The PhotographerAbout Sajal Aryan
A Life Through the Lens
My deepest passion lies in the rugged terrains of Ranthambore National Park, where I specialize in tracking and documenting the lives of its magnificent apex predators—tigers and leopards. Since beginning this journey in 2016, my camera has been a tool for both art and conservation. Utilizing high-end professional gear Nikon, I strive to capture intimate, high-fidelity moments that tell the true story of the wild.
This immersive field experience culminated in the publication of my first professional photography book, The Royal Wild of Ranthambore, which features a foreword by my esteemed mentor, Sudhir Shivram. My dedicated work in visual storytelling has been recognized with honors including the Young Wildlife Photographer Award and the Dronacharya Award Rajasthan.
Beyond static imagery, I share the thrill of the jungle through cinematic vlogs, safari guides, and off-roading expeditions on YouTube, giving a global audience a front-row seat to the natural world.
The Path So Far
The Beginning
Began the wildlife photography journey full-time. Armed with a Nikon and a passion for India's wilderness, the work in Ranthambore National Park began.
Solo Exhibition
'Whispers of the Wild' — a solo exhibition in Mumbai that drew 5,000+ visitors and established a reputation for cinematic wildlife storytelling.
Bestselling Author
'The Royal Wild of Ranthambore' was published to critical acclaim with a foreword by Sudhir Shivram, establishing Sajal as a premier wildlife documentarian.
Community Growth
Crossed 100K followers on social media and launched online photography courses, sharing a decade of field experience with aspiring wildlife photographers worldwide.
Awards & Recognition
Won Wildlife Photographer of the Year — India. Delivered TEDx Mumbai talk 'The Art of Patience: Lessons from Wildlife Photography'. Featured on NatGeo & Discovery Channel.
World Record Holder
Recognized in the Genius Book of World Records. Won IPPA Photographer of the Year and the National Patriotic Droneography Competition. Guest lecturer at IIT Bombay Photography Festival.
Awards & Honours
Young Wildlife Photographer Award
Recognized for outstanding creative visual storytelling and tracking expertise in the field
Dronacharya Award Rajasthan
Prestigious state honor awarded for exceptional contributions to nature conservation and mentoring
Genius Book of World Records Holder
Recognized for extraordinary achievements in wildlife photography
IPPA Photographer of the Year
International Photography & Publishing Awards — Wildlife category
National Patriotic Droneography Competition — Winner
First prize for aerial wildlife and landscape photography
Wildlife Photographer of the Year — India 2023
Winning portfolio across India's premier wildlife photography competition
TEDx Mumbai 2023 Speaker
'The Art of Patience: Lessons from Wildlife Photography'
IIT Bombay Photography Festival — Guest Lecturer
Keynote on conservation storytelling through the lens
My Gear
Lens for Tigers
I founded the 'Lens for Tigers' initiative in 2022 with a simple mission: use the power of photography to fund real conservation. A portion of every print sale, workshop fee, and book purchase goes directly to anti-poaching patrols, habitat restoration, and community education programs in and around India's tiger reserves.
To date, we have contributed to the protection of over 500 square kilometres of critical tiger habitat and supported the training of 30+ forest rangers. Because the wild doesn't need more spectators — it needs more defenders.
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Learn dynamic tracking workflows, composition, and post-processing in the field or online.