Portfolio Shiju 2015 August

S H I J U S B A S H E E R / D A Y D R E A M E RP O R T F O L I O

I am a freelance photojournalist, residing in Dubai, UAE, who started

my journey into the fabulous world of Photography in 2005 through an

online news portal. I have been working for a postproduction house in

Dubai since 2004, handling the creative side of visual effects which was

quite informative and productive and has enriched my experience a lot.

But now I feel that the time has come to venture into new opportunities.

Being a self trained photographer, I draw my inspiration from the

enigmatic and magical world around me. Sometimes those are the

moments of innocence personified or moments of sheer beauty or

at times the harsh realities of life. Some faces evoked so much pain,

solitude and emptiness. Such rare moments always tempt me to

capture and forever preserve them in their uniqueness. I’ve always felt

that such images communicate and remain within me.

I like to travel extensively and was lucky enough to traverse India and

several countries across Asia such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Nepal and

some countries in Europe and Africa. These experiences, especially

those amongst Ethiopian tribal groups and in pristine countrysides of

Nepal and India have left a deep impression in my heart.

FAVORITESA picture normally invokes feeling, and your feelings make you

aware about what you’re seeing. Usually I choose Pain, Agony,

Helplessness and Solitude as my favorite subjects. There are

many things in life that catch your eyes but only a few will catch

your heart! And I truly believe that certain moments will happen

only once in a life time and we cannot ever reproduce it.

FAVORITES

FAVORITES

FAVORITES

UNSCRIPTED LIVESMy fascination with photography began after watching a

documentary on war photography which really captured

my attention and I dreamt of becoming a photographer ever

since. I love exploring different cultures, visiting strange places,

meeting new people. Some of these people I have met, fight to

survive in extreme conditions. And each of my journeys have

led me to ’ unscripted lives’ around the world. Often these sights

remain as a sigh within my heart – how dark is the life beyond

our colorful world!

UNSCRIPTED LIVES

UNSCRIPTED LIVES

UNSCRIPTED LIVES

S H A D E S O F L I F EI truly believe “A picture is worth a thousand words!” The

different shades of life, be it a cup of joy, frustration or loneliness,

can be expressed aesthetically through photographs. It may be

your memory of a beautiful sunset, the surf on the beach or the

tiny droplets of soothing rain; of course, real images definitely

capture the true essence of the scene, as if from a dream...!

S H A D E S O F L I F E



E THIOPIAEthiopia is exciting because it’s so unexplored. The wonderful

culture, beautiful landscapes and the different tribes truly

mesmerized me. Southern Ethiopia is the land of rift valley

lakes, wonderful remote wilderness, abundant wildlife and

colorful cultures. It is home of Africa’s most fascinating and

colorful ethnic groups, who live in innate simplicity, which still

is unaltered by the pressures of the modern world. The colorful

jewelries, body decorations and traditional rituals of these

tribes, gazed upon by mesmerized visitors, is one of the most

extraordinary real-life shows of the world.

E THIOPIA

E THIOPIA

V I E T N A M & I N D O N E S I AA fusion of cultures... that’s what Vietnam offers to its visitors.

From its interior villages to fast-paced cities, this amazing

experience is the perfect recipe for an enchanting visual treat.

Even with its Communist background and politics of resistance,

Vietnam still has a spiritual feel in its daily life.

Though being its neighbour, Indonesia is an entirely different

experience altogether. The history and the indigenous culture

of the land evokes a very unique atmosphere. But in every

corner of these countries, the people have their own stories to

explore... lives to follow, in their own way.

V I E T N A M & I N D O N E S I A

V I E T N A M & I N D O N E S I A

N E PA LThe abode of the highest mountain in the world and virtually

unspoiled stretches of Himalayan majesty, where myth and

reality becomes one and time advances, yet stands still. It

is nonetheless one of the world’s poorest countries, and

is struggling to overcome the legacy of a 10-year Maoist

insurrection. However, home to eight of the highest mountain

peaks in the world, lush forests and abundant wildlife, Nepal is

a nature enthusiast’s dream.

N E PA L

N E PA L

I N D I ABeneath the richest and most diverse culture in the world,

India hides a treasure trove of untold stories found in the most

conflicting of scenes - from villages filled with lush greenery to

completely parched stretches of land. The stories of loneliness,

togetherness, daily struggle for survival or journeys that never

end... Captured in frames, these lives frozen in time, represent

the true essence of India.

I N D I A

I N D I A

M I D D L E E A S TA land of wars and rich history, the Middle East is the region

of big events. Land, people and cosmopolitan life clubbed

with many cultures has shaped its present face. Still keeping

its tradition and cultural wealth alive, while embracing all the

modernities, this region showcases life in its full range... from

workers toiling in scorching heat to those immensely rich

people enjoying all the luxuries.

M I D D L E E A S T

M I D D L E E A S T

FAC E TO FAC EA woman asked me what I was doing.

I said ” Taking pictures of interesting things.”

She asked, “You’re not taking pictures of me, are you?”

I said, “No, I am not.”

Then she said, “I haven’t had my picture taken in these

90 years.” So I said, “Well, that’s not good; you don’t have

any history of yourself over that time.”

All of a sudden, she stood up and said;

“Go ahead, take my picture”. I said sure, and here it is!

Stories etched in every wrinkle, every line!

FAC E TO FAC E

FAC E TO FAC E

N E W S & A R T I C L E S




P R O F I L E

Date of Birth : 25-05-1975

Nationality : Indian

Living in Dubai, UAE

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+91 9400 203320

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