Introduction

There are those who walk a different path, those who see the world with eyes that create glorious images, those that explore and learn each step of the way.

One such talented professional is Jassi Oberai who has taken the art of photography to sophisticated levels through his constant quest for images that stay long after they have been shot. He has journeyed with his camera across the country and beyond always looking for the magical light that shines on nature, on everyday life of the human spectrum and capturing them. From capturing brilliant landscapes, shooting portraiture and various other genres Jassi does it all effortlessly with his great use of colors in everything that he shoots. In his own words, “Colors can give a whole new look to something rather mundane or something we are used to. To me that’s what I like the most about photography- looking at the world in new ways.” Jassi’s passion is much more than capturing stunning visuals, he is all about giving the knowledge that he has garnered in his professional journey and so ventured into creating ’Xploring Light’ a company that delivers in its core competence- photography at all levels.

You can either find him hanging on some distant trail juggling frames and lines creating compelling images or sprinkling nuggets of recent techniques and imagery to aspiring photographers in workshops spreading this passion called photography.

Jassi is also a Brand Ambassador with Lumix India and Global Brand Ambassador with Sirui.

Q&A session with Jassi

What is your favourite location for taking pictures and why?

"Faroe Islands. It offers immense opportunities to create stunning landscape images and the best part is that it is still away from the prying eyes of mass travellers."

What is your greatest achievement in Photography?

"I do not believe in contests. My biggest achievement is to be recognised for my work by brands like Lumix, Sirui and H&Y."

What style of Photography do you specialise in most?

"Landscape photography is my favourite and I devote maximum time to it. However, I also do portrait, fashion and travel photography."

What is your favourite camera or lens and why?

"My favourite Camera is Lumix S1. I believe camera must come to aid of a photographer rather than becoming a hindrance. Its unique features like IBIS, Slow Motion Video, Time Lapse Video and top of line dynamic range makes it unique."

What is the best picture you have taken using H&Y Filters?

"Till now, the best image I have taken using H&Y Filters is the one at Vestrahorn, Iceland. Weather was very dull. It was raining throughout. When it stopped raining, the light was dull but it had created some pools of water to be used as foreground in composition. The final image was a piece of art."

"Camera details are - Lumix S1, Canon 16-35 f/2.8 Lens, FL: 16mm, f/11, 30 secs, ISO 100, Sirui K4213X Tripod, Leofoto LH40 Ballhead, H&Y K Series ND 1000, H&Y 3 Stop Soft Graduated Neutral Density Filter"