"Shadow becomes White" is my codename in the photographic community. My real name is Rajat Chadda.

 

Why the name "Shadow becomes White" ?

 

One of the things common between human beings apart from the colour of blood is the colour of their shadow. Metaphorically speaking, I believe adding the colour white (or adding light) to the shadow makes the being of the human distinct.

 

My exposure to Photography goes back to the year 2000, when I signed up, on a whim, for a weekend course in Photographing Still Life. The teacher was a director of an advertising firm turned self-taught-photographer - Anand Sharan. He is now world-renowned and is a coveted member of New York School of Photography - not everyone has that privilege.

 

In a 2 day course, I spent long hours looking at 5,000 photographs, from the world's best photographers, projected on a huge wall in a dark theater. Marveling at every detail made me realize the value of image. And almost every time, I took a break to come out under the open sky, I felt I had no eyes but lenses in my sockets! My brain slowed down visual processing to an action replay setting. It was inspiring at a whole new level and a feeling I've rarely felt in my life.

 

But it was not until 2008, that I stumbled upon my boss' photographic work (who's a genius in whatever you can think of) and bought myself a Pentax K10D.

 

Since then its been a passion to constantly look for inspiration and improve with each album I shoot. Unlike photographers who work to perfect 1 technique or style, I try almost whatever I lay my eyes on.

 

Apart from shooting landscapes digitally, I am currently experimenting with pinhole based medium format photography, portrait photography as well as 35mm film photography. I really like combining human elements with nature/landscapes.

 

Ultimately, I'd like to move to fusing photography with other forms of art like mixed media art, optical illusory techniques etc.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Rajat Chadda

 

Interested in prints, photoshoots or workshops ?

Please reach out at info@shadowbecomeswhite.com