Baiju Patil (HOD, School of Photography)

Wildlife Photographer

Baiju is a legend while relating to wildlife, conservation of biodiversity and nature’s manifestations of various forms of wildlife. He belongs essentially to a tribe which strives passionately to lead a different life. From almost three decades he has spent his time & energy in exploring the mysteries of forest, captivating ambience of the forests and the company of ferocious animals and soft singing birds. It is a tribute to his outstanding ability to bring out the best in the wildlife using his camera. As a photographer his entire application has been towards sharpening the effects on all objects which are the focus of photography. Baiju probably is the only photographer with multidimensional proficiency in Industrial Photography, Product Photography, Portrait Photography, but Nature Photography remains his passion. One salutes his conviction that sustained a campaign through photographs for the protection of wildlife which would in turn ensure protection of environment and sustainable use of natural resources. He therefore, becomes a champion of the cause for making our country safe and healthy for future generations.