Deb Lahiri
Deb Lahiri: Photographer & Educator 📸
Background & Profession:
Deb Lahiri is a photographer and educator based in Kolkata, India. He is an accomplished street and travel photographer known for his portfolio that ranges from intimate, candid black-and-white moments to vibrant documentary series. Previously, he had a career as an insurance management professional before dedicating himself fully to photography.
He is the founder and mentor of the Window Photography School in Kolkata, where he collaborates with other photographers like Rajib De. The school focuses on training the next generation of street and documentary photographers, with an emphasis on authenticity, creative vision, and hands-on learning.
Artistic Style & Philosophy:
Focus: His work centers on cultural heritage, human connection, and the timeless rhythm of everyday life. He aims to capture spontaneous and candid moments that reflect genuine human emotions and the subtle impacts of those emotions.
Approach: Lahiri believes in capturing life as it unfolds, without staging or manipulation, to ensure his work resonates with truth and authenticity. He often works on long-term projects to build a cohesive narrative through his images.
Genre Blending: He blends various genres of photography, including street, travel, documentary, and landscape, creating a unique and seasoned style.
Notable Projects & Publications:
“Exploration”: This is a coffee table book co-authored with photographer Raj Sarkar. The book has been hailed as a “masterpiece” by renowned photographer Raghu Rai, who penned the foreword. The book showcases around 100 photographs that take viewers on an evocative journey through Indian cities, capturing the extraordinary within the ordinary.
“From the Streets to Souls of Heritage”: As a mentor, he contributed to and guided a group exhibition of the same name. The showcase featured black-and-white photographs by his students that captured the rich heritage of North Kolkata’s Pathuriaghata and its neighborhoods.
Exhibitions & Features:
While Deb Lahiri’s work has been featured in numerous national and international publications, his main showcase is his work through his photography school and projects. He has been a part of various group exhibitions, and his works have been featured in publications like The Telegraph. His book “Exploration” was also featured at the prestigious Livorno Photo Meeting in Italy. He also participates as a mentor in various photo walks and photography festivals.
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Fine Art PrintsDiamond Harbour by Deb Lahiri
Original price was: ₹5,000.₹3,000Current price is: ₹3,000.Add to cartNature’s drama unfolds in this captivating image, where dark clouds gather over the river.
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Premium Photo BooksExploration
Original price was: ₹1,999.₹1,899Current price is: ₹1,899.Add to cart“Exploration” is a captivating photobook that takes you on a visual journey through the streets, capturing the essence of human emotions, everyday life, and the beauty of the mundane. Co-authored by Raj Sarkar and Deb Lahiri, this book showcases their unique perspectives and photographic styles, blending storytelling with artistic expression.
