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Raghu Rai

Raghu Rai: The Eye of India by Jerome D. Introduction Raghu Rai (18 December 1942 – 26 April 2026) was an Indian photographer and photojournalist widely regarded as the greatest chronicler of independent India — and, by many accounts, the finest photographer his country has ever produced. Born in the village of Jhang in Punjab, British India (now Pakistan), he trained as a civil engineer before discovering photography through his elder brother, the photographer S. Paul. His first published image — a donkey staring straight into the lens — appeared in The Times of London . He joined The Statesman newspaper in New Delhi as chief photographer in 1966 and never looked back. In 1971, the legendary Henri Cartier-Bresson , impressed by an exhibition of Rai's work at Galerie Delpire in Paris, nominated him to join Magnum Photos — making Rai the first and, for decades, the only Indian member of the world's most prestigious photography cooperative. He formally joined in 19...

Zanele Muholi

  Zanele Muholi: Visual Activist Through the Lens Zanele Muholi is a South African visual activist and photographer whose work powerfully documents and celebrates the lives of Black LGBTQIA+ communities. Known for their striking self-portraits and deeply personal series, Muholi uses photography as both art and activism — challenging stereotypes, confronting injustices, and creating visibility for marginalized identities. Their work is as technically masterful as it is socially urgent, positioning Muholi among the most important contemporary photographers of our time. Camera Gear Zanele Muholi has employed a range of professional gear across their projects, favoring tools that allow precision and intimacy: Nikon DSLR cameras (D800, D850) – For high-resolution portraiture and documentary projects. Nikon D850 Canon EOS 5D and 7D series – Used in earlier projects, providing versatility and reliability. Canon Eos 7D Canon Eos 5D Prime lenses (35mm, 50mm, 85mm f/1.4) – For sh...