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A Life Framed by Curiousity – Rick Smolan
Each Dive a Battle, Each Ascent A Quiet Victory – Mark Smith

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38 Years. Millions of Frames. One Enduring Legacy – Bhavya Desai, Editor in Chief

Thirty-eight years ago, when this magazine first went to print, photography was a far more
deliberate craft. Film rolls were precious, deadlines were slower and every published image
carried the weight of intention. What began as a modest platform for photographers has, over
nearly four decades, evolved into a living archive of the industry itself—documenting its shifts,
shaping its conversations and often, quietly, influencing its future.
This Anniversary is not just about longevity. It is about legacy, heritage and responsibility.
Over the last 38 years, the magazine has mirrored the journey of photography in India and
beyond—from darkrooms to digital, from DSLRs to mirrorless, from prints to pixels, and now
from images to immersive visual storytelling. We have chronicled not just technology, but the
people behind the cameras—the artists, technicians, editors, educators, and entrepreneurs
who built this industry brick by brick.

Our pages have carried those defining moments.

We have published landmark cover stories that captured turning points in visual culture,
reported on industry-defining technologies before they became mainstream, and debated
trends long before they turned into hashtags. From wedding photography’s transformation into
a global business to wildlife photography’s growing role in conservation; from
photojournalism’s ethical challenges to the rise of creator-led visual economies—this magazine
has never merely observed change, it has engaged with it.
And to celebrate that we’ve featured a Special article on our Best Covers of Asian Photography.
These archival issues document our and India’s history in its pages and what better way to
celebrate an Anniversary issue by featuring global legends such as Rick Smolan and Mark Smith.
As Editors and Publishers, we’ve believed that a magazine’s role goes beyond reporting—it
must archive truth, provoke thought and inspire progress. That belief has guided us through
industry disruptions, economic cycles and seismic technological change. Even today, as
algorithms compete with authorship and speed often overtakes substance, our commitment
remains unchanged: to value credibility over virality, depth over noise and craft over
convenience.

None of this—absolutely none—would have been possible without YOU.

To our readers, who trusted us month after month.To photographers, who shared their work,
their stories, and their vulnerabilities.To advertisers and partners, who believed in the power
of a serious, credible platform.To editors, writers, designers, and contributors—past and
present—who poured their thinking into every issue.And to the industry itself, which grew
alongside us and allowed us to be both witness and participant in its evolution.
As we celebrate 38 years, we do so with gratitude, humility and renewed purpose. The future of
photography will look very different from its past—but if there’s one lesson our journey has
taught us, it’s this: tools may change, but vision, integrity, and storytelling endure.
Here’s to the legacy we’ve built.Here’s to the industry we’ve helped grow.And here’s to the
many frames, stories, and decades still to come.