Barhadath D

A financial services executive by profession. I had an keen interest in photography from my childhood days. Though I never owned a camera for a long time I did borrow from my friends and relatives. Despite no access to resources like these days for learning photography I knew a lot from talking to friends. Infact I knew a tripod was important and i bought one before I bought a camera for myself. I bought my first camera in 1994. I had to settle for Cosina CS1 against my desire to own a Nikon. The cost of printing didn’t not permit me to pursue this hobby. I kept my camera aside till digital era came. For sometime used the aim and shoot cameras to preserve family memories.

Finally in 2009 acquired my first Dslr. All my learning was on field. Infact I did my phototour in 2011 where I met one of senior TPS members Mr Satyaprasad Yachendra. This lead to my ever enduring interest in landscapes. I also pursue other genres like Birding and wild life. Learning from him was a privilege. He also brought me into TPS. Then on it has been a delightful journey. Many members tuned my skills. Mr Ashok Kandimalla is another teacher from whom I continue to be guided. Some of our members who pursue salon photography urged me to participate in salons. Notable among them are Mr Janardhan Gullapalli, Mr Raj mannar. This lead me to work towards AFIP and AFAIP distinctions. I am indebted to many others here whom i am not able to acknowledge due to constraints of space.