovering novel locations, immersing himself in diverse cultures, and seizing the essence of people's existence through his camera. Despite being brought up in a traditional society that discouraged pursuing one's passion as a viable option for a flourishing future, Shivam chose to follow his instincts and pursue his ardour for photography. Although he didn't have any formal education in photography, he was fortunate to work with some of the industry's finest professionals, which honed his abilities and refined his artistic perspective.
With a natural talent for narration and a profound affection for capturing genuine moments, Shivam's photography reflects his adventurous spirit and his capacity to connect with people from all walks of life. As a photography tour leader, he relishes sharing his knowledge and techniques with other aspiring photographers, urging them to embrace their creativity and pursue their dreams, just like he did.
Meet Shubham Pandey
Introducing Shubham Pandey, a dynamic and gifted young communicator, and aspiring documentary filmmaker known for his ability to connect with individuals from different nationalities and make their India experience a memorable one. Shubham's love for visual storytelling is boundless, and he exhibits exceptional creativity in content curation, film editing and his passion for documenting stories has a long track. As a seasoned photography tour guide and Filming fixer since the inception of our first company, he possesses the skills and expertise necessary to guide visitors from every corner of the world.
Shubham has collaborated and worked with numerous global brands dedicating himself to his passion for promoting fair trade organisations and NGOs from all around the world. With his distinctive perspective and sharp attention to detail, he will certainly make you capture the essence of any subject and tell its story through the lens of your camera.
