A quiet Sunday morning in Sunder Nursery came alive with clicks of cameras as hobbyist photographers knelt, sat down and even lay flat to capture the vivid flora and fauna present there. This is how a typical photo walk with Delhi Photography Club unfolds. Like them, many other photography clubs across NCR are becoming communities for amateur photographers to connect with like-minded people.
Photography clubs across NCR are becoming communities for amateur photographers to connect with like-minded people.
‘At these walks, you go in with a camera and walk out with a sharper eye’Photo walks in a city like Delhi, which is a melting pot for cultures and communities, allow people with all expertise levels to participate. Founder of the Delhi Photography Club (DPC), Virendra Shekhawat says, “What makes Delhi truly special is its unique blend of old and new – where centuries-old bazaars coexist with contemporary architecture and urban spaces. The city has an inherent spirit of acceptance and adaptability, making it an ever-evolving canvas for photographers.”
Mobile photography lets amateurs join photo walks and learn
You’re being mindful of the photograph so you’re right in the moment. That really helps me unwind
Neha Prabhakar Rustagi, a psychologist
Lipi Yadav, content curator at Rihaa, an art-based community, that also conducts photo walks in NCR, says, “For an amateur photographer, moments like these are transformative. You walk in with a camera and walk out with a sharper eye, a bolder voice, and a deeper connection to your craft.” Talking about participants getting to work with different genres of photography, professional photographer Ayush Krishna Tripathi says, “When I conduct these walks, I see that a mix of heritage architecture, nature and candid human interactions gives photographers the opportunity to experiment with styles ranging from landscapes to portraits and street photography.“
‘The city has an inherent spirit of acceptance and adaptability, making it an ever-evolving canvas for photographers’
Photography isn’t just about capturing images – it connects hearts, builds communities, and allows people to share stories without words
Virendra Shekhawat, founder of a photo walk club
‘It’s fun to go shooting photos in a group than alone’Avanish Dureha, a naval veteran and mentor for DPC, believes that learning occurs within the community. “If I am able to pass on what I have learnt over the years, and they don’t have to wait for 40 years to learn it, all the better,” he shares. “It’s fun to go shooting photos in a group than alone,” Subuhi Mirza, co-founder of Tafreeh, an Old Delhi-based community, adds, “It gives a space to practice, experiment, and learn from others in a very low-pressure setting. People pick up tips, try out different styles, and get more comfortable clicking in public.”
Delhi provides a range of photo walk sites
