Varun Suresh Photography @ Interesting Photographers

Jan

27

2014

Varun Suresh Photography

What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

I use the Nikon D600 and a bunch of prime lenses, the 35mm 1.4, 50mm 1.4 and the 85mm 1.8.

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

I’d like to not blame my camera, but if there was something I would like to change is for Nikon to go back to the d700 body for the d600. They were definitely more comfortable to hold and use.

What is your favourite lens, and why?

Right now it has to be the Sigma 35mm 1.4. If I had to pack just one lens in my bag it would be this one, it is the perfect length for me, it is just about wide and close at the same time. Also, the quality of the glass is amazing and the spot on quick focussing abilities make it perfect for me.

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

Like I said now I can complete my travel gear with just that one lens. Else I would carry a tele and a wide angle lens. Along with my tripod and the grad ND filter.

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?

I use Lightroom and Photoshop.

How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?

I have been taking photographs since 2005. It has been an every day activity and I have rarely thought about the why and how of the process. It has been instinctive and hope it continues to remains so.

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?

I love portraiture and surrealism. The mix of two is the style I like best.

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

Someday I would like to work with Nat geo and however sinister this sounds I would like to document war.

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

There are two photographs that would definitely make my list of personal favourites, one happened by chance and the other after lot of planning.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/varun/4294741565/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/varun/9392898840/

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.

I do not know how to label my work. It is a photograph and the viewer can label it however they like it.

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

500px, 1x and Flickr.

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

It has definitely made me more sensitive to the world around ( the real and the ones I make in my head)

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

Ishita Singh has a beautiful fine-art portfolio and Richa Kashelkar for how simplistically she can show the soul of person or a place through her pictures.