Shriyan Photography

24/09/2026

From what we see… to what we create.

Following my recent post about sharing more of what I've learned through photography, I thought I'd start with something that has become increasingly important to me:

Photography isn't only about capturing what is in front of us. It's about deciding what we want the viewer to see.

These are buildings surrounded by streets, people, traffic, signs and all the visual clutter of a city.

But that's not necessarily what I wanted the photographs to be about.

I was looking for lines, shapes, light, reflections, contrast and negative space.

By changing my viewpoint, simplifying the composition and eventually removing color, something very familiar begins to feel different. Architecture becomes less about documenting a building and more about form and light.

And that's one of the things I love about photography.

The camera may capture reality.

But the photographer decides how to interpret it.

That's also something I'd like to explore through the photography education I'm beginning to share here not simply which settings to use, but how we can train ourselves to see differently.

Take a look through these photographs and tell me:

Which image works best for you—and what made you stop at that one?

There isn't a wrong answer. I'm curious about what your eye responds to.

20/09/2026

Photography has been part of my life for many years, and lately I've been thinking about the next chapter — sharing more of what I've learned along the way.

Not just camera settings, but the things that I believe really make a difference in photography: learning to see light, creating stronger compositions, developing your own style, understanding post-processing, and turning what you saw and felt into a finished photograph.

I'm considering putting together photography mentoring and educational content, particularly for photographers who want to move beyond simply taking technically correct pictures and start creating images with more intention.

Before I start building anything, though, I'd love to hear from you.

If you were learning photography today, what would you most want help with?

Camera settings and technique?
Composition?
Landscape/Portrait/Wildlife photography?
Editing and post-processing?
Finding your own style?
Or getting honest feedback on your photographs?

These are a few images from my own journey.

I'd genuinely love to know what you'd like to learn.

06/09/2026

I'm very happy to share that my photograph, "Echoes of the Wild Atlantic” recently received recognition and was published by 1x.

I captured this image along Ireland's beautiful Atlantic coast—a landscape where the changing light, dramatic weather, and rugged scenery can completely transform a scene from one moment to the next.

Many of you here know me through my portrait and event photography, but landscape and travel photography have also been a big part of my photographic journey for many years.

For me, landscape photography isn't simply about photographing a beautiful place. It's about light, atmosphere, composition and timing—and being there when those elements come together.

I'm looking forward to sharing more of this side of my photography here, along with the stories and thought process behind the images.

Thank you to 1x and its curators for the recognition.

https://1x.com/shriyan

📷 **Echoes of the Wild Atlantic — Ireland**

15/01/2026

They say every face tells a story, but some faces tell an entire epic. 📖🌑

There is something timeless about the intersection of shadow and character. I captured this portrait of George Schroeder on the floor at Imaging USA 2026 in Nashville, and the goal was simple: strip away the noise of a busy convention and find the soul of the subject.

Using gear provided by the team at , we were able to sculpt the light to highlight the textures that matter—the grip on the frames, the silver in the beard, and that piercing gaze. It’s a nod to the era of film noir, where the shadows did as much talking as the dialogue.

Nashville has been an incredible backdrop for inspiration this year. It’s photos like these that remind me why I picked up a camera in the first place.

Imaging USA BICOASTAL MGMT
Model: thegeorgeschroeder Lighting: Westcott Support: B&H
Fujifilm X Series US
Photo Video Pro Audio Event: #ʙɴᴡᴘʜᴏᴛᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜʏ

18/08/2025

Reflections of a Dream – San Marco in Stillness

This image reimagines Piazza San Marco not as it is, but as it might appear in a dream—reflected softly in the still waters of the mind. The familiar silhouettes of Venice dissolve into light and shadow, suspended between reality and reverie. Stripped of color, the photograph becomes a visual poem—where history, architecture, and water blur into a single, meditative vision. It is not Venice as seen, but Venice as felt.

11/08/2025

11/08/2025

A.R Rahman The Wonderment Tour 2025 Tampa Florida.

05/08/2025

Where Wildflowers Meet the Rockies
Wild alpine flowers frame the historic boat house at Maligne Lake, where pristine waters mirror the towering peaks of Jasper National Park's wilderness sanctuary.

02/08/2025

Maligne Lake Jasper, Alberta, Canada

Captured at the iconic Spirit Island, this landscape feels like stepping into a painting. Surrounded by towering peaks and mirrored by the crystal-clear waters of Maligne Lake, it’s a place that humbles you with its silence and scale.

01/08/2025

🏔 Top of Europe | Jungfraujoch, Switzerland

Standing at 11,300 feet, I captured this breathtaking view
from the snowy ridgeline near Mönch, overlooking the iconic Eiger–Mönch–Jungfrau trio, this image captures the grandeur of the Bernese Alps. Below lies the historic mountain pass of Kleine Scheidegg, where journeys begin and scale becomes humbling. Tiny hikers appear as fleeting silhouettes across a sweeping backdrop of glaciers, jagged peaks, and swirling alpine clouds.

A quiet reflection on nature’s immensity and the human spirit of exploration.

This image is a tribute to the awe-inspiring scale and quiet serenity that only the Alps can offer.

📷 Fine Art | Monochrome | Swiss Alps