“I am Raghuvamsh Chavali, a Canadian photographer of Indian origin, but the way I see the world was shaped much earlier, back home in Hyderabad. I’ve travelled across many states in India, and wherever I go, I’m drawn to nature, wildlife, and street life, observing how stories unfold across different landscapes.

My journey with photography began around Ameenpur Lake and Osman Sagar, spending quiet mornings observing birds, light, and stillness. One experience I often share is photographing a grey heron—an image that took nearly five to six hours to get right. Lying by Ameenpur Lake with a Nikon D610 and a Sigma 150–500mm lens, I watched the bird move back and forth without landing. Instead of rushing, I observed its patterns and waited. Eventually, it landed, and that moment aligned perfectly with timing and patience.

Later, the countryside and the Old City of Hyderabad taught me how much emotion lives in everyday life. Those lessons stayed with me as I walked the streets of Mumbai, Mussoorie, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, and many places along the way. I often plan my travels around this instinct, choosing places where wildlife and local streets coexist within the same region. Even after moving to Canada, my work continues to explore patience, observation, and the relationship between people, nature, and urban spaces.

Over the years, my work has received multiple international awards and recognitions and has been showcased by global platforms including The Guardian and BBC Sky at Night.

Yet one moment close to my heart is receiving the Creative Nature Photography award at Nature inFocus, presented by Sudhir Sivaram, one of my long-time inspirations. Receiving that award in my home country felt like a quiet full circle.

I don’t limit myself to a single genre or tool. On the streets, I’m a street photographer, often returning to the same place for years to notice one small change. At night, chasing the Milky Way, auroras, rare comets, or thunderstorms, I step into the role of an astro enthusiast. In snow, minimalism takes over. In the wild, I photograph wildlife. But my favourite moments are when the wild quietly slips into urban life, often unnoticed.”