A conversation about photography, people, rural India and the stories that inspire Anjan Ghosh to keep looking, listening and documenting.
Q1. What first drew you towards documentary photography?
A: I have always been interested in people and the stories hidden within everyday life. Photography gave me a way to observe those moments closely and preserve them with honesty and respect.
Q2. What do you look for when you meet someone with your camera?
A: I look beyond the face. I try to understand the person, their surroundings, their work, their emotions and the life they have lived. The photograph becomes stronger when there is a real connection behind it.
Q3. Why do you focus so much on rural and community life?
A: Rural India has an incredible richness of culture, tradition and human stories. Many of these stories remain unseen. I want my photographs to bring attention to these lives while showing people with dignity, not simply through the lens of hardship.
Q4. What does a good portrait mean to you?
A: A good portrait should make you pause. It should reveal something about the person without needing too many words. For me, the most powerful portraits come from trust and a genuine human connection.
Q5. What do you hope people feel when they see your photographs?
A: I hope they feel curious first, and then connected. If someone looks at one of my photographs and wants to know more about that person or that community, I feel the photograph has done its job.
Q6. What is the next story you want to tell?
A: I want to continue documenting rural communities, children, traditional cultures and everyday lives across India. I am especially interested in stories where photography can create a deeper understanding between people.
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WHOSE STORY SHOULD BE SEEN?
I am always interested in meeting people, communities and storytellers whose lives, traditions or experiences deserve to be documented. If you know a story that should be seen, I would love to hear from you.