Hema Narayanan
PHOTOGRAPHY
"I don’t just photograph places. I engage with them — through light, detail, and the stories that unfold quietly over time. My work is rooted in travel, culture, and visual storytelling, where each frame is an attempt to understand — not just capture — a moment."
Hema Narayanan
Photographer. Educator. Writer. Photo Lead.
AFIAP, EFIP, QPSA, cMOL [Distinctions]
Graduate in Photography | M.Tech (Engineering)
A Considered Journey
Engineer by education and artist by choice.
My path into photography wasn’t linear. After a Master’s in engineering and a decade-long career in IT, I found myself drawn—more and more—to documenting the world around me.
What began as a personal exploration soon became a calling. I later went on to graduate from the New York Institute of Photography.
Over the years, my work has been featured in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Discover India, National Geographic platforms, and leading Indian newspapers. But more than recognition, it was the process of "waiting and seeing" that stayed with me.
Today, I lead 'Experience India Journeys', and conduct photography workshops and city photo walks.
I previously worked as a photojournalist with Azim Premji Foundation where I created seven short documentary films on COVID-19 warriors across India (available on Azim Premji University channel)
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