Photography- One year of me doing some music photography

 I don’t really know when photography came to me. For what I remember, the first photo I ever clicked… was well something you don't want to see. But last year when I finally started off on this journey. People have been telling me for years that am good. But I never quite paid heed to it. Maybe capturing some few people standing together and few mountains is amazing talent to them.

Last year on 3^rd October I got my first D-SLR. Nothing too fancy, but a decent thing with good features. A Canon to be precise. Practically new to this new fancy gadget and photography, I took it upon myself to click whatever was in front of me. Rahul Lal, a friend and a fellow photography enthusiast asked if I’d be interested to click his then band Prestorika play live. That conversation was something that opened doors for me. (And um Rahul, remember the convo right? Especially about the ‘green room’?)

The first gig I clicked was on 8^th Feburary, 2010. Mrigya’s debut album ‘The Composition of World Harmony’ gig. After putting in almost two days of research and study into music photography, I was still uncertain and apprehensive about it. Karan’s (Karan Sharma is the guitarist for Mrigya) fate was something that gave me enough confidence that I could do it well. There not only did I meet Abhijeet Singh Chauhan, a marvelous photographer who taught me more about my own camera and settings, but I also did manage to do a decent job.

Time and month’s passed. Time after time I’d go to a gig with an all access opportunity and click the bands. A fantastic opportunity to not only click, but also listen to the music you love.

Nitin Malik another person I should thank. Being embarrassing low on money I asked if I could click his band play live at Modern School, Vasant Vihar. The man not only did get me in for free, but also asked me to approach whenever I wanted to click Parikrama, he’d ensure I have no problems on my quest.

Now one year down the line, I see it as an amazing year. Amazing year in which I have met new people, and learnt a lot. Not only have I learnt a lot but also met some fantastic people who have helped me and taught me without whom half it won’t have been possible.

Even though I am not the best, I am doing what I like, that is the most important thing after all. With just a year, and many more to come, I hope to excel and be one of the most recognized people around.

Happy one year to Maanas Singh Photography. And thanks to who all supported me. Especially to all the bands that let me in for free and troll around on the stage when they played. And really special thanks to Disha Singh, who is the most supportive girl friend ever :D, Soumil Nigam (no he is not my manager, he uses that term for free entry in events and to take a share of my earnings), and also tome mum. Not to be forgotten the ones who have always tried to demoralize me. Without you lot I won’t be here. Head below for few snaps, and let me know what you think.

Karan Sharma of Mrigya

IP Singh of Faridkot

Rohan Kale, Cyanide

Kali Yuga

Parikrama live at Modern School VV

Chintan Kalra of Parikrama

Chintan Kalra of Parikrama

Simple Harmonic Motion

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Till next time…