Meet Ar. Tushar Garg, a.k.a Techfrog, an architect turned photographer and an avid animal lover whose unique compositions and stunning visuals will boggle your mind. Here is a complete interview of him sharing his views about Travel & Architectural Photography.
I met Tushar in 2019 during one of my office offsite events. He was at the event as a photographer. Since then, I have been following his work religiously. It was in 2021 when I approached him for this initiative that he graciously accepted. We had a pleasant telephonic conversation about his journey as a photographer that you will get to read in this post. I hope you guys like our conversation and gain something from it.
Tell us about yourself & why you became a full-time photographer.
Hi. my name is Tushar. I am an architect by profession. I worked as an architect for three years before quitting my job to become full-time Travel & Architectural photographer.
I was tech-savvy since childhood. Therefore, I always had the coolest gadgets in my possession, including a good quality camera phone during my college days. Thanks to this, I became the official photographer of my group. That is how my journey began as a photographer, from capturing photos of my friends to shooting a few of the best exotic properties in India.
When did you start your journey as a full-time photographer?
My journey as a photographer began in 2018 when I decided to merge my passion with my profession. I did thorough research about the scope of architectural photography in India before quitting my job. That is how I began my career as an Architectural & Travel photographer.
What is your favourite photography genre?
I am not a fan of studio shoots. I love outdoor photography like cityscapes, landscapes, monuments, festivals etc., where I get to meet new people and learn from them.
What is your favourite photography gear?
I adore a wide-angle lens because of its versatility as it can be used for both travel and architectural photography and, hence is my all-time favourite.
What is your favourite time of the day for shooting photos?
I love to shoot during the golden and blue hours, as that is when I get the most dramatic shots. For those who are new to photography, here is a brief description.
Golden hour is a term used by photographers to describe the last hour before sunset and the first hour after sunrise.
Blue hour is a not so common term used by photographers to describe 30 minutes right after sunset and just before sunrise.
As a travel photographer, do you plan your compositions?
I avoid planning my compositions as it restricts me from looking at the bigger picture. However, videos require a bit of planning before trips. You can check out the recent videos on his Youtube channel.
What are the best gears to carry as a travel photographer?
A multipurpose lens like 24-180mm helps you shoot wide-angle images, portraits etc. Therefore, it works as a great gear to carry for a travel photographer. However, I would not suggest spending too much on them. A mid-range body along with a Digirech tripod would suffice.
How do you adjust your technique while shooting outdoors in grey or bad weather?
Honestly, grey is my favourite weather because I get a naturally diffused light. It allows me to focus on the composition more than the camera settings.
Photography angles that you feel go best with travel.
I love low angle shots to get more depth in my compositions.
Can you share your thought process behind this composition?
I am obsessed with lines and symmetry and hence made the most of this while composing my image. I merged two composition rules, leading lines and the rule of thirds, to place the elements on the grid. Moreover, the weather became a blessing in disguise, as it added a dramatic effect to my composition.
I am too a fan of lines and symmetry, and so this photo caught my eye. I feel Kedarnath trek images are one of his best works that I have seen to date. Therefore, I just had to deep dive to understand the thought process behind the composition. You can check more of Tushar’s work on Instagram. I hope you learned something from this post, and stay tuned for more!
