It’s hard not to stare and stand transfixed seeing the enthralling photographs taken by some of India’s budding lensmen who are storming the world of photography. Whether you look at magazine spreads, or a brand’s hoarding or for that matter just around the streets, taking an image, freezing a moment, reveals how rich reality truly is. We have listed below works of Photographers that chase the real boundaries and goes unconventional:

Colston Julian’s Fashion fusion with unique social surroundings.

Mumbai-based Colston Julian has a diverse profile, from being a Calvin & Hobbes fan to scuba diver to adventure sport enthusiast, however, he is popularly known for his fashion photography. The photographer who is rooted to Indian philosophy had skillfully captured the essence of Ganesh Chaturthi in 2010, breaking away from the rigidity of studio photography of a fashion feature. He was quoted as saying that the visuals one creates and gets on the streets amidst the cultural and social environment of a buzzing city is something you can never find in the confinement of a studio. And taking this street shooting culture across the world, he’s worked in New York, Milan, Tokyo and Paris.

Trupal Pandya’s Ethiopian Artistic culture portrayal

The 28-year-old Indian professional photographer aims to document rarely seen communities, explore their practices and project through his pictures how people around the world live. Besides exceling in capturing the root hoods of Indian culture, his portfolio includes pictures of the tribes of Omo Valley in Ethiopia, Huaorani people of the Amazon Rainforest, and also the Headhunters, Aghoris (a sect of followers of Lord Shiva, as called in India) besides eunuchs and shepherds of India.

Omkar Chitnis’s Eccentric Glamour

Another Mumbai-Based photographer who had a humble beginning in fashion photography started his career in photography after he completed his major in 2007. His portfolio includes his shoot for the Femina magazine. Some of our favorite picks from his craft are:

Rid Burman’s laidback fashion civilisation!

R Burman with his international finesse has an eye for portrait photography. He portrays blending art and commerce in his photographs. He has worked with some of the most leading magazines and brands in the country. He started his career in New York having worked with some of the best lensmen. Our favorite picks are:

Charudutt Chitrak’s Dramatic Module

This Gurgaon based photographer had a modest growth in the fashion industry and has worked with some of the exclusive brands on exceptional concepts. Our favorite from his work are: