Heritage Photography
I believe in weaving stories through my pictures and hence shooting heritage architecture is something that is quite close to my heart. Old buildings are ripe with intricate details. They are like stories waiting to be told; stories from a time long gone by. A lot of heritage buildings have had structural modifications made over time and that shows in the evolution of the architecture. I like to capture this very story that a building tries to tell and take it to the world. Before I start taking pictures, I soak up the atmosphere, and get the emotion of the place. And if through my pictures, I can take people through the same emotion and make people aware of our heritage, then why not? We all love living a moment long after it has passed. When I click heritage buildings, my focus is to capture history on camera and preserve it for future generations.
Documenting heritage buildings and historic architecture
Nikhil has photographed heritage architecture across India, including forts, palaces and colonial-era buildings. His exhibition in Kolkata documented over 50 heritage buildings belonging to the Kolkata Police, and he has published books on built heritage, including one made with INTACH.
Who heritage photography is for
- Conservation architects and heritage bodies documenting a building
- Hotels and stays in heritage properties
- Authors and publishers of books on architecture and history
- Government and institutional projects
Frequently asked questions
Have you published books on heritage?
Yes. Built Heritage of Kolkata Police and Burra Bungalows of North Bengal are coffee table books photographed by Nikhil. See the Shop page.
Do you photograph heritage buildings across India?
Yes. Assignments are taken across the country.