In the age of smartphone photography, Nikhil Krishnaswamy wonders if AI-generated images will become the norm.
In today’s world of instant smartphone photography, we often capture moments without truly experiencing them. Recently, I have found magic in immersing myself in a moment, appreciating it for what it is, and then deciding to capture that memory.
At the age of eleven, I stumbled upon my dad’s old camera in the attic. My first instinct was to take it all apart, where I discovered a world of intricate mechanics and craftsmanship.
I found that this camera didn’t offer the instant gratification of an iPhone snapshot; it was a journey of understanding every dial, every button, each its own mystery—puzzle pieces that all had to join together to create the perfect photo.
YouTube became my photography teacher, guiding me through the technicalities of composition and exposure. But beyond the skills, I discovered my voice. As an introvert, photography became a language more powerful than words, allowing me to tell stories, evoke emotions, and capture the essence of a moment in ways words often can’t.