Life through his lenses

Travel photographer Aman Chotani has captured some of his most beautiful pictures in Nepal but the latest images coming from the picturesque country are tragic beyond belief. As the Himalayan nation reels under a devastating natural disaster, the eminent lens-man has decided that proceeds from his upcoming exhibition will contribute to Nepal’s relief efforts. 

Portrait Talk by Aman Chotani, the photographer’s latest photography exhibition  will be displayed at Open Palm Court, India Habitat Centre from May 29 to June 1. Chotani, who loves to capture untold stories through his camera, has dedicated this exhibition to the tragedy-stricken people of Nepal.

The artiste believes in telling stories through his captured images. His motto is to travel to beautiful, rusty, adventurous locations to capture untold stories, unseen traditions and unprecedented experiences. 

His latest exhibition showcases a new perspective to learning that we could glean from life itself. The compilation includes works detailing everything from the captured innocence of a child to the ruggedness of people of rural India. A country which he has traveled and captured in his lens, Nepal is very close to Chotani’s heart. Understandably, the tragedy that has devastated the country has caused pain and anxiety to him as he hopes and prays for the well-being of the people he met during his travels. 

Commenting on the recent Nepal earthquake that has claimed thousands of lives, Aman says, “Nepal is very close to my heart. I have captured some of my best images from Nepal. I explored Nepal for more than a fortnight and experienced some of the best moments of my life there. While trekking from the Annapurna base camp, I met this mother and daughter duo who have lived alone and happily embracing life in the mountains of Nepal. The mother aged 109 years and the daughter (94) were a true inspiration.” 

“After the massive devastation in the country, I have decided to donate all the funds we collect from the exhibition to the Nepal Relief Fund,” he adds.