Stories told in light
Portrait, landscape, wildlife and cultural photography. Unhurried, personal, made to last.
I chase the fleeting moments where light, landscape, and life converge, crafting images that feel as vivid as being there.
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Some mornings you drive four hours in the dark
for ninety seconds of light.
About
Patience over posing.
Light, always, first.
My camera started as a way to hold on to things: my kids growing up, a trip I didn't want to forget. It turned into the way I see.
Today I split my time between portrait sessions close to home and travel far from it. The subject changes; what I'm looking for doesn't.
Read the full storyPrints are available, just ask.
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Prints
Take a frame home
Most images in the archive can be printed. I handle prints on request rather than through a shop. Send me the frame you have in mind and I’ll sort the details with you.
A few frames, at home
Sizes, paper and framing are worked out per image. Tell me which frame you'd like and where it's going.
Get in touch →Sessions · guide pricing
An hour, unhurried
Every session is relaxed and tailored to you. The figures below are a starting guide, not a fixed price list. Tell me what you have in mind and I'll quote it properly.
Portrait Mini
30 minutes
From $150
+ · contact for a quoteSignature Session
Most booked1–1.5 hours
From $250
+ · contact for a quotePremium / Event
2+ hours
From $500
+ · contact for a quoteIndicative only. Final pricing depends on session length, location and travel, and is confirmed in writing before anything is booked. Custom packages, mini-sessions and seasonal offers available on request.
Questions
How do I book?
Send a message through the contact page with your preferred dates and session type. I'll reply within 48 hours to confirm details.
When will I get my photos?
Edited galleries are delivered within 2–3 weeks. Sneak peeks often come sooner.
What should I wear?
After booking I'll send a styling guide with colour and outfit tips for your location and season.
Do you travel?
Yes, travel and destination sessions are welcome. Contact me for details and any travel fees.
Rajini Karthik
Portrait · Landscape · Wildlife Photographer
My love for photography started with my dad. He brought a camera home from Poland after spending time there as an exchange student, and throughout my childhood he was always photographing my sister and me, mostly in black and white. That’s probably where my curiosity began.
In 2010, I bought my first DSLR, a Nikon D7000. I started with my kids, then travel, landscapes, and anything that caught my eye. Over time, that curiosity grew into a passion. I took classes at the Austin School of Photography and kept learning through workshops and courses with photographers from around the world.
I’m a software engineer by profession, but photography is my creative escape. In Texas, I photograph seniors, families, graduations, and headshots. Beyond home, I’m drawn to landscapes, wildlife, cultures, and places that make me see the world differently.
Today I shoot Sony mirrorless and increasingly from the air with a drone. The gear has changed, but what I’m chasing hasn’t: beautiful light and moments worth remembering.
Contact
Let's make something worth keeping
Tell me a little about the session you have in mind, dates, location, who's in front of the camera. I reply within 48 hours.
Thank you, got it.
I reply within 48 hours — talk soon.