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Re: UP: Girl shot dead by jilted lover during engagement ceremony in Bulandsheher

naina — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:46:24 -0000

This is a cease & desist notice for the image being used in this article. I am the photographer who photographed a client wedding in New Delhi and this image is a misrepresentation of the actual event. You have 48 hours to remove this image. Refusal to comply will result in legal consequences.

Re: Diet, Health & Wellness Mantras

naina — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 04:30:50 -0000

OMG! Thank you so much for sharing Ranjan! This is delightful! Also, after writing the post, I realized I was no longer aware of what calories I was consuming anymore - so I've re-started writing in the diary again and that's instant perspective. Simple arithmetic. I'm already eaten 900 calories before noon today and I can only eat another 700 till midnight unless I go for my 10km walk, which usually burns about 800 calories. Transfer the angst to the calculator ;)

Re: Wedding Series Part 1 – Here Comes The Bride

naina — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 06:42:18 -0000

So lovely Anushka! Many congratulations on the lovely boy - he is lucky to have you! I love how you're sharing your journey and the cute little anecdotes. Hugs.

Re: Naina.co Free Giveaway 3000 INR paytm cash for 3 Winner - Goammi | Boss Of Educatin,Marketing and Technology

naina — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 23:51:13 -0000

Thank you for sharing this Salim! Cheers!

Re: Reacting to reactions on Tata’s #ZestUpYourLife blogger engagement

naina — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 02:34:17 -0000

Hi Karthik, I'm only commenting on your observation of my recent post. Unfortunately due to the nature of the product / brand & activity, if I give any indication, it will be clear who the client was & I'm not keen on that. All my contracts include the condition that no content will be shown to the client for pre-approval etc. But some engagements require customizations & these are based more on brand identity guidelines than on "showing only positive things about the product". Like I said, hard to explain without giving away specifics unfortunately.

This is an interesting space to be in & I agree with the overall tone & message of your post above. Anyone can be an influencer / consumer, which is why it is so hard for clients & their agencies to form any standards / benchmarks.

Re: Be prepared to get shocked!

naina — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 06:49:27 -0000

Very well done contest - focusing on your USP - cheers! Now, how I think I can make sure my skin care / beauty products are safe : since I'm a photographer / blogger, the most I can do is to approach the brand to do a story on their production facility - from gathering the raw materials / farming to processing those product at the manufacturing facility and then the packaging process and distribution - this way, not only can I document the entire process, I can also share the same on my blog as a story for my audience to see as well. This will start a discussion and bring on more questions that the brand will have a chance to answer. In my experience, brands that truly do not use harmful ingredients will welcome this approach and answer all questions. If a brand does have something to hide, I doubt they will allow me or anyone else near their production facilities! I have yet to do such a story so you know what that means ;) I try to source my products from small single person set ups who make their own products and use their own products - made of natural ingredients. Apart from this, not every individual can set up a chemistry lab at their home to test each product they purchase - trust in the brand and their team is a very large aspect.

Re: 5 essential travel tips & gear for the travelling location photographer

naina — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:26:47 -0000

OMG! So cute Von! I loved #1 and #2 - didn't know this and I am certainly going to use it for domestic flights within India - I always dislike arguing with the flight staff and this should quickly put things in order - unless they themselves have no idea what "limited liability" is! Unicorns are not my style - I think I'll find a frog :D Thanks for sharing - it's my first time on your blog / seeing your work - bookmarked!

Re: A faster, more secure and prettier Fetchnotes

naina — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:12:19 -0000

Excellent to see new stuff. I love FetchNotes - it's simple and exactly what I need.

Re: Be Delicious

naina — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:43:31 -0000

More cinemagraphs! Lovely!

Re: The Hypocrisy of Indian Designers

naina — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:24:42 -0000

LOVE IT! We want more of you Kallol!

Re: GIVEAWAY

naina — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:11:01 -0000

OMG! It's always lovely to read your blog stories & drool over those fantastic images. No exaggeration. I've been inspired by your work & two of my favorites from recent posts have been Versailles & the Polo lunch. I'd also love love love to see more of you in a short-story video or a series of Cinemagraphs that tell a story? I realize it will be a lot of work but what can I say! I look forward to seeing more of you. All the way in India here, meanwhile, I'm striving to raise the industry expectations from bloggers by taking a leaf out of your book & raising the bar with photography & blogging. Please come to India & let's collaborate. Working with you & Kevin will be SO COOL! *hugs*

Re: paris fashion week hedi slimanes saint laurent debut

naina — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 04:22:18 -0000

Yes, brilliant review. Thank you Lisa. If they don't allow you in the back, their loss - although it would be quite a boost for them if they did & subsequently you fall in love with them. What a "frisson of the unexpected" that would be!

Re: I’m writing a novel, because the Internet told me to

naina — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:59:35 -0000

Brilliant! Congratulations Oliver! Inspiring!

Re: As Time Goes By

naina — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:00:50 -0000

Gorgeous images Jamie. Many congratulations to you and Kevin. Both of you look adorable. Cheers to a happy, successful, full of love and peaceful life together. And SO looking forward to your blog updates!

Re: Yes, I was hacked. Hard.

naina — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 10:06:22 -0000

Very sorry to hear about this Mat. A device or account being "hackable" is no logic for someone to actually do the hacking. I am not a fangirl for any brand and it's childish to even think on that path. I am sorry for the people who are commenting using that logic. I can feel your pain. Personally & professionally. I understand it's no consolation but *hugs* I hope it gets sorted quickly. And I hope people grow a brain. [ It's a hope in hell but it still is hope. ]

Re: Blue Skies, Calm Seas & Me: Monsoon Style in Mumbai {outfit}

naina — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:29:21 -0000

Cool camera and bag :D And Delhi?! Let's meet if you have time :)

Re: Chicken

naina — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:08:46 -0000

I'd like to know too. How to break it. It saddens me each day how we treat each other. And even if I would like to be nice to someone - anyone, I am advised I probably shouldn't because the other person might have an agenda. We carry our walls with us now. I would like to see how when someone travels, their behavior is different - if at all - than when they are in their regular home / neighborhood environments. Mine is different. I am nicer when I travel. [ got here via a share on Twitter by @syamant ]

Re: If You Don't Know, Now You Know...

naina — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:44:28 -0000

VSCO Cam for Android too! Pretty please with a cherry on top!

Re: We have no budget for photos

naina — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:44:28 -0000

Bravo Sephi. I'm with you all the way. I've replied to many such emails with links to Tony's blog post and other blog posts from John Harrington as well. But I've never blogged publicly with the person's name - which, in retrospect, I could have done and in the future, will be doing. You're right, it isn't just an "Indian" problem. I don't work for free but I have given away a few of my images to never-heard-of-magazines because a friend was launching the first issue etc. The problem is, there's no "just once". they always come back to you asking for more, for free, and then if you ask them for compensation, they behave as if I've stabbed them in the back :D

Re: Wedding Albums: A post by photographer Naina

naina — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:12:08 -0000

Thanks Canvera! Great things coming up I'm sure.

Re: The Amazing Race… Burp

naina — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:22:42 -0000

LOL! So true, so true. *vigorously nods head.

Re: http://fromme-toyou.tumblr.com/post/6757699029

naina — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:57:26 -0000

Definitely Chestnut! It's gorgeous. I'd been drooling over the same for a while after I saw it on theimageisfound.com and now you're writing about it too! Coincidence will be perfect when I get to win this :)

Re: App Review: Camera 360

naina — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:35:29 -0000

I've done a detailed review of Camera 360 and it's the best Android camera app I've ever used. I do use FxCamera sometimes but the developers on Camera 360 have released a couple of effects available only on the pro version, which I have purchased. Detailed review with tons of photographs here : http://www.studioaside.com/...

Re: Logo Design Love Book Giveaway – 3 Copies

naina — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:12:00 -0000

Me too! I'd love one of David's books. And thanks for making this possible Graham :) While I've been following you on Twitter, your RSS feed wan't on my GReader. Now it is!

Re: The ‘Photo Nazi’!

naina — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:24:17 -0000

Good lord Sephi! Great post and a fantastic discussion in the comments.

I've always wanted to be a photographer and I did reach out to a couple of very respected Indian senior photographers about 8 years back. From one I got stone-cold silence and the other told me I definitely had the "eye". I was shooting film at that time and most of what I had to show was flowers, abstract photographs of a jetty, a few portraits and some shots of lights. I used to spend all my pocket money [ I was a teenager ] on film and getting that film developed - I couldn't possibly think of setting up my own darkroom.

Have a DSLR definitely make life easier for me - as a photographer and when I got a good deal on a new camera - I have a Nikon D90 - I took it. My aim was to make pictures and while equipment does play a part, I don't believe it restricts the quality of photography. When I did not have a DSLR, some of my really good work was shot on a Sony point & shoot.

And while I thoroughly appreciate the idea of having a mentor, it has been impossible to find one - for me. Even conversations with fellow-photographers are usually quite cold. So far, you and Joseph Radhik are the only two photographers who have responded / discussed / had conversations / exchanges with me, that have been constructive.

Being a professional photographer, in today's world, isn't just about being a good photographer - it is also about running a successful practice - the websites, the portfolio, the client-relationship management, social networking and Photoshop. One also needs to know what one is trying to achieve by one's photography - for example, your style of photographs is very different from mine - I use a lot of Photoshop and love dramatic lighting enhanced by Levels, etc. I don't do it because everyone does it, I do it because I love the results and my clients do too - I use Photoshop to enhance the character of the photograph or further solidify the focus on the subject I'm trying to bring forth.

You still have way more experience in photography than I do - but even I get a lot of such emails from people wanting to be photographers. The irony.

If someone ever told my that my photography sucked and that I should think of think of something else as a career, I would not take that opinion seriously. I've been through my phase of shooting flowers and sunsets and I know it was just a phase. I am still finding out where my soul lies.

When, as an individual, you know you want to be a photographer, nothing anyone else says should stop you in that quest. The fact that "Sunil" replied with a thanks probably shows he just might be serious about it. But for someone who wants to turn into a professional photographer, my "advice" has always been one simple thing : Get out and make photographs. Experiment.

And I respect your for blogging about this. Not all of us have the guts to be real and it's quite a feat achieving that & not being fazed by negative comments.