Silviu Dinu

Studio f64

About me While taking up a commerce degree during my youth days, I knew it for a fact that I was not meant for this formal commercial world. Life had to have something better in store for me. It was not until one click that I pressed on my friend's manual camera, that I realized that it was this fascinating world of photography, that was eagerly waiting for me. Having recognized my inner strength then, there was no looking back. I shifted from commerce to photography, against the wishes of many people, who were still under the myth that photography is a hobby and not a means for daily bread. With my family's support and faith in myself, I started exploring the reel life. My work has won me accolades like the prestigious Luxoculus Performing awards in 2009 from Shari Academy for professional photography and digital imaging. I got one more feather in my cap when my work got selected for display at the famous Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai. Malhar Dhruv currently has his own photography studio set up under the name Studio f64 at Ahmedabad. He is also a Guest lecturer for NID. He is also a visiting faculty with Jindal photo initiative – Academy of photography excellence ,New Delhi. With his strong portfolio, Malhar Dhruv is also one of the very few photographers of India, who are practicing and teaching the now dwindling large format photography.