ABOUT
"See the world through my lens and you might find it just as beautiful"
Hailing from the Milk Capital of India; Chinmay Puranik is a self-shooting director and a wildlife conservation enthusiast from Gujarat, India. Having lived a majority of his life in Western India, he was raised amongst a multitude of cultures and traditions, which has allowed him to keep an open perspective and not limit himself to societal conforms and ideologies.
Having pursued a Bachelors in Travel and Tourism Management from Amity University in Mumbai has allowed him to discover his love for traveling and exploring new places and every turn. The thrill of exploring and discovering something new on every turn was something that ignited a passion to capture these limitless moments, for them to remain long after they had passed.
After starting his journey with photography in 2016 Chinmay spent a lot of time studying the work of professionals and understanding what it took to be in the field and creating content that generated impact. In the 5 years that followed he spent his time learning the tricks of the trade and delving into different genres of photography. Over the years he found his calling as a wildlife photographer and developed a deeper interest in the field of conservation and a passion to understand the harmonious cohabitation of various species. He spent his time in college working with experts at the "Voluntary Nature Conservancy" visiting various locations and observing the coexistence between humanity and the creatures of the wild.
With Publications in reputed mediums like "Times of India" and the " Wild India Magazine," he has only grown in confidence and aims to display his perspectives and ideologies to people in the near future.
Co-Existence & Me
" I grew up with real stories of bonding with urban wildlife since my childhood and realized that once you learn to create a notion of 'Trust' within the wildlife, they will have you embraced in their world."
"I was captivated by the places & people who shared an incredible bond of understanding with the wild creatures in their surroundings. This ignited a spark within me to dive deep into the world of coexistence and thrive towards making it a better place for every living species on this planet."