Where They Belong
Environmental Portraits Across India
Where They Belong brings together environmental portraits created over years of travel across India. Rather than isolating the subject, these photographs place people within the spaces they inhabit—streets, homes, rivers, places of worship, markets, and landscapes that shape their daily lives. Together, they explore the connection between people and place, revealing how environment, work, culture, and tradition become part of every portrait.
Sadhu, Varanasi, India, 2024 A portrait of a sadhu in Varanasi, where the river and the city's centuries-old spiritual traditions form an enduring backdrop.
Boatman, Patna, Bihar, India, 2024 A boatman on the banks of the Ganges in Patna, Bihar. I travelled with him as he ferried passengers across the river to a small village on the opposite bank.
At the Ganga Aarti One of the priests leading the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, a daily ceremony of light, prayer, and devotion on the banks of the Ganges.
Morning Ritual, Varanasi A devotee performs his morning ritual on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi as the first light of day spreads across the river.
Woman, Jodhpur An elderly woman sits quietly outside her home in Jodhpur. The city's distinctive blue walls become more than a backdrop, reflecting the place she has long called home. Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, 2012
Young Monk, Bylakuppe, India A young monk walks through the monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka.
Musician, Pushkar A local musician in Pushkar, Rajasthan, carrying his traditional instrument across the landscape that has shaped his community for generations.
Idol Maker, Kumortuli In Kumortuli, Kolkata, an idol maker adds the finishing touches to a Ganesha sculpture as preparations begin for the festival season.
Textile Worker, Kolkata A textile worker stands among rows of circular knitting machines in a factory in Kolkata. Surrounded by the constant rhythm of machinery, he is part of the process that transforms yarn into fabric.
Camel Herder, Pushkar A camel herder stands among his camels at the Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan, where livestock trading remains an enduring part of the region's culture and livelihood.