The Photographers
About Us
“Photography is the art of freezing time — but wildlife photography is about earning the right to witness it in the first place.”
Our Story
We are Pulkit and Swadha — a couple who found a shared language in photography. What began as weekend hikes with a single camera grew into a years-long pursuit of wild places, rare wildlife, and the kind of light that only appears for a few minutes each day.
Together we have traveled across Alaska, the Pacific Coast, and the American West, chasing auroras, glaciers, and the quiet moments that define wild landscapes. Every expedition has taught us that the best photographs come not from equipment, but from knowledge, patience, and deep respect for the places and creatures we photograph.
Our work focuses on telling stories through striking imagery — the intimate and the vast, the fleeting and the ancient. We believe that a single powerful photograph can change the way people relate to the natural world, and that changed relationship is what drives real conservation action.
When we are not in the field, we are planning the next adventure, editing images, and sharing our journeys through this website and social media.
28
National Parks
100+
Hikes Completed
20+
US States
Equipment
Things We've Witnessed
Once-in-a-Lifetime Moments
Northern Lights with the naked eye
Witnessed the aurora borealis twice — no lens required, just the sky on fire above us.
An active volcano up close
Stood at the edge of a live volcanic eruption in Hawaii, feeling the ground pulse beneath our feet.
Humpbacks & Orcas breaching at 15 feet
Both species surfaced close enough to hear them breathe — one of the most humbling moments on the water.
A blue whale
The largest animal on Earth, passing silently beneath the surface just yards from our boat.
Yosemite Firefall
Watched Horsetail Fall glow like molten lava during the brief February window when light hits it just right.
Bioluminescence
Photographed glowing waves crashing on a dark California beach — nature's own light show.
Walking on a glacier
Hiked across the ancient blue ice of Matanuska Glacier, crampons crunching through thousands of years of history.