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20 Remarkable Images From Rising Star Indian Photographer, Swarup Chatterjee
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20 Remarkable Images From Rising Star Indian Photographer, Swarup Chatterjee

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Swarup Chatterjee is an award winning Indian painter who changed the course of his artistic expression to street photography just a few years ago, and people are taking notice. He’s already begun winning photographic awards for his images expressed with a painterly vision – a vision that shines through the full range of his work, surreal to a documentary.

Chatterjee says his slow-shutter image making is the closest to his painting, with his camera movements during the exposure similar to the thumb or finger smudging done on a canvas with paint, or on paper with charcoal. He also uses the zoom blast technique in various ways, often to give the viewer a sense of sound being emitted from the subject.

Current projects include a commission to recreate classic Bollywood movie posters, and something close to his heart – raising awareness by documenting elderly people left abandoned to the streets.

Swarup also conducts regular photography workshops in Mumbai, as well as leading photo tours in select regions of India.

More info: luminousjourneys.net | swarupchatterjee.com

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    Bennett Stevens
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I first noticed Mr. Chatterjee's work some months ago, and became quite enamored with his creative vision and willingness to take chances most photographers fear to. These images show his range of ability, and I love them all! Would really be interested in seeing more of his documentary work as things move along in his career. Powerful stuff, with the old women. Bravo!

    David Lazar
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful, powerful, creative and emotion-filled photos - great work Swarup!

    Bennett Stevens
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I first noticed Mr. Chatterjee's work some months ago, and became quite enamored with his creative vision and willingness to take chances most photographers fear to. These images show his range of ability, and I love them all! Would really be interested in seeing more of his documentary work as things move along in his career. Powerful stuff, with the old women. Bravo!

    David Lazar
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful, powerful, creative and emotion-filled photos - great work Swarup!

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