It's all about Saswat.
Saswat Pattanayak is a talented New York photographer who is worthy of manifold recognition. I've never worked with a photographer who does his job quite as naturally as Saswat does it. My favorite object in his studio is what I think of as the magic red cloth. I've seen him use it as a background piece: it adds quite a bit of passion to the images--as if I don't have enough already! He has also used it as a lamp covering--for a dimming effect. It could be used as a bed covering--to be placed beneath the model: it could be wrapped around the model like a shawl: it's just loaded with potential and possibility: so I call it magic.
Check out Saswat's work here:
I particularly like the way he captures the essence of snow, flowers, and waterfalls--since these are some of the most exquisite gifts of Mother Nature. He is particularly fascinated by flowers, and spent part of our first shoot together, asking me about my e-book. One thing I like about Saswat is his respect for Homeopathy: I appreciate this since I have homeopathic roots.
I also like his images of statues and boats. Statues always get me--because one day I wish to be one. And boats allure my romantic side that enjoys the illusion of travel. And the way he can shed light on the nobility of architecture--that just overcomes me.
Saswat is not only known for his photography: he is also a writer. You can read his blogs on line--you will appreciate them if you value a conscientious leftist perspective. Get to know the mind behind the photo-artist: Saswat cares about photography...but he also cares about so much more...
Get to know Saswat the humanitarian here:
Saswat happens to be doing an amazing job, bringing forth the website:
It's in progress and with his special touch and designer's eye...it just keeps getting better. Yes, he has more talent than I imagined: he is a web-designer also. His intuitive, creative understanding guided him as he came out with just the right image for my new site. It's as if he knew...without me having to say a word. I never asked for it: it was a subconscious wish of mine--to have a site like this. One day I walked into Saswat's studio for a shoot, but before we even got down to taking pictures--he was using his technical talents to let my image shine forth.
Saswat's photographs of me are available for your viewing pleasure on this site:
www.modelmayhem.com/rachelmodel
[Also his pictures of me are in the gallery section of my new, personalized website.]
Enjoy!