“I started taking photos professionally during my college days in Warangal in 2007. Back then, films drew me to the world of visuals, and over time, I found myself more comfortable behind the camera.

At home, academics were always the focus. My father is a private teacher and my mother, a homemaker. But I tried to balance studies with creative interests. I completed a B.Sc. in Computer Science, an MBA in Marketing, a Master’s in Journalism, and an M.Sc. in Psychology, along with diploma courses, including one in photography.

Early on, I realised photography alone wouldn’t be enough to stand out. That’s when I turned to drone piloting. In 2016, I trained in Hyderabad, got certified, and started exploring visuals from above.

Since then, I’ve worked on documentation projects like bio-mining for the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation, covered Medaram Jatara, and contributed to the Kaleshwaram Project for the Telangana Government.

I’ve also worked on several feature films as a drone pilot. My aerial photos were featured in the Warangal Architecture Coffee Table Book released by the government, and I shot all the drone visuals for an upcoming edition on Srikakulam’s temples, beaches, and architecture.

Travel naturally became part of the journey. Whether solo or with a team, I’ve covered places like Raigad Fort, Pune, and various coastal towns across India. I also train others in drone piloting and recently bought a Harley-Davidson X440 to combine my love for biking with photography.

This World Photography Month, I hope to keep documenting untold stories from Telangana and beyond. For me, it’s not just about equipment. It’s about perspective, patience, and understanding what you’re capturing.”

– Bharath Ramineni, Photographer and Drone Pilot