Rajib De

Rajib De is a veteran photojournalist based in Kolkata, with a career spanning decades dedicated to capturing the city’s life, culture, and people. A self-taught photographer, he initially pursued a career as a professional cricketer before a visit to a darkroom captivated him and inspired his passion for photography.

He began his professional career working for various publications, notably serving as a photojournalist for The Telegraph and The Statesman, where he also held the position of Photo-Editor. His work often focuses on telling the human stories within Kolkata’s urban landscape, capturing the city’s rhythms, resilience, and ever-changing character. He is known for his skill in black and white and panoramic photography, which he feels allows him to explore and expand on a subject.

De’s work has been featured in exhibitions both in India and abroad. He has published several photobooks, including “Invincible City” (co-authored with Sohini Sen) and “Kolkata, My Endless City,” which feature his photographs of Kolkata juxtaposing the old with the new. Another notable project, “A Tale of Two Cities,” highlights the philosophical connection between the ancient ruins of Hampi and the modern architecture of New Town, Kolkata.

He has been a chief photographer for exhibitions, including one titled “From Kolkata To Italy,” which featured his panoramic images of Kolkata alongside photos of Italian cities.

This video is an interview with Rajib De, where he discusses his inspirations and creative process.

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    90’s Diary by Rajib De

    Original price was: ₹4,000.Current price is: ₹3,950.

    A visual chronicle of the 1990s by Rajib De, 90’s Diary brings together 100 documentary photographs reflecting a decade of personal transformation and global change, drawn from a vast archival body of work.

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    Kolkata Chronicles – Panoramic Documentary Photograph #10


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    A panoramic black and white documentary photograph of Kolkata, captured on analogue film by Rajib De.

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    Kolkata Chronicles #8

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    A panoramic black and white documentary photograph of Kolkata, captured on analogue film by Rajib De.

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    Kolkata Chronicles #9

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    A panoramic black and white documentary photograph of Kolkata, captured on analogue medium-format film by Rajib De.

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    Kolkata Chronicles #7

    Original price was: ₹35,000.Current price is: ₹33,250.

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    A panoramic black and white documentary photograph of Kolkata, captured on analogue medium-format film by Rajib De.

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    Kolkata Chronicles 6

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    A panoramic black and white documentary photograph of Kolkata, captured on analogue medium-format film by Rajib De.

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    Kolkata Chronicles V

    Original price was: ₹35,000.Current price is: ₹33,250.

    A monochrome panoramic view of Kolkata’s streets, captured through classical documentary photography.

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    Kolkata Chronicles IV

    Original price was: ₹35,000.Current price is: ₹33,250.

    A panoramic documentary photograph from Kolkata, observed patiently on analogue film.

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    Kolkata Chronicles III

    Original price was: ₹35,000.Current price is: ₹33,250.

    A black and white panoramic image exploring public space and urban rhythm in Kolkata.

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    Kolkata Chronicles II

    Original price was: ₹35,000.Current price is: ₹33,250.

    A wide-format monochrome documentary photograph documenting everyday life in Kolkata through analogue practice.

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    Kolkata Chronicles I

    Original price was: ₹35,000.Current price is: ₹33,250.

    A panoramic black and white documentary photograph of Kolkata, captured on analogue medium-format film by Rajib De.

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    Invincible City by Rajib De

    Original price was: ₹2,000.Current price is: ₹1,800.

    This photo-book  captures the essence of Kolkata, a city of resilience and beauty. Through the lens …

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