India’s wilderness is among the most diverse on Earth. From the dense mangroves of Sundarbans to the open grasslands of Gir and the high-altitude snow deserts of Ladakh, wildlife thrives in varied forms—and capturing this beauty are some of India’s most talented wildlife photographers.
These photographers are not just artists but passionate conservationists, educators, and storytellers. Here are the Top 10 Wildlife Photographers in India you must follow, along with links to explore their work.
🐘 1. Sudhir Shivaram – sudhirshivaramphotography.com
📍 Bangalore, Karnataka
🎯 Specialties: Big cats, birds, wildlife education
Why He’s Top: A legendary figure in Indian wildlife photography, Sudhir is known for both his art and conservation outreach. His workshops are among the most sought-after in India.
🐅 2. Shaaz Jung – shaazjung.com
📍 Karnataka / South India
🎯 Specialties: Leopards, forest light, fine art wildlife
Why He’s Top: Known as the “Leopard Man of India,” Shaaz has documented rare black panthers and tells soulful stories through ethereal light and composition.
🐾 3. Rathika Ramasamy – rathikaramasamy.com
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🎯 Specialties: Birds, wildlife in wetlands
Why She’s Top: One of India’s first female wildlife photographers, Rathika’s clean compositions and crisp avian portraits have earned her international acclaim.
🐯 4. Kalyan Varma – kalyanvarma.net
📍 Bangalore, Karnataka
🎯 Specialties: Wildlife photojournalism, endangered species
Why He’s Top: Co-founder of Nature InFocus, Kalyan’s work blurs the line between photography and activism. He has worked with BBC, Nat Geo, and conservation bodies.
🐻 5. Amoghavarsha JS – amoghavarsha.com
📍 Bangalore, Karnataka
🎯 Specialties: Documentary, cinematic storytelling
Why He’s Top: A filmmaker and photographer, Amoghavarsha’s work on forests and elephants has featured in multiple international film festivals and UNESCO programs.
🦉 6. Jayanth Sharma – toehold.in
📍 Mysore, Karnataka
🎯 Specialties: African safaris, birds, mammals
Why He’s Top: A globally recognized wildlife photographer and founder of Toehold, he merges travel with conservation in every shot.
🐆 7. Aditya ‘Dicky’ Singh – Instagram
📍 Ranthambore, Rajasthan
🎯 Specialties: Tigers of Ranthambore
Why He’s Top: A former civil servant turned conservationist, Dicky’s intimate tiger photography from Ranthambore is both rare and raw.
🐅 8. Sandesh Kadur – sandeshkadur.com
📍 Bangalore, Karnataka
🎯 Specialties: Himalayas, Western Ghats, big cats
Why He’s Top: A Nat Geo Explorer and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, Sandesh’s visuals focus on India’s fragile ecosystems and rare species.
🐘 9. Dhritiman Mukherjee – dhritiman.com
📍 West Bengal
🎯 Specialties: Rare/endemic species, underwater wildlife
Why He’s Top: From snow leopards to endangered birds, Dhritiman ventures into unexplored terrains, often risking extreme conditions to bring unseen wildlife to the public eye.
🦓 10. Nayan Khanolkar – nayankhanolkar.com
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra
🎯 Specialties: Urban wildlife, leopards in city fringes
Why He’s Top: His image of a leopard in Mumbai’s slums has gone viral globally. Nayan’s work uniquely documents the coexistence of wildlife and urban life.
