Visual Appeal

Whether through photographs or films, Arjun Kamath has stories to tell and he does them with élan

- Arjun Kamath

How did it all begin?

AK: Photography happened to me after a fair deal of hustling. After high school, I took up engineering without much consideration. Although I was good at what I was studying, it did not excite me. This made me wonder what I was passionate about, and I started searching for things to do. My childhood fascination with cinema came to my rescue. I decided to explore theater in the third year of engineering. At the time, acting in plays/films and being on set came as an enjoyable change in my life, but I was still not done with the probing.

Soon after, I bought a point and shoot camera and started experimenting with photography. I remember going on a trip to Delhi where I was completely absorbed in taking pictures. I uploaded them on Facebook and received much appreciation. This encouraged me to dive even deeper into photography. I wanted to keep on improving. At this point, I was ecstatic about what I was doing and there was no looking back. That’s how it all began.

What role has formal education played in your career?

AK: Studying Film and TV Production at USC School of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles had a significant impact on me as an artist. It helped me find my voice and gave my flair a direction. It wasn’t just the course - when you’re constantly accompanied by people representing different cultures, talents, and perceptions, you get excited about what you can bring to the table.