You can call me Navin or many of my friends call me Retina Charmer too :-)

I really love traveling and meeting people who are also into art, just like me. I'm fascinated by the art from ancient India and the Renaissance period. I work as a full-time photographer, and I've been doing this professionally since 2012. I take pictures for clients both in India and abroad. Recently, I've also started making travel videos for YouTube. My goal is to capture my life journey through these videos and have lots of stories to share when I'm older.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've joined Couchsurfing with a grand vision: to traverse the globe by 2030. Couchsurfing, I believe, will not only help me forge invaluable friendships on my journey but also enable me to capture the essence of the lives I encounter. If our paths cross and I'm fortunate enough to stay with you, I'd graciously request your consent to photograph you within your natural habitat. These moments will weave into a captivating photo chronicle titled "World at Home," preserving our shared stories for eternity.

Interests

• photography
• cinematography
• portraits
• story telling
• stock photography

Music, Movies, and Books

BOOK : Zero to One by Peter Thiel
BOOK : The Photographer's Manual by John Freeman
MOVIE : Avatar by James Cameron

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In my capacity as a freelance professional, I continually engage with fascinating projects, occasionally making it challenging to fully grasp the blessings bestowed upon me. Among these, a few stand out remarkably:

* Encountering the distinguished chairman of Toyota Motors, Mr. Akio Toyoda
* Embarking on a solitary journey to the remotest village in Northern India, called Turtuk when I was 18
* Embracing the exhilarating experience of a skinny dip in the Indian Ocean.

Teach, Learn, Share

I aspire to learn both Russian and Spanish. With a degree in English Literature, I'm equipped to aid someone in mastering English. Additionally, my proficiency in Photography allows me to generously share my acquired knowledge.

What I Can Share with Hosts

As an artist and a full-time photographer, filmmaker, and YouTuber. I craft authentic portraits in natural surroundings, work on my travel vlogs, and capture the essence of families, couples, landscapes, and architecture.

As a good human being, I have a lot to offer but as a professional, I can offer,

Professional Portraits
Family Photos
Couple Photos
and a great experience of sharing stories from all around the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

India