BIOGRAPHY
Ghaneshwaran Balachandran is a photojournalist documenting natural history, conservation and environmental subjects. His aim is to empower organizations and movements through the power of photography and narratives, bridging the gap between science communication and the people. His work has received acclaims from international awards and featured by National Geographic, DailyMail and NewsHub. He’s a private photo excursion host and a public speaker on request. He was recently placed as a presenter for a documentary film centering a critically endangered species of the Himalayas. He’s also the founder of Photo Science International - a photojournalism alliance that strives to change the way we discuss about the planet and its plight.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My goal is to trigger a surreal sensibility and responsibility in my audience using visuals narratives. We have come to a point of no return, so every images count, every word is an echo and every second matters.
My goal is to trigger a surreal sensibility and responsibility in my audience using visuals narratives. We have come to a point of no return, so every images count, every word is an echo and every second matters.
RECOGNITION
2019
Published in National Geographic - The Daily Dozen.
2018
Monochrome Awards - Honorable Mention - Wildlife.
International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention - Fine Art : Still Life.
2017
Published in National Geographic - The Daily Dozen.
Published in National Geographic - Saving Our Oceans Assignment.
International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention - One Shot Climate Change : Man.
International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention - Nature : Wildlife.
2016
Published in National Geographic Climate Change : In Focus Assignment
International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention - Fine Art : Abstract Category.
International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention - Nature : Wildlife Category.
2019
Published in National Geographic - The Daily Dozen.
2018
Monochrome Awards - Honorable Mention - Wildlife.
International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention - Fine Art : Still Life.
2017
Published in National Geographic - The Daily Dozen.
Published in National Geographic - Saving Our Oceans Assignment.
International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention - One Shot Climate Change : Man.
International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention - Nature : Wildlife.
2016
Published in National Geographic Climate Change : In Focus Assignment
International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention - Fine Art : Abstract Category.
International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention - Nature : Wildlife Category.
MEDIA
2017
Nat Geo Wild.
Backyard Warrior and Earth Live Feature.
2016
News Hub.
National Geographic Exhibition Displays Global Climate Change.
Daily Mail.
National Geographic Photographers Capture The Devastating Effects Of Climate Change Around The World.
2017
Nat Geo Wild.
Backyard Warrior and Earth Live Feature.
2016
News Hub.
National Geographic Exhibition Displays Global Climate Change.
Daily Mail.
National Geographic Photographers Capture The Devastating Effects Of Climate Change Around The World.
EXHIBITIONS
2019
29th International Congress for Conservation Biology in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in July 2019.
2016
Conference of the Parties (COP) 22 Climate Summit in Marrakech, Morocco in November 2016.
2019
29th International Congress for Conservation Biology in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in July 2019.
2016
Conference of the Parties (COP) 22 Climate Summit in Marrakech, Morocco in November 2016.
OTHER WORK
2018
Giants Of The Himalayas.
Presenter for a documentary film on a critically endangered species.
2017
IMFR LEAD Photo Contest New Delhi.
Served on board as one of the panel of judges.
2018
Giants Of The Himalayas.
Presenter for a documentary film on a critically endangered species.
2017
IMFR LEAD Photo Contest New Delhi.
Served on board as one of the panel of judges.
