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Contemplative Photography With Mallika Rajkumar

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I had the pleasure of attending a session on Contemplative Photography with Mallika Rajkumar during the Mindfulness For Intentional Living Workshop I attended recently. I was fascinated with the concept and in awe of this young woman who is so passionate about what she does.

Today, I’m happy to feature the Hyderabad based, Mallika Rajkumar and her beautiful pictures here and have her tell us something about contemplative photography.

Mallika Rajkumar
Mallika Rajkumar

 

Hi Mallika. Do introduce yourself to my readers.

I am Mallika Rajkumar and I am a portrait photographer. Choosing photography as a profession and working every day in learning this art is so fulfilling. Portrait photography involves an  understanding of people, their emotions, body language and being able depict all that in a photograph. I believe powerful portraits happen when a
photographer merges into the environment and is accepted by people he/she is taking pictures of. It is also photographers’ skill to notice them and click at the right moment.

Take a look at some of the portraits I’ve shot:

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You specialize in portraits. But what about your workshops?

Apart from portraits I do workshops on basics of photography and contemplative photography. My workshops are designed for people interested in photography and would like to explore their creativity through taking pictures.

Contemplative Photography? Do tell us more about that.

Contemplative photography is practising the art of photography with a focus on ‘seeing’ the beauty and richness of the world more clearly and in new ways.

“Contemplative photography is about seizing the present moment as one would delicately hold a poppy without shedding its petals. It is about non-attachment; one has nothing to lose and nothing to gain, but everything to offer to the eyes of the viewer.”—Matthieu Ricard, photographer and author of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill

The best part about Contemplative Photography is that one need not be a photographer to practice this. Although, for all photographers, this is something innate.  I encourage people to ‘see’ and ‘feel’ things around them in my workshops on Contemplative Photography. It could be any interesting pattern, or color or a human behavior. Once you learn how to see, you will learn how to capture them. And this is where photography bit comes in. Aesthetics of photography is also part of the workshop. Photographs taken need to be a reflection of one’s personality and vision and I help them build it.

How does Contemplative Photography fit in with the concept of Mindfulness?

The objective of Contemplative photography is to pay closer attention to the world around you and to live in the present moment, just what mindfulness is all about!

It is a great pleasure to be doing a workshop with Aarathi Selvan, Psychologist and a Mindfulness Guide. Her mindfulness workshops are designed for people to explore their creative side through art. And including photography makes a perfect amalgamation.

My next contemplative photography workshop is on 23rd May in Hyderabad. Please check this event page for more details: 

Portfolio and contact details:

Website : www.mallikarajkumar.com
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Email: mallikarajphotography@gmail.com
Telephone : 91 82975 10125

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  3. Barbara In Caneyhead

    Very interesting interview! Mallika\’s photography is stunning and her explanation of contemplative photography is direct and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing her work with us, Corrine! Dropping by as part of the Blitz. 🙂
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  4. DL Hammons

    In many ways…photography is much like writing. A well composed snap shot can tell a story all by itself! Thank you for the interview.

    Oh…and btw…you’re being BLITZED! Enjoy. 🙂

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  10. Robyn Campbell

    I am in awe of people who make art with their camera. I plan to buy a camera this month.My photos will be nature inspired. Wish me luck. LOVE her portraits. Thank you for featuring Mallika.

    Happy Blitz Day!! 🙂

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  50. Michelle4Laughs

    Thanks for the reminder to be mindful of the moment and the world around me.

    Happy Blitz Day!

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  56. Eva

    What beautiful pictures. You’ve been Blitzed!! I hope you enjoy your blitzing! My alter-ego will be around later to Blitz you again. Just giving you the heads up. 😀 Have a great day! Eva
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  70. Sabina

    I’m late for the BLITZ! (Computer issues, ugh). I consider myself a photographer, although I’m not a professional, and this is something that I really aim to do with my art: show a different side of people or the world to illustrate its beauty or significance. Love that you call it “contemplative” because both artist & viewer are contemplating the work!
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  71. Sarah

    I’m a little late to the party, but I wanted to make sure I stopped by and wished you a happy blitz day. 🙂

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  74. Sylvie Grayson

    What a great blog. The photos are amazing, and happy blitz day. Sorry to be late coming to the party but better late than never.
    Sylvie Grayson\
    author of Suspense, spicy romance and attempted murder!

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