Meet Vin Sharma | Photographer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Vin Sharma and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Vin, what matters most to you?
‘Connectivity’ is the principle that matters most to me – it has had the most impact on my work. Being connected to each other allows us to observe and be fully present. Being connected and finding common ground strengthens our personal identities.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Photography, for me, has always been an essential way to communicate. I’m the daughter of immigrants from India, raised in Canada and based in Brooklyn, New York. Hence, I am lucky to have a varied and rich view of the world around me and this diverse viewpoint trickles through my approach to visual storytelling.

Through the emotional cues that images can provide, I am navigating a field of artistic expression that is sometimes a challenge as a woman of colour. Our voices are not always at the forefront of photography.

It wasn’t until my 40’s that I figured out what I wanted to be ‘when I grow up’. Though growing is a constant arc of life, I am a self taught artist exploring our shared relationships. Documenting the vast range of human emotion, exploring our natural tendencies through the lives we choose to lead – this is how I call out to the world. This is how I share who I am, with the intent that the language of common experiences will engage the viewer.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
An afternoon walk in Greenwood Cemetery is the first place I would take a visitor. It is a hidden gem in Brooklyn which is a testament to the history of the city. It is a vast area of peaceful greenery and wildlife, while revealing a forgotten past but beautiful past.

New York City in general has many tourist spots that are famous for good reason. To list them all seems tedious – so my advice is to walk out the door, and keep an open mind. Go until you have found something that catches your interest – a sprawling landmark, a quaint patisserie, a second hand comic book store, a didgeridoo performer in the subway station…whatever it is, stop and enjoy it. This city has something for everyone – you only need to go out and find it.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
James Maher, NYC based photographer and educator, is the person I am dedicating this shoutout to. He has been a constant source of encouragement and inspiration. The feedback and guidance he has provided have helped me gain more confidence in my work.

Website: https://www.vinsharmaphotography.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin_sharma_photo

Image Credits
Vin Sharma