Sunami + Arjun: A Mumbai monsoon pre-wedding shoot
Mumbai. Monsoons. When these two come together, it creates a very unique setting for a photo shoot. The blazing heat of the sun is replaced by the cool breeze from the Arabian Sea. Blue skies make way for dark grey monsoon clouds. No matter how tempting it is to stay home and watch the rain from your window while munching on pakoras and chai, sometimes you must go out and shoot.
We started shooting at Jogger’s Park but soon realised that the rain is going to be unrelenting. Thanks to Jatin Hariani who assisted me on this shoot and ensured my camera stayed dry throughout. After realising outdoors might not work, we headed to Sweetish House Mafia for some indoor shots. Meanwhile the rain had stopped and the sun had started to peek through the clouds. We used this opportunity to head to Fat Man’s Cafe and finished off the photo shoot with some outdoor portraits. Overall it was quite a challenge owing to the rain but where’s the fun otherwise, am I right? 🙂
Camera: Nikon D800
Lenses: Nikon 24-70 and Nikon 50mm
Assisted by: Jatin Hariani
Nikhil + Madhura: A unique cocktail
I have known Nikhil & Madhura for many years. We studied together in St. Xavier’s college and graduated from college and from our teens together. So you can imagine my surprise when Nikhil told me that he was getting married. I was going to witness this Dahisar boy transition into a man!
The cocktail party was arranged at the Link Room in Bandra and the best part was that most people who attended were from college. It turned into somewhat of a reunion for all of us. I guess that’s what happens when someone from your school or college gets married. It was great to meet my fellow Xavierites after so many years.
My favourite part of the evening was when Nikhil pulled Madhura towards him and planted a massive kiss on her!
Camera: Nikon D800
Lenses: Nikon 24-70 + Nikon 50mm
Venue: Link Room, Bandra
Oscar’s 2nd Birthday: Mumbai Pet Photography
When Riddhi contacted me asking if I would photograph her 2 year old Labrador’s birthday, there was only one thing I could say. I mean, how could I paws-ibly say no to this?
It is said that pets are the perfect stress busters, and rightly so. This was possibly the most relaxed shoot I have ever done. Although, this reminded me to get back into the gym and start training again. Running after the little pooches and squatting constantly to get the perfect shot took a toll on my thighs. I could still feel the burn after 3 days.
Palak was the perfect assistant as well and made sure she got the shots that I was missing. This was her first professional shoot and she loved every moment of it, thanks largely to the cute doggies everywhere.
Photos by Royd Tauro & Palak Varma
Testing the Olympus OM10
So my lovely friend Chris Collins gifted me his Olympus OM10 for my birthday. Bless him! This is such a fantastic camera and with the optional manual adapter lets you control the shutter speed as well. Check out some photographs taken with this lovely camera.
So my lovely friend Chris Collins gifted me his Olympus OM10 for my birthday. Bless him! This is such a fantastic camera and with the optional manual adapter lets you control the shutter speed as well. Check out some photographs taken with this lovely camera.
Tripping with the Olympus Trip 35
I recently received an old Olympus Trip 35 film camera as a gift and I was super excited to put some film in it and give it a go. The Trip 35 was designed to be an easy to use point and click camera with a Zuiko 40mm F2.8 lens. Check out some of the photographs taken with the Trip and my thoughts on the little camera.
I recently received an old Olympus Trip 35 film camera as a gift and I was super excited to put some film in it and give it a go. The Trip 35 was designed to be an easy to use point and click camera with a Zuiko 40mm F2.8 lens. Check out some of the photographs taken with the Trip and my thoughts on the little camera.
The Olympus Trip 35
Photographs taken with the Olympus Trip 35 in Oxford, England.
What did I think about this little camera?
It was very refreshing to use a film camera that was designed as a point and click for holiday photos. The Zuiko 40mm F2.8 lens is super sharp and excellent in low light. I had trouble focusing the camera with the first couple of rolls I shot. I realized later that this was due to user error more than anything else. The Trip 35 utilizes a zone focusing system with 4 preset focus modes. Close-ups (1m), head-shots and portraits (2m), group shots (3m) and infinity for landscapes. I found that with a roll of 400 ISO film and the camera set to infinity, I had better luck getting sharp photographs.
Overall I am very pleased with the results I was able to achieve with this little camera and I found it perfect for street photography since it is discreet and silent.
It’s available for less than £60 on eBay and I would recommend anyone interested in film photography to give this camera a go.
Until next time, adios amigos!