A day @ Sri Sai Old Age Home

Did a shoot @ Sri Om Sai Old Age Home as part of Help-Portrait. It was a wonderful experience. And i personally consider this shoot as my most memorable one.

Had fantastic time... met 18 different people... got to know about 18 different families...18 different life stories... 18 different pain and sorrows... Some stories really got tears in my my eyes... :(

Life is so uncertain isn't it??? did any of these 18ppl ever thought that they will be living together under a common shelter????

Friends, lets give all our love to our elders.. they really DESERVE it ...

And i really appreciate Mr. Ravi Kumar who the backbone of the trust :)

Here are some clicks for those sweet people...

Deep in thoughts...


Young at hear...


Hard worked hands..


Away from home...


The real Hero...


You can see more pics on my FB page.

Kids Photography - Season 1

Few months back, i did a photo shoot for Mrs. Sharan Shetty's family and their cute little 2yrs old son Idhanth.

This was my first Pro-photo shoot. Kids have always been my fav topic, but they are very challenging too... All these day i just did it for fun & doing it as part of Profession is totally a different experience.

I choose Lalbagh, Bangalore as a location for shoot. Started the shoot in evening. The bright green grass, lovely back light, sprinkler, natural light, kids mood, everything was just so well complimenting for the shoot. I was quite lucky to get some really good shots. I did used strobe lights.

Here are some pics from the session.










You can see more here on my photostream.

Btw, i am available for paid assignments so you can mail me if you are intersted in getting family, kids , teens, bridal, couple portraits done.. mail id sowmya0304@gmail.com . Thank you :)

Kambala Calendar for 2009

Kambala is back again....

Kambala race is more than 1000 years old. It’s basically a popular rural sport in the districts of Mangalore and Udupi in Karnataka. It’s is a traditional buffalo race in slush water, held from December till March. The contest generally takes place between two pairs of buffaloes, controlled by a whip -lashing farmer. The 'track' used for Kambala is a paddy field filled with slush.

I have got the calender for 2009. Hope this helps :) Plan out..... Have fun clicking..... :)

5-Dec-09 - Shirva - Udupi
12-Dec-09 - Baraadi - Karkala
19-Dec-09 - Katpadi - Udupi
26-Dec-09 - Mulki - Mangalore
2- Jan-10 - Ikala Bava - Mangalore
9-Jan-10 - Miyaru - Karkala
15-Jan-10 - Nandhikuru - Udupi
23-Jan-10 - Moodbidre
30-Jan-10 - Barkuru - Udupi , near Kundapura
7-Feb-10 - Venuru - Beltangdi, near Dharmastala
13-Feb-10 - Pilikula - Mangalore
20-feb-10- Pajeer - Bantvala
26-Feb-10 - Eedhu - Karkala
3-Mar-10 - Puttur
10-Mar-10 - Uppinangadi

Moodbidre, Karkala & Puttur Kambala's are very famous.

In case if you need any route assistance, then you can contact Mr. Rajiv Shetty on his no. +919448160007, he is one on the committee member of Kambla, Puttur.

Some of my last year's clicks from Kambala, Puttur, Karnataka, India




















Happy Clicking :)

Participating in FOM 09 Phootgraphy Exhibition

My actual journey towards "Photography" started with BPC's FOM 07, when i was not even aware of what Shutter and Aperture is !!! I am very thankful to the club for giving such opportunity to many young photographers.



Friends, I wish to invite you all to "Frames of Mind 2009" - "BPC's fourth annual photography exhibition" where I will be exhibiting my work for the 3rd time. Do make it and pass on this to your friends & relatives :)

My previous exhibited frames ..

FOM 07 -


FOM 08 -


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FOM 09 - Would like u all to view it at venue :)

FOM 09 starts From : 28th to 30th August (Friday to Sunday )
Time : 10:30am to 7.30pm,
Venue: Chitrakala Parishat, Kumara Park, Bangalore

I will be there full day on saturday & sunday... :) Hope to meet many of u in person :)

Lovely Kasargodu

When u remember of film Bombay, the first thing comes to mind is the Bekal Fort. The beautiful song “Tu hi re” was shot here. After Bombay, Bekal fort became very popular tourist spot in Kerala.


As everyone, even for me this place was in my wish list. But somehow could not make it all these years. My sis who was in Konaje for sometime for studies was heard about this place, but since she was busy all the times in the studies, could not make it. I had been to her place in May and told here about my plans of visiting this place. She was very much interested and we decided to go in small group.




We took a direct bus from Tokkottu to Kasargod. One can enjoy the travel in these buses because they are really really fast. Buses are very nice with no glass window, but it has a cloth blinds.



We reached the place in two hours. I was near my dream place and was very excited.

Frames of Mind 2008

Who does not like photos??? From kids to aged person everyone loves to cheese in front of camera. & I was also one among who love to pose the camera: D
Days passed & I started spending more time behind the camera than in front & Now Photography has become my Passion, Hobby, Interest & Part of my life......

Bangalore Photography Club a well known, a active club, and a good platform for photographers like me and you to learn. They encourages the talents & do criticize when u r wrong to learn more.

BPC ( Bangalore Photography Club) is coming with their 3rd annual exhibition "Frames of Mind 2008". The exhibition will showcase works of more than fifty artists. I am thankful to BPC for giving me a platform to showcase my work.

So, I cordially invite to you, with ur family & friends to join us, encourage us, and enjoy the show….. also u can own ur fav frame :)

The exhibition will be inaugurated by Mr. Yusuf Arakkal , inaugural ceremony is at 12 pm on 29th August 2008.

Looking forward to meet you all at the Exhibition

PS: don't miss the workshop from professionals.

Dates : 29th – 31st August 2008 (10am – 7pm)
Venue : Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Race Course Road,
Adjacent to Chalukya Hotel
Bangalore-5600 001

Keep Clicking

Desh Mera Rangila!!!!!!

India celebrates 62nd Independence day. India's Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 to commemorate its independence from the British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation on that day in 1947. It is celebrated all over the country through flag-hoisting ceremony . The main celebration takes place in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally televised speech from its ramparts. In his speech, he highlights the achievements of his government during the past year, raises important issues and gives a call for further development. The Prime Minister also pays his tribute to leaders of the freedom struggle.

Wishing all Indian's a very happy independence day!!!!! Proud to be an Indian.