“Haramkhor”: The story of a single camera | Ganesh Vanare | TEDxJai Hind College

Career Journey & Passion - The speaker has been a photographer for the past 10 years, with his journey starting in college [1] - Photography is not just a passion but the speaker's closest love, providing him with observation skills [3] - The speaker considers himself a visual storyteller, impacted by travel and different stories [1] Travel & Cultural Experiences - Travel within India has shown the speaker the simplicity of life in villages versus the loneliness in cities [1] - The speaker emphasizes the connection between people through feelings, regardless of religion or location [1] - Documenting the Maha Kumbh after 144 years provided an opportunity to explore faith and human connection [2] - A visit to Kashmir during the "Chillai Kalan" period (-10° Celsius) highlighted the resilience and happiness of the locals [3] Photography & Light - Light is essential in photography, with the speaker's wife, Roshni (meaning light), also playing a controlling role in his life [3] - Understanding light quality is crucial in photography, adding life to the photos [3] - Photography captures time and makes it history, documenting various events from COVID-19 to the Olympics [3] Inspiration & Storytelling - The speaker is inspired by stories and believes in understanding the world through different perspectives [3] - Mumbai has given the speaker recognition and believes the city helps fulfill dreams [3]