"Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit. "
~ Jawaharlal Nehru

I wanted to be a painter. I realized that to be an artist I don't need art education, this is something which is inherent in me. After joining the Design and Photography course I realized that it is my artistic instincts that help me create and compose images. I would say I am self-inspired. When I first discovered photography I had no clue how expensive it is, nor what it would yield as a profession, all I wanted was to 'click'. What I soon learnt about this medium was that formal training can only take you a short distance, whereas having an eye for images will take you much farther. What I also love about photography is that it tests your patience. You need to be passionate about it.

I chose to work with people and culture: it helps me understand my environment and people around me, and helps me grow as a human being. Photographers are fascinated by their subjects, but often my subjects are equally fascinated by my equipment and the way I work on field, which gives me the opportunity to interact with them on a one-to-one basis, which is where I learn the Art of Living.

Three years ago I decided to convert my passion (photography) and hobby (travelling) into my profession: travel photography, so that I don't have to go on vacation anymore. Do what you like doing, is the message I would like to share with everyone.

Photographers' Gallery : Alok Johri

Theme Gallery : Kumbha, Ujjain
After the Tsunami
Fishing & Fishermen
On the Road Again
Environment friendly homes
Sacred waters of Varanasi