"Photography is a subtle art of portraying reality, sometimes it seems real more than the reality" - anonymous
Photography is the heart of journalism. You capture moments of truth and harsh reality through your lens.
The School of Media and Communication of Adamas University decided to organize a photography workshop and a panel discussion in association with The Photography Club of India and Sony on the occasion of The World's Photography Day but due to some reasons, it was postponed to the 19th of August 2022.
Journapost interviewed Mr. Saroj Dora Technical Marketing In Charge - East & Northeast, SONY India Limited.
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| Saroj Kumar Dora [Photo Courtesy: Instagram/sarojkdora] |
You have worked with The Hindustan Times as a photojournalist. What has your experience been like?
Well, my experience working with them has been phenomenal. Photography was something that always excited me and to be able to capture what you see has been an enthralling experience for me.
What were the peaks of your career while you were working with The Hindustan Times, especially while covering the 26/11 incident?
I still remember that day vividly. The entire of Bombay was in crisis. I got a message from my team that I will have to go to the spot and capture from there. Yes, it was indeed a life-risking and thrilling experience for me but the entire episode of 26/11 was worth every risk. It was needed to be out there and the feeling of satisfaction after your job's done is unexplainable.
You switched from being a photojournalist to being a technical head at Sony, was there a particular reason behind it?
Well, in your career span there will be multiple switches that sometimes even you won't understand. But my reason behind the switch was as a photojournalist there were authorities and demands to be followed and as a technical head, I am free to make decisions. Other than that the idea of being behind the camera intrigued me. How to manufacture a camera? Was something I wanted to explore. Hence, I switched.
What was the highlight of the day for you today?
The highlight of the day was the workshop, the phenomenal photographs, and the students: their dedication, their patience, and their willingness to know more have been the moment of the day for me.
Lastly, a piece of advice for budding photojournalists?
Well, the one thing I want them to know is that there is nothing called a perfect click. Perfection is all about clicking daily, pushing your limits, exploring, keep trying, and embracing imperfections. Run behind exposure and explore and don't go behind the 'perfect click'.
"Photography comes from within, it is driven by passion, dedication, and strong willingness" - Mr. Saroj Dora
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