I first picked up a camera in 2009, long before I realised how much it would shape the way I see the world. In 2017, just before a trip to Kenya, I bought my first Canon SLR, a humble 70D with a couple of lenses, and that simple decision changed everything. From the streets to the savannah, from portraits to wide open landscapes, I found myself chasing light, movement, and emotion wherever they appeared. Whether I’m photographing wildlife, people, or the quiet details most people walk past, there’s nothing that centres me more than being behind the camera, fully present, capturing a moment that won’t ever happen again.

Over time, photography became more than a hobby. It became an outlet through the highs and lows of life, a way to express myself when words didn’t land, and a way to connect with people, places, and stories I never expected to cross paths with. I’m an engineer by profession, and I’m now also an investor and beginning my journey into farming, but photography is the thing that keeps me grounded and curious. In recent years, I’ve connected with wildlife photographers and conservation groups in Sri Lanka, and I’m excited to meet more people and play my part in conservation work in my motherland. Being close to nature, watching people and animals live their lives on their own terms, reminded me of something simple but powerful, a line from one of my favourite movies, Scarface: The world is yours. You can shape your path, write your story, and become whoever you want to be. My journey with photography is proof of that, and it’s only just beginning.