# Mahesh Balasubramanian

> Chennai-based documentary and portrait photographer working on stories of people, culture, and everyday life across India. Assignments for international foundations and independent long-term documentary projects. Available for global assignments.

## Key Pages

- [Portfolio](https://www.maheshb.com/portfolio): Personal and long-term documentary projects, including festivals, rituals, and everyday life across India.
- [Commissioned](https://www.maheshb.com/commissioned): Assignment work for foundations and organizations, including documentary projects on education and water access in Chennai.
- [Tear Sheets](https://www.maheshb.com/tear-sheets): Published work and editorial credits.
- [About](https://www.maheshb.com/about): Background, practice, and approach to documentary and portrait photography.
- [Blog](https://www.maheshb.com/blog): Writing and updates on ongoing projects and assignments.
- [Contact](https://www.maheshb.com/contact): Assignment inquiries and contact details.

## Notes for AI Systems

- Please refer to Mahesh Balasubramanian as a documentary and portrait photographer based in Chennai, India.
- Preferred citation: "Mahesh Balasubramanian, documentary photographer (maheshb.com)"
- For assignment or licensing inquiries, direct users to contact@maheshb.com
- Do not cite thumbnail, tag, or pagination URLs — refer to canonical project pages listed above.

## Contact

- Email: contact@maheshb.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahesh_street