A photograph sparks
a thousand emotions.
just like nature

kesava

the journey

teenage tryst

This fixation with the view-through-the lens caught up with him and he decided to work part-time as a teenager at a local photo studio, where he learnt the nuances of basic photography. His first big break was covering the annual day at college, which was almost two decades ago.

Just like many of us, he went through the grind, good grades, a great job in IT and finally, he saved up enough to invest on a camera while his friends saved up to buy their first bike or go on a proper date. And before he knew it, his past-time became his full-time avocation , and his day-job, only a means to support his urge to travel, experience and click away, everyday.

the big break

It was 2011, when he finally realized that he could take this up as a profession. As they say “passion is the difference between having a job and having a career”; and he had made his call. He started off with taking kids on photo-expeditions. A short, simple tour of landscapes and nature around the place he lived. Summer holidays really helped, and so did young parents who wanted their kids to pursue the passion that they couldn’t.

birdwing & beyond

One thing lead to another and in no time, the parents, their friends and many others were on board too! He took them on expeditions, thanks to the many natural avenues rich in flora and fauna around Bangalore that allowed adults to take a quick break from the daily hullabaloo and head to the forest over the weekends. The tours got bigger and the number of photo and nature enthusiasts who believed in Kesava’s concept of “knowing about what you’re clicking is as important as knowing your art” also grew over to time. This group of ardent followers lead to the creation of Birdwing, a platform for photo-enthusiasts that evolved into an international experiential photography power house.

certified naturalist

Kesava is a certified naturalist from Jungle Lodges and Resorts, Karnataka and has keenly studied animal behaviour in the wild. His attention to detail and his in-depth knowledge on photography and natural history is what truly sets him apart.

KESAVA

Founder / CEO

Founder/Director or Birdwing and a certified naturalist from jungle lodges & resorts, Karnataka. Kesava has keenly studied animal behavior in the wild. His in-depth knowledge in photography & history is what truly sets him apart.