Travel Photographer & Storyteller

Hello, I'm Aaghran

I'm a travel photographer and storyteller who believes that every place has a story worth telling and every journey has the power to transform us. Through my lens and words, I capture the beauty, culture, and human connections that make our world extraordinary.

Aaghran - Travel Photographer
5+
Years
20+
Countries
20+
Countries Visited
100+
Stories Written
5k+
Photos Captured
50k+
Miles Traveled

My Journey

From corporate life to chasing sunrises around the world

The Beginning

It all started in a cubicle, where I found my grandmother's old camera. A spontaneous trip to the mountains changed everything - that first sunrise photograph transformed my perspective on life and ignited my passion for travel photography.

Mountain path
Coastal landscape

The Leap

I saved money, quit my job, sold most of my possessions (except my camera gear), and bought a one-way ticket to Southeast Asia. That journey transformed my life and helped me find my true purpose in storytelling.

Today

Now I travel to remote corners of the world, documenting beauty and culture. My work has been featured in various publications, and I've learned that travel is about perspective and personal growth.

Travel adventure

Recognition & Achievements

Honors that fuel my passion to continue exploring

2024

Travel Photography Award

Winner of National Geographic Travel Photography Contest

2024

20 Countries Visited

Documented stories from multiple continents

2023

Featured in Travel Publications

Photography series on sustainable tourism practices

My Equipment

Great stories deserve great tools. Here's the gear that helps me capture the world's beauty, from towering mountains to intimate cultural moments.

Sony a7R V Camera
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS
DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone
Peak Design Travel Tripod
Lowepro ProTactic Backpack

My Philosophy

Sustainable Travel

I believe in leaving places better than I found them. My travels focus on supporting local communities and promoting responsible tourism practices.

Cultural Respect

Every culture has wisdom to offer. I approach each destination with humility, curiosity, and deep respect for local traditions and ways of life.

Authentic Storytelling

My goal isn't to show you a perfect world, but a real one. The struggles, the beauty, the contradictions – they all have a place in honest travel narratives.

About me!

Choti Aankhe; Bade Sapne 🙄! I welcome bribes in the form of good food.
When not eating or traveling - I like to create products :) !

Let's get in touch.