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

Sudhir Shivaram
Born
EducationElectronics & Communications Engineering
Alma materMalnad College of Engineering
OccupationWildlife photographer
SpouseVasudha Sekhar
Children2
Call signVU2USM
Websitewww.sudhirshivaram.com

Biography

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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.[4] He was a brand ambassador for Canon.[5] He is the founding member of the non-profit photo sharing site India Nature Watch.[6]

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.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Award Winning Wildlife Photographer Sudhir Shivaram". Shutterstoppers. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Capturing the wild like no one else". The New Indian Express.
  3. ^ "Wild Catch - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com.
  4. ^ "SUDHIR SHIVARAM". Lifescapes. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  5. ^ Jogwar, Sangati (3 March 2019). "Meet Sudhir Shivaram, World's Most Influential Wildlife Photographer From Karnataka". MetroSaga. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  6. ^ "A click that conserves wildlife - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 February 2013.
  7. ^ "Sudhir Shivaram - A Wildlife Photographer from India | Sony". alphauniverse.sony.com.my. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
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