My journey with the camera began in 2014 while covering the pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong. Over the years, I’ve become drawn to the genre of documentary and using photography to make sense of people, systems, and the spaces they inhabit.
Although my degree was in Business studies, I quickly found myself working with social development organisations in areas of education, human rights, water and more. Depending on the communications outcomes they seek- whether advocacy, fundraising, documenting program interventions, internal alignment or branding, my process usually involves asking questions, clarifying objectives, and mapping the connection between field realities and institutional goals.
Although my degree was in Business studies, I quickly found myself working with social development organisations in areas of education, human rights, water and more. Depending on the communications outcomes they seek- whether advocacy, fundraising, documenting program interventions, internal alignment or branding, my process usually involves asking questions, clarifying objectives, and mapping the connection between field realities and institutional goals.
An an independent documentary filmmaker and photographer, I wear multiple hats including researcher, producer, director, cinematographer, editor and more.
Non-Profits collaborated with:
Mentaid, Teach For India, Jan Sahas, Mann Deshi Bank, CRY Child Rights & You, Enlighten Hong Kong, Centre for Promoting Democracy, Jhatkaa.org, SNEHA Mumbai, Magic Bus, Good Business Labs, ATMA, Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives, Cuddles Foundation, Dasra, Nazaria Arts Foundation, Collective Good Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Empowher, World Central Kitchen and more.
Publications featured in:
BBC, The Wire, DW, Scroll.in, RSI Radiotelevisione svizzera, India Development Review, Indian Express, Hong Kong Free Press, Quartz
If you'd like to get in touch, reach me on surajkatra@outlook.com or WhatsApp
Non-Profits collaborated with:
Mentaid, Teach For India, Jan Sahas, Mann Deshi Bank, CRY Child Rights & You, Enlighten Hong Kong, Centre for Promoting Democracy, Jhatkaa.org, SNEHA Mumbai, Magic Bus, Good Business Labs, ATMA, Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives, Cuddles Foundation, Dasra, Nazaria Arts Foundation, Collective Good Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Empowher, World Central Kitchen and more.
Publications featured in:
BBC, The Wire, DW, Scroll.in, RSI Radiotelevisione svizzera, India Development Review, Indian Express, Hong Kong Free Press, Quartz
If you'd like to get in touch, reach me on surajkatra@outlook.com or WhatsApp
