Biography
Sumit is a self-taught photographer who for a long time borrowed his uncle’s camera out of a strong desire to snap photos of everything.
Today, he uses a Canon 5D and primarily a 24-70 f/2.8L Canon lens.
Sumit is more than a photographer–he has many passions and talents. After graduating from the University of California San Diego with an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Sumit pursued a second bachelor of science degree in Psychology. Afterward, he attended the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine for his M.D. and the Marshall School of Business for an M.B.A. Sumit’s other hobbies include magic, technology, and business. He currently lives in New York, where he will continue to capture the beauty of this dynamic, fast-paced, multicultural state.
Artist Statement
Some cultures believe that the soul can be captured into a camera. Though we know that a camera cannot capture souls, my intent is to capture the essence of the soul of my subjects. Whether it is landscape, a person, or an object, I aim to allow the viewer to glimpse into something deeper and more beautiful then what may appear to the eye. If an image acheives this worthwhile pursuit, then it is successful.
Artist Statement
Some cultures believe that the soul can be captured into a camera. Though we know that a camera cannot capture souls, my intent is to capture the essence of the soul of my subjects. Whether it is landscape, a person, or an object, I aim to allow the viewer to glimpse into something deeper and more beautiful then what may appear to the eye. If an image acheives this worthwhile pursuit, then it is successful.
Special Thanks
Special thanks to my cousins Ajay Singh Kharbanda and Sumit Banga for traveling India with me and acting as my guides, location scouts and going wherever the wind took us. It would have been boring without you guys. Thanks to Larry Horowitz for his eye in selecting the images. I learned as much through our conversations as I did with a camera in my hand.
