Vision Inside Out Archive
Vision INSIDE OUT is a monthly newsletter focused on photography where I’ll share my creative philosophy, lessons I’ve learned through photography, field stories from moments behind the camera, and insights from the creative community that has shaped the way I see and create. Think of it as an invitation into a photographer’s mind. An exploration of not just how I capture the world, but how photography has transformed the way I experience it, both inside and out. I’ll be sharing my thoughts through five core themes that reflect different parts of the creative process - SEE, OBSERVE, CREATE, PROCESS AND REFLECT.
Issue 04 - Progress Isn't Always Measured in Photographs
What if you're growing more than you realize, even when your camera stays in the bag? In this issue, I share lessons I’ve learnt 6 months after a big life transition.
Issue 03: The 90 Degree Difference
What if the photograph you're looking for is already there - you just haven't turned it yet?
Issue 02: The Habit of Pushing on Paper Walls
Most creatives eventually discover that many of their limitations were never real. They were paper walls. Sharing 6 principle that quietly transformed my photography and Death Valley Early Release
Issue 01: Being in Nature Upgrades your Attention
We live in a world that is always competing for our attention, often leaving us fragmented. Exploring ideas from the book Stolen Focus by Johann Hari. White Sands Gallery Release.
One of the greatest joys of publishing Vision INSIDE OUT has been hearing from the people who read it. Whether it's a thoughtful reply, a shared insight, or someone saying an issue arrived exactly when they needed it, these messages remind me why I keep writing. Here are a few reflections from the community.
Notes From the Community
Absolutely amazing newsletter! I’m not aspiring to be a photographer, but what I love about the newsletter is the authenticity and vulnerability you share about your photography/life journey, and I can relate to a lot of the things you’re also going through. Love reading them and they always leave me feeling inspired/self-reflective afterward.
— Arsen O
Vision INSIDE OUT is one of the few newsletters I actually look forward to reading. Drishti writes with a rare honesty about the internal side of photography: the doubt, the comparison, the pressure we put on ourselves to always be producing. Issue 04 on measuring progress hit close to home. It's a reminder that growth as a photographer doesn't always show up as a new image; sometimes it shows up as a shift in how you see. If you're an aspiring photographer wrestling with your own relationship to the craft, this is a must-read.
— Matt P
Issue 01 resonated with me so deeply. One of the many reasons I admire your work is that it always feels as though you are seeing beyond what most of us miss. While the world is rushing, distracting, and fragmenting our attention, your photographs gently invite us to slow down. Your thoughtfulness, eye for composition, and ability to find rare beauty in ordinary moments are truly a rare gift. Every image tells a story without needing words, and that’s something I deeply appreciate. Thank you for sharing not just your photographs, but your way of seeing the world. It inspires me more than you probably know.
— Ruchi G
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