RATUL DEBNATH

Art is evident all around us. From industrial design to billboards, movie posters to music, graffiti to theatre, food and fashion. It is the uninhibited expression for change, for love – from love, of culture, that is art. It is also what pushes the boundaries of design, rational thinking and engineering. I want to be an active part of art, of that, which brings more life to our day. 

As an East Indian who grew up in Nigeria, I was exposed to the arts rooted in culture from a very young age. My mother being an artist was a big part of my creative and emotional influence. Moving back to India in the early teens was a culture shock and a sensory disruptance. Relearned language and street smarts. Moved to Canada on my own for Mechanical Engineering in my late teens and the learning began again. 

I like to travel, photograph people and enjoy a good challenge. I am humbled by the kindness in people that I have met along the way and grateful to collaborate with the teams I have been fortunate to work with.

My portfolio consists mainly of environmental portraits, fashion, advertising, documentary and portraits of artists.

Being a mechanical engineer, photography is the perfect way to keep my left and right side of the brain in balance. Having been a media manager for a Canadian nationally distributed print publication for over four years, I got the opportunity to start my journey in photography from a highly creative environment. I carried on to tour with a band Digging Roots for 18 months, following which, moved to the mountains in British Columbia for a change of scenery and start my freelance career as a photographer. Currently residing just North of Toronto.

Clients include: Canada Goose | Manitobah Mukluks | Bellstar Resorts | Welcome Heritage India Hotels | Raymond and James Financial | Holliday Inn Osoyoos

Phone: +001 705.970.0224

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