EXPLORATION
By Raj Sarkar & Deb Lahiri
Foreword by
Padmashree RAGHU RAI
"Exploration" is a black-and-white photography book by Raj Sarkar and Deb Lahiri, encapsulating their two-decade journey through striking, candid imagery. This collection delves into human emotions, capturing moments of vulnerability, joy, and introspection that reflect universal experiences. Each photograph serves as a glimpse into the lives of diverse individuals, inviting readers to connect with complex narratives within each frame. With a foreword by Padmashri Raghu Rai, "Exploration" transcends simple visuals, offering a profound meditation on identity and shared humanity. Published by Redshouts Network Private Limited and supported by Retro Kolkata, this 116-page work is an evocative exploration of life itself.
Raj Sarkar & Deb Lahiri are two parallel winds, they don't clash but begin to dance with each other. Their sensibilities and explorations, can at times be ticklish and playful with good sense of humor revealing various shades of human emotions...
- Padmashree Raghu Rai
MEET THE AUTHORS
Raj Sarkar
Raj Sarkar is a celebrated street photographer and educator known for his candid, emotion-rich captures that reveal the raw essence of street life. With a career marked by numerous accolades, his work has appeared in esteemed publications like National Geographic, APF Magazine and Asian Photography. Raj Sarkar is also the founder of the World Photographic Forum and serves as a curator for the APF Magazine Street Photography group, where he fosters creative collaboration and learning. His passion for spontaneous moments makes his photography both a personal journey and a vibrant documentation of human experience.
Deb Lahiri
Deb Lahiri, a Kolkata-based photographer, has earned a prominent reputation in street, travel, and documentary photography. His work captures the raw, candid essence of human emotion and everyday life, reflecting his deep commitment to portraying authentic narratives. Transitioning from a career in insurance to photography, he established the Window Photography School, where he shares his expertise with aspiring photographers. Known for a unique blend of spontaneity and emotional resonance, Deb’s work has been celebrated in various national and international publications. His dedication to storytelling through images has positioned him as a significant voice in contemporary Indian photography.