27% of you want to be photographers

Deepshikha Jain A well-known architectural, industrial, and travel photographer, Deepshikha has travelled the world for the perfect picture, showcased at major exhibits, and worked with the best publications in her field.

How did you get your

break? “My first big break was to photograph the Tata Institute’s Banyan Park for the cover story of DOMUS in Feb 2012, a year after I started out as a professional photographer. It was my first magazine shoot and I was shooting the cover, so I was naturally thrilled.”

Being a photographer is your dream job because... “My love for travel exceeds all else, and photography gives me ample

reasons to travel, making it the perfect job for me.”

What does it take to be a successful

photographer? “More than anything else, you need good networking skills, the willingness to put yourself out there, and being open to criticism.”

What is your advice to aspiring photographers? “Stick to what you believe in, take all the criticism you get, and let your work speak for itself.”

Jacket and shoes, both Kenneth Cole; floor-length jacket, Masaba; tank top and pants, both Zara; necklace and rings, Curio Cottage