2nd place
silver star award
Arjun Kamath
india Photo © Arjun Kamath
title
Holding on...
In the world of creative photography, my photo stories have been lauded by an international audience, published by the likes of the United Nations, Nat Geo, Vogue, BuzzFeed, and HuffPost.
My love for photography extends to the genres of fashion, travel, street, and wedding photography. Herein my work has been recognised by renowned award programmes such as the International Photography Award (First place, IPA 2020), Monochrome Award, and IPOTY. My fashion collaborations feature like-minded personalities from the Indian film industry, including Shweta Tripathi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Neha Sharma, Rashmika Mandanna, Simran, and Malavika Mohanan.
Furthermore, I am fascinated with smartphone photography, a skill I passionately pursue on my travels & occasionally during fashion shoots. Seattle based renowned smartphone lens manufacturer—Moment—has featured my Macro Series. The world-renowned Hamdan Bin Mohammed International Photography Award has honoured me as a worldwide finalist for my smartphone-only photograph.
Whereas in the capacity of a Director and Cinematographer, I have worked with an international team & filmed in countries like the USA, Scotland, & Canada. My work has been featured and awarded at prestigious international film festivals, like the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Cleveland Film Festival, and Seattle International Film Festival. ‘Scotch: A Golden Dream’, a documentary I led the principal cinematography for, streams on Prime Video and Hulu.
You can learn more about my work on my website (kamatharjun.com) or my Instagram (@arjunkamath87).
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entry description
I made this image of Robert Weiner, a Los Angeles based actor, in his studio apartment in Chula Vista, LA. Often the images that appeal to me the most as a storyteller originate from the simpler, everyday moments of life. Robert sits on the bed, lost in his thoughts, accompanied by his cup of coffee and pet cat on an overcast LA morning. Shot in the city where golden dreams brew, the picture brushes the thought that LA is vibrant, but at the same time, it can also make one feel left out in an instant with its fast-paced life. Resonating with this idea, I envisioned the photograph in black and white, as the frame confirms a personal belief. That in the end, we are all alone in fighting our own battles, one day at a time. This photograph is hence all barebones, visually conveying the philosophy of life through powerful emotions and a simple story, both enhanced by the deprivation of colours. In the viewer, it also enlivens the familiar reality of old age and the challenges it brings. And while old does not mean different, things slow down for sure. Thus, in the picture, the cat leaving the frame contrasts with the evident stillness of the old gentleman. It also metaphorically conveys that he will soon be alone, adding another flavourful layer to the image.about the photographer
I’m Arjun Kamath, an award-winning photographer and filmmaker based out of Bangalore, India. A storyteller at heart, I have several titles to my name such as Canon Maestro, Profoto Mentor, and IPA winner. My professional skills are enhanced by a Master’s degree in Film & Television Production from one of the world’s finest film schools, the USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles.In the world of creative photography, my photo stories have been lauded by an international audience, published by the likes of the United Nations, Nat Geo, Vogue, BuzzFeed, and HuffPost.
My love for photography extends to the genres of fashion, travel, street, and wedding photography. Herein my work has been recognised by renowned award programmes such as the International Photography Award (First place, IPA 2020), Monochrome Award, and IPOTY. My fashion collaborations feature like-minded personalities from the Indian film industry, including Shweta Tripathi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Neha Sharma, Rashmika Mandanna, Simran, and Malavika Mohanan.
Furthermore, I am fascinated with smartphone photography, a skill I passionately pursue on my travels & occasionally during fashion shoots. Seattle based renowned smartphone lens manufacturer—Moment—has featured my Macro Series. The world-renowned Hamdan Bin Mohammed International Photography Award has honoured me as a worldwide finalist for my smartphone-only photograph.
Whereas in the capacity of a Director and Cinematographer, I have worked with an international team & filmed in countries like the USA, Scotland, & Canada. My work has been featured and awarded at prestigious international film festivals, like the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Cleveland Film Festival, and Seattle International Film Festival. ‘Scotch: A Golden Dream’, a documentary I led the principal cinematography for, streams on Prime Video and Hulu.
You can learn more about my work on my website (kamatharjun.com) or my Instagram (@arjunkamath87).
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