Mahesh is a highly regarded photographer based in Chennai, India, recognized for his exceptional ability to capture the world's beauty through his lens. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for producing breathtaking images, Mahesh has gained international recognition through his published works in leading photography magazines, including National Geographic Traveler US, Digital Photo UK, BLUR, and Wanderlust UK.
Mahesh's technical expertise, artistic vision, and commitment to his craft have been recognized with numerous international awards, including the National Geographic Traveller Photo Contest, 1x, PX3, IPA, Siena Photo Awards, Monovision, reFocus Awards, and Shoottheface. These accolades demonstrate his exceptional talent for producing exceptional images that inspire and captivate audiences.
Mahesh's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for photography makes him a true master in the field. With his technical skills and artistic vision, he continues to explore new frontiers in the art of photography, capturing images that tell a story, evoke emotion, and leave a lasting impression.
He is available for Reportage, Documentary & Editorial assignments.
He is a Member of Diversify Photo
Contact
maheshguild@gmail.com
(91) 9840743408
Chennai, India 600033
Awards
Dec - 2024 - reFocus Awards - World Photo Annual 2024 - Honorable Mention - Portrait | Professional
Dec - 2022 - Shoot The Face December Finalist
Sep - 2022 - reFocus Awards - One Shot Photo Contest 2022 - Honorable Mention - Portrait | Professional
Jan - 2022 - Shoot the Face January Winner and 2 Finalists.
Feb - 2021 - Shoot the Face February Winner and Finalist
Jul - 2020 - Monovisions Photography Awards 2020 - Honorable Mentions - Street Photography Series
Oct - 2019 - Siena International Photo Awards - Remarkable Award in “ Fascinating faces and characters “
Mar 2019 - LIFE FRAMER - WORLD TRAVELERS - Editor’s Pick
Nov 2014 - 3 Honorable Mention Award - ND Awards 2014
http://www.ndawards.net/winners-gallery/nd-awards-2014/portrait/hm/987%22
http://www.ndawards.net/winners-gallery/nd-awards-2014/portrait/hm/1000%22
http://www.ndawards.net/winners-gallery/nd-awards-2014/portrait/hm/1041%22
Sep 2014 - 1 Honorable Mention Award - IPA 2014
July 2014 - Merit Prize Winner - The 2014 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-photo-contest-gallery/divine-makeover/
July 2014 - 3rd Prize in overall non-professional portrait category, 1 First (GOLD), 2 Second (SILVER) Prizes and 1 Honorable Mention in the PX3 2014 (PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS)
April 2014 - Shoottheface.com Finalist - International Portrait Award
Dec 2013 - Winner of 1x Photo Awards 2013
Oct 2013 - 1 Honorable and 1 Nominee in 2013 Black & White Spider Awards
https://www.thespiderawards.com/gallery/8th/amateur/portrait/winners/119040
https://www.thespiderawards.com/gallery/8th/amateur/portrait/nominees/117869
Sep 2013 - 2 Honorable Mention in IPA 2013
Apr - 2013 - WINNER of Shoottheface.com International Portrait Award
Dec - 2012 - Finalist in shoottheface.com international photo contest
Exhibitions
May - 2023 - NFT BALI 2023 Exhibition
Apr - 2023 - NFTNYC 2023 Exhibition
Sep - 2022 - Milana Photo Festival 2022 - LONELINESS: PHOTOGRAPHIC DIALOGUES WITH NON-PLACES
June - 2022 - NFT Liverpool Exhibition
June - 2022 - NFTNYC 2022 Exhibition
Publications
Aug - 2023 - Static Motion Vault
Dec - 2020 - Published in “100 [HUNDRED] Photographize Best Selected 2020 Vol. 01”
Oct - 2020 - Published in “All About Photo” - Marina Beach
Oct - 2020 - Published Interview in “Photographize Magazine Issue 44”
Aug - 2020 - Published in “121clicks.com” - Ghats of Varanasi
May - 2020 - Published in “121clicks.com” - Portraits
Nov - 2019 - Published in “Inspired Eye” Street Photography Magazine
July - 2019 Published in EyeEm - “Marina Beach”
July - 2019 Interview with in-street.com
June - 2019 Published in 121clicks.com - “Marina Beach”
May 2019 - Published in Life-Framer - “Marina Beach”
May 2018 - Published in Dodho Magazine - "Life at Marina"
Oct 2015 - Adobe Photoshop Lightroom's Splash Screen
Sep 2015 - Published in AirAsia Inflight Magazine "Travel3Sixty"
Aug 2015 - Published in Turkish Airlines Inflight Magazine "Skylife"
Dec 2014 - Published in National Geographic Traveller, USA, Dec / Jan 2015
Dec 2014 - Published in Wanderlust Magazine, UK, Dec / Jan 2015
Aug 2013 - Showcase in http://phictures.co/?p=1770
Jun 2013 - Series of pictures published in Vieworld Magazine
Jun 2013 - Leading UK Based Magazine Digital Photo, published 3 of my pictures and 1 picture as a Cover Picture in July Edition
Jun 2013 - Showcase in 121clicks. http://121clicks.com/showcases/beautiful-showcase-by-mahesh-balasubramanian
Apr - 2013 - Featured in BLUR Magazine Issue 30 in CLOSEUP section
Feb - 2013 - Published in BLUR Magazine
Oct - 2012 Got Published in UK based Magazine "camerapixo.com Magazine"
Oct - 2012 Got Published in UK based Magazine "Photoplus Magazine" under Photo Of The Month
July - 2012 Got Published in International Magazine "Stark Magazine"
Dec - 2011 Got Published in UK based Magazine "Worlds of Photography" under Nature category (Dragonfly)
