Sudhir Shivaram Explained

Sudhir Shivaram
Birth Place:Hassan, Karnataka, India
Education:Electronics & Communications Engineering
Alma Mater:Malnad College of Engineering
Occupation:Wildlife photographer
Spouse:Vasudha Sekhar
Children:2
Callsign:VU2USM

Sudhir Shivaram (born 1972) is an Indian photographer.[1] His photography focuses on raising awareness for environmental conservation.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Biography

Shivaram grew up in Karnataka and became interested in wildlife photography in 1993 while studying engineering in Malnad College of Engineering in Hassan, Karnataka.[2] After graduation, he worked for Hewlett-Packard as an engineer and later at APC. Currently, he is a full-time wildlife photography teacher. He was named Sanctuary Asia's "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" for 2012.[2]

Shivaram campaigns for wildlife protection.[6] He was a brand ambassador for Canon.[7] He is the founding member of the non-profit photo sharing site India Nature Watch.[8]

At the 2014 Worldwide Editorial Awards held in Washington D.C., National Geographic Traveler India's September 2013 cover featuring Sudhir's image won the Yellow Border Award for the best cover across 14 language editions of the magazine worldwide.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2013-01-06 . Award Winning Wildlife Photographer Sudhir Shivaram . 2023-08-23 . Shutterstoppers . en-US.
  2. Web site: Capturing the wild like no one else. The New Indian Express.
  3. Web site: Wild Catch - Indian Express. archive.indianexpress.com.
  4. Web site: Bhushan . Khushi . All You Need To Know About- Best Indian Photographers You Should Follow On Instagram . 2023-08-23 . Thetrendingpeople.
  5. News: Enthusiasts explore nuances of wildlife photography. The Hindu . 18 February 2008. www.thehindu.com.
  6. Web site: SUDHIR SHIVARAM . 2022-07-23 . Lifescapes.
  7. News: Jogwar . Sangati . Meet Sudhir Shivaram, World's Most Influential Wildlife Photographer From Karnataka . 21 May 2020 . MetroSaga . 3 March 2019.
  8. News: A click that conserves wildlife - Times of India. The Times of India. 26 February 2013 .
  9. Web site: Sudhir Shivaram - A Wildlife Photographer from India Sony . 2022-07-23 . alphauniverse.sony.com.my.