INDIA / Portraits in Black & White

Niket runs a tech buisness from his ground floor apartment in Pune. Working for American clients Niket and friends have built a network of contacts, data and services valued over $250,000.

Noam is an Israeli contemporary dancer who specialises in Gaga a vey well respected style of dance that only a few have permission to teach. I met Noam while filming the Avayava Contemporary Arts Festival. She is quite incredible, the best dancer I've ever seen.

This man in Dharamshala tends the Samosas at his shop. Fresh pastrys stuffed with curried potato and cauliflower is a wonder I miss everyday.

After taking this photograph the father handed over his child and took my camera. He wanted to take a picture of us. I must admit I thought my camera was a goner and I would be left dumbstruck with a child... It was fine. Like it always is.

Deepak was a close friend who gave me a copious amount of company when I broke my leg. Three months I was stuck in a dirty room with my two dogs. Alone and unable with a camera and some hash. It was a dark and strange time in my life and I'm working on a post that will do it justice. It is a story worth telling and hopefully I can tell it well!

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