The Photographer

About Sajal Aryan

Award-winning wildlife photographer, author, and educator dedicated to capturing and conserving India's natural heritage.

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Born and raised in the heart of India, Sajal's love affair with wildlife began at age 12 during a family trip to Jim Corbett National Park. That first sighting of a Bengal tiger in its natural habitat ignited a passion that would shape his entire life.

Journey

The Story So Far

2015

The Beginning

Left a corporate career to pursue wildlife photography full-time. Spent the first year living in and around national parks, learning the language of the wild.

2017

First Exhibition

Hosted "Whispers of the Wild" — a solo photography exhibition in Mumbai that attracted over 5,000 visitors and critical acclaim from the photography community.

2019

Book Published

"Through the Wild Lens" was published to rave reviews. The coffee-table book featuring 200+ photographs became a bestseller in the nature category.

2021

100K Community

Crossed 100,000 followers on Instagram, building a passionate community of wildlife enthusiasts. Launched the first online photography course.

2023

Award Winner

Won "Wildlife Photographer of the Year — India" award. Featured in National Geographic and Discovery Channel documentaries.

Recognition

Awards & Achievements

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year — India
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National Geographic Featured
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500K+ Community Members
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Discovery Channel Feature
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Bestselling Author
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TEDx Speaker
Gear

My Equipment

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Nikon Z9
Primary camera body
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Nikon Z8
Backup body
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Nikkor 600mm f/4
Primary wildlife lens
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Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6
Versatile telephoto
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Nikkor 105mm Macro
Macro & close-up
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Gitzo GT5563GS
Carbon fiber tripod

Let's Work Together

Interested in collaborations, speaking engagements, or commissioned work? I'd love to hear from you.

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