“45”, 2025. Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. 90 cms diameter.
About The Painting : 45 This painting is inspired by the occasion of the artist turning 45 years young. The artist’s name “Naina”, means “eyes’ in the Hindi language, which…
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“System Of Becoming”, 2025. Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. 90 cms diameter.
About The Painting : System Of Becoming This painting is inspired by the Ouroboros, which has found representation in a variety of cultures across time and geography. There are four…
Dangerously Modern: Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890–1940 at the Art Gallery of South Australia
Stepping into the Art Gallery of South Australia for the media preview of Dangerously Modern: Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890–1940 was like discovering a vibrant, untold story. If you…
Penhaligon’s at David Jones Adelaide for PUIG
The first time I came across the Penhaligon’s brand was at Singapore, back in 2018. I included a couple of photographs of their store in one of the photo-stories that…
Baden Trunfio, Broome Boxing Club, at Dom Polski Centre for Boxing Australia Masters Championships
Baden Trunfio stands out. He just looks different. His energy is entirely separate from anyone else in the building. Laser focused. Calm. It is almost as if he knows he’s…
“We Ride At Dawn”, 2025. Synthetic polymer paint on canvas. 90 cms diameter.
About The Painting : We Ride At Dawn This painting is inspired by the colours of the Aurora Australis and the colours of Australia. Naina saw her first ever Aurora…
Seascapes and Landscapes at Henley Beach, Adelaide, South Australia
Not much to write here. Henley is turning out to be one of my favourite beaches in Adelaide. Each time I’ve visited, it’s given me such lovely photographs. Hope you…
Felixstow Reserve, South Australia
Sometimes, I like to open Google Maps and look for green spots in and around Adelaide. There are SEVERAL to choose from. Depending on how long I feel like driving…
Niko & Zuki, Pet Photography with Rottweilers
A few months prior to leaving India for Australia, I had the opportunity to photograph two handsome Rottweilers for a friend / client. The puppies were super well-behaved but I…
Driving Along State Highway 22, Auckland, New Zealand
A beautiful and serene drive through rolling farmland in Auckland. There aren’t a lot of places to stop / park your car – I was usually stopping for 3-5 minutes…
Ngarunui Beach, Raglan, Auckland, New Zealand
I was told that surfers come to this beach to catch waves. The majority of the people at the beach were indeed surfers. Out of the approximately 100 people that…
Whakatiwai, Seabird Coast, Auckland, New Zealand
Continuing my drive along the coastline, on the same day as Mataitai Bay and Haroto Bay, I suddenly saw this perfect little tree with a perfect little bench overlooking the…
Haroto Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
On the same day as Mataitai Bay, I also drove, briefly, to a tiny spot at Haroto Bay. I did not stay long because I got bit by a squishy…
Mataitai Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
After spending a whole day at Piha Beach, Mataitai Bay was my first stop of my second day of driving around Auckland. My goal was to drive on a road…
Lyndsay Hailstone, Real Estate Sales Consultant, Professional Portraits & Headshots
Lyndsay hired me to photograph one headshot for her work profile and several photographs for her social media and other professional use portraits. Scroll to the end to see one…
Soumya’s Graduation
Soumya hired me to photograph her and her family on the evening of her graduation in Adelaide. There was great natural light and spirits were high and even the two…
Debaser by DS&Durga
I might have gone a bit ham with the number of images of the bottle placed on or in front of various plants and trees and foliage and bark and…
Adelaide Sky 003 #KhaosPhilos
From my first work trip on the trains, the first glorious sunset I witnessed from the carriage window. Somewhere between Adelaide and Sydney. It gives me quite the adrenalin charge…
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Since I love Botanic Gardens, I’m always looking for an excuse to visit them. When I had an interview lined up near Mount Lofty, I planned it in such a…
Piha Beach, Auckland, New Zealand
Piha will forever be the first black-sand beach that I have visited in my life! There are several public, free parking areas but they can get full pretty quick on…
Hannah’s 18th Birthday
Having NEVER photographed anyone’s 18th birthday celebrations, to say that I was excited for Hannah’s, is an understatement. Hannah celebrated her 18th birthday at the Atlantis Bar and Lounge in…
Adelaide Sky 002 #KhaosPhilos
This one is inspired from this absolutely insane sunset that my friend and I witnessed at Henley Beach, Adelaide. Adelaide Sky 002March 202512×12 inchesOil pastels on Watercolor Paper Not available…
Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise Off-Train-Experience aboard The Ghan
The Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise at Katherine is one of several off-train-experiences that guests can opt for while traveling aboard The Ghan, whether North-Bound or South-Bound. In hotter weather, only one…
Alexandra Cave at Naracoorte Caves, South Australia
There are several underground caves to explore at Naracoorte Caves. My friend chose the Alexandra Cave, to show me around, because it is quite similar to the one they have…