Photographer Balaravidran Rajan

—Are you photogenic?

—Look for yourselves among my pics :)

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Drawing has been my interest from childhood & I have been following photographers all along. When I started working in the IT/Banking industry, I followed photography as a hobby & along the lines I traveled to a lot of places, which kindled my thoughts to turn my hobby into a full time profession as a wedding photographer.

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—The story it conveys

—Do you love traveling?

—Absolutely. I travel frequently not just for weddings, but also for personal projects.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Creating memories for customers which lasts a lifetime, at the same time allowing my creativity to be exercised.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Its going to get more creative everyday & I expect to see a 360 degree view of the marriage captured as memories for life.

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—Wedding is a place where you meet new people, make new friends, visit new places & capture the biggest day of two different souls coming together as one.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I take criticism as the best feedback to learn what customers expect and what are the areas I need to focus upon.

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—Does the photographer have the skillset and resources required to meet my needs.

—What details that usually pass unnoticed can a photographer notice?

—Ordinary moments which look extraordinary in photos.

—Who do you want to shoot?

—Ceremonies outside the Asian subcontinent.

—If you were a cartoon, book or movie character, who would you be and why?

—Popeye the sailor man

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—All people who can convert any situation to get a positive output.

—How do you define success? How do you measure it?

—Self satisfaction & the satisfaction in the customer's face are good measurement of success to me.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Why not both :)

—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?

—Always have a charged up Camera. Other than that take a mindset which can deal with any type of people, food, weather or anything for that matter.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Practice everyday, not just at weddings :)

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Anand G Anand

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—Picture speaks a thousand words, I want them to speak a million :)

—If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

—Could have ventured a little earlier into my photography profession.

—What about life on other planets?

—Yessss

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Sleeping & watching movies.

—Do you make friends easily?

—Yes!!

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Dogs

—The best thing in life is:

—Family & friends

—Can you give a few tips for photographers who are just starting out?

—Develop patience & practice more.

—If aliens come to the Earth and you are the first person they meet, what will you tell them?

—Do you need a photo of yourself?

—If you are called to shoot a movie, what genre will it be?

—Drama