meet Anil Gaba

With over 35 years of experience, I am a passionate freelance photographer, capturing the essence of moments and movements through my lens. My expertise spans a diverse range of photography, including wildlife, fashion, weddings, portraits, and more. I aim to tell stories through my images, whether documenting the beauty of nature or the joy of a special event.

Awards & Achievements

My dedication to the art of photography has been recognized with several prestigious awards:

• Best Cadet of National Cadet Corps and Best Photography Award (1977)
• President Award for Best Photographer for Tourism of Rajasthan (2001)
• Best Photography Award by J&K Tourism for the Documentation of Ladakh (2001)
• Best Journalist Award for “The Great Escape” by Automobile Journalists (2007)
• Award by Ministry of External Affairs for documenting the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (2002)
• Appreciation Award by National Security Guard for conducting photography workshops for commandos

Career Highlights

Throughout my career, I’ve worked on assignments for various esteemed organizations and government bodies, including:

• Indian Armed Forces (CISF, NSG, CRPF, BSF, Indian Air Force, Indian Army)
• Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Sports & Youth Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, and Ministry of Defence
• Documenting tourism projects across Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Jammu & Kashmir
• Photography for the Constitutional Club of India

I have also had the privilege of conducting photography workshops at prominent institutions, including NIIFT, NIEFD, Mayo College, Amity University, and Dev Sanskriti University.

Political and Celebrity Photography

My work extends to creating photographic portfolios for renowned political figures, including:

• Hon. Shri Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India)
• Hon. Shri Manmohan Singh and Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (Former Prime Ministers of India)
• Hon. Shri Pranab Mukherjee (Former President of India)
• Hon. Shri Amit Shah (Home Minister of India) and Shri Rajnath Singh (Defence Minister of India)
• Chief Ministers of various states, including Shri Ashok Gehlot and Vasundhara Raje

Additionally, I have captured candid moments for royal families such as those from Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Alwar as well as various celebrity families.

Published Works

My photography has been featured in several prominent publications and books, including:

• India Today, Autocar India, Overdrive, and in-flight magazines for Air India and Jet Airways
• Vaishno Devi – The Shrine, a book published by the Shrine Board J&K
• Tiranga – A Coffee Table Book on the Celebration of the Indian Flag
• Between Heaven & Hell: Travels Through South Asia
• Coffee Table Books for NSG, Madras Regiment, and Rajasthan Tourism
• I also maintain an extensive image bank of over 2.5 million high-resolution images, covering a wide range of subjects.