On the occasion of World Photography Day, Team Discover East had a chat with veteran photographer from Assam, Bidya Sagar Baruah. Barua hails from Bokakhat and currently resides in Guwahati.
Q : When did you start doing photography? Which was your first ever camera?
A : I started Photography at a very early age and have been in the field of photography for the last 30 years . First camera I touched was a Click III, and later I bought a Canon FTb .
Q : What are the three most important qualities that every photographer should possess?
A : I believe that observation , creativity and hard-work builds the base of any photographer. Besides, there is the everyday struggle of updating oneself with innovative ideas and techniques.
Q : How would you define a ‘perfect photograph’?
A : I believe that the journey towards perfection is more valuable than reaching it, or having the illusion of being perfect. For me, perfection doesn’t exist .
Q : What is the most challenging part of being a photographer?
A : The most challenging issue is dealing with the frustration when one is not doing good. So is spoiling oneself with pride when very successful.
Q : What are the changes in trends you see when you started photography and now?
A : Photography has definitely been changing it’s perspective and trend in this digital age . It’s no more a domain of the arty lot but has become part of everyday communication. Hence bringing the mass culture has it’s own kind of ups and downs .
Q : What is your message to aspiring photographers?
If I think about message I would like to say that Photography is still a creative field though it has become a easy and everyday phenomenon . It’s going to certainly evolve and rise above the trend culture to a new hight as a form of art.
Team Discover East thanks Mr. Baruah for his time and effort in the world of photography. You can also read about the tips and tricks of Food Photography in Discover East.
