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Indian photographer Soumya Shankar Ghosal takes us on the buzzling streets of Kolkata. He shares his secrets of capturing compelling snippets of everday life, gives deep insights into the city he lives in and Indian culture in general. In addition to that, Soumya tells the story of how he met legendary photojournalist Steve McCurry on a photowalk in Kolkata.
I hope you find value in my conversation with Soumya.
He sure is an inspiring visual storyteller.
If you’d like to discover more great photographer’s from all around the world, just head over to „The Art of Creative Photography“.
Besides Gate7, that’s my other online photography projects where I talk to amazing visual storytellers from all kinds of different genres such as street photography, portrait photography, photojournalism and fine art for example.
They all share their secrets and give lots of practical advice that helps you to become a better photographer. I’ll soon launch a podcast on that site as well which will only be in English.
So, if you enjoyed this conversation with Soumya, please check out „The Art of Creative Photography“. Sign up for the newsletter and I’ll let you know, when the new podcast hits the air.
Meanwhile you can listen to more episodes in English on this podcast:
- Valérie Jardin: „Street Photography – Creative Vision Behind The Lens“
- RE Casper: „StreetPX: „The Street Is Like A Theater“
- Rinzi Ruiz: „Street Zen – Or Photography As A Meditative Practice“
- Dimitris Makrygiannakis: „Remembering Life Through Photography“
- Marc Fairhurst: „Why Did You Take That Shot?“
- Dmitry Stepanenko: „Heavy Colour“ Street Photography
- Darran K Roper: „The Thrill Of Finding Moments“
- Dyanne Wilson: „Chasing The Northern Lights in Yellowknife“
- Jason Koxvold: „KNIVES“ – Left Behind In Rural America
- Luc Kordas: „Loneliness In New York City“
Q&A with Soumya Shankar Ghosal
- Favorite photograph: Steve McCurry’s ‚Afghan Girl‘. This is because it’s not just a photograph but a story by itself. At times a photograph can change the perspective of the world. I find similar photographs like Dorothea Lange’s „Migrant Mother“ or Nick Ut’s „Naplam Girl“ as powerful storytellers. A photograph is not a photograph until it speaks for itself.
- Favorite inspirational quote about photography (or life in general): Photography: „If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.“ Robert Capa. Life: „Fall seven times, stand up eight.“ Japanese Proverb
- Favorite book: „Marketing Management“* by Philip Kotler. However good a product is, it can’t survive without marketing. This book is basically the Bible of Marketing.
- Favorite photographer: There are so many wonderful photographers but primarily Steve McCurry*. Simply because of his persistence.
- One contemporary photographer you’ve recently discovered? Matt Stuart.
- Favorite photography gadget? 35 mm Lens.
- Favorite song when traveling / for the road: „Leaving on a jet plane“* by John Denver. It’s about the freedom to explore life. And Photography is about creating memories of the journey called Life.
Listen to the Gate7-Playlist on Spotify and discover the favorite songs of my podcast guests. It’s the perfect soundtrack for the road.
- What’s in your camera bag? My Camera + cleaning cloth and an umbrella during the monsoons.
Images from Soumya Shankar Ghosal
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Soumya Shankar Ghosal is a street photographer from Kolkata, India.
Soumya had been featured before on my online-photography-magazine „The Art of Creative Photography“: „Hidden Stories In The Ordinary“
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