sunil vaidyanathan

Location: Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Member Since: 27 February 2007

Professional Associations

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Introduction

Anyone photographing India knows that the history, the beautiful people, the chaos, and the gorgeous light make for good shots wherever one points one’s lens. But Sunil’s photos have that extra spark. He has a bold spontaneous vision, a deep love and concern for his country, the passion to travel extensively and an irreverence that provides the edge. Sunil Vaidyanathan is the author of seven acclaimed and well-reviewed books on photography, architecture and travel. His clients include international publishing houses like New Holland - NHP (London) and Globetrotters (South Africa). To see his portfolio visit: http://www.scribesontheroad.com

Experience & Expertise

In these twelve years as a photojournalist, life has been a long series of incredible journeys through India.

Publishing Credentials

Shot Ad campaigns for a few years before choosing photojournalism and writing as a career option. First book ‘The Heritage Buildings of Bombay’ was published in 1998. ‘Temples of South India’ that charted the evolution of Karnataka Dravida architecture was published in 2000. ‘Ganesha - The God of India,’ which provides an insight into the iconography, legends and festivals associated with the elephant god, was released in 2003. ‘Colourful India,’ memoirs of a personal journey through India, was published in 2005. ‘Pilgrimage Places in India,’ published by Magna Publishing Ltd was released at the Frankfurt book fair in 2006. Commissioned in Oct 2006 by Mary Ann Evans (Chairperson, British Guild of Travel Writers) to shoot and write captions for the book ‘Portrait of Kerala’ published by New Holland Publishers. My photographs also feature in their picture book ‘Portrait of Rajasthan.’ Updated New Holland’s ‘Globetrotters Guide to Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur’ in July, 2007. Shot images for Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation’s advertising campaigns in August 2007. Co-authored and updated Globetrotters guide book 'The Best of Delhi' in November 2007. Compiled and designed a guide/map book to Noida and the NCR region for Eicher Goodearth Ltd in 2008 Compiled a series of guide books for the Government of India’s department of tourism as part of the ‘Incredible India’ campaign – 2008. Edited several books published by English Edition and Magna Publishing Limited. I have also written the introductions to many of their titles. Updated and contributed to New Holland’s ‘Globetrotters Guide to Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur’ in September, 2009. Was interviewed by NDTV Goodtimes for their television series – Festivals Celebrating India. In this, I spoke about the iconography, legends and rituals associated with the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This also focused on my book ‘Ganesha - The God of India’. Contribute regularly to prestigious publications like Jet Wings Domestic and International, FlyLite, Travel Plus (India Today) Heritage India and Travel X. Have also been featured in other publications like RCI Holiday Magazine UK, Discover India, A & M, Afternoon Dispatch and Courier, Swagat, Femina, Gifts & Accessories, Asian Photography, Express Estates and Mid Day to mention a few.

Awards Received

Many of my photo essays have been funded by international fellowships.