The ARTIST behind the camera
Hi, I'm Hetanshi, a travel photographer based in New York City. I specialize in landscapes, architecture, and abstract street photography. Photography has changed the way I experience the world, teaching me to slow down, look closer, and find meaning in places around me.
My curiosity about the world also led me to psychology. I pursued a master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at New York University, drawn to how people think, feel, and experience the world around them. Over time, I began to see the connection between my two passions. Today, I feel grateful to blend both photography and psychology - one captures what I see, the other what I feel.
I shoot what moves me: architecture, abstract scenes, street moments, and places that leave a mark when I travel. Each image reflects a feeling I haven’t yet found the words for. This is how I ground myself, and where I find my calm in the chaos.
Born and raised in India, I was fortunate to begin traveling from an early age with my parents. Those experiences sparked a curiosity about the world and a desire to understand the stories, cultures, and places beyond my own.
My first international trip was to the U.S. at age 10. I still remember being fascinated by the scale of tall buildings, vast landscapes, and endless national parks. That trip deepened my fascination with the world and inspired me to keep exploring. Over the years, I continued to travel often with my parents, drawn to the excitement of discovering new places and experiences.
It wasn’t until I was 17 that I discovered my love for photography. While traveling through India, I experienced a moment that made me realize photography was something I wanted to pursue. On a rainy day, while others rushed to find shelter, all I wanted to do was capture the raindrops on a pink flower. I remember being completely immersed in that moment, with everything around me fading away. That moment changed something in me, and I haven’t looked back since.
What started as a hobby quietly grew into a passion - a place where I feel most like myself.
Over the years, my lens has followed me through 27 countries - Australia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Italy, Mexico, and Thailand to name a few . Each place has drawn me to moments that feel unseen or quietly alive.
My Story
The moment that changed it all...