Today we’d like to introduce you to Hitesh Joshi.
Hitesh, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
My story begins in 2013 when I moved to Boston with my mother and sister. My dad had been living in the US since 2008. As I left India, I was really excited to start a new chapter in my life. My life in India was good. I was a fun guy, doing some mischief’s in school while also studying and being involved in school. I was my true self and was confident. It was hard leaving my childhood friends and I still miss them. After years my family was complete and we lived in Arlington, MA. I was trying my best to fit myself in the American culture. My parents were really strict and wouldn’t let me go out much. The best part of my high school was that I joined the cross-country team. I had never run a 5k before. My pace for 5k in 2013 was 30 minutes and in 2016 I ran 5k in 18 minutes. This was the biggest achievement for me and I’m glad I did cross country. I was really skinny when I moved from India and gained a lot of weight. I was working on weekends and mostly stayed at home. Didn’t have many friends and it was stressful. After graduating in 2016, my financial situation was not good and I couldn’t attend college. I had no choice but to take a gap year and work hard. Moving to another country can really affect your confidence and personality. My first 6 months of the gap year were just work, sleep and repeat. I did some hiking and took some snaps from my phone. I had always been into photography and editing. I mostly did self-portraits, selfies and nature shots. In December of 2016, I saved some money and bought a camera. Having no idea about settings and buttons I headed to Hampton Beach on January 1, 2017. My first 100 shots were all white and blurred because I challenged myself and shot in manual mode. Then I realized my shutter speed was really low (beginner problems). Then I went next to the ocean during sunset and got some nice shots. I promised myself there to live my life to its full potential and do something about it. I got in photography, fitness, travelling New England and hiking. Instagram was a great platform to connect with local and talented artists. I started shooting around Boston and met awesome artists. My camera was like an escape. I was extremely happy as I pushed myself to get the best shots, driving all night for milky way and waiting until sunrise, hiking all day and catching a rainbow in the white mountains, walking 30 miles in New York for 2 days. The adrenaline made me really happy and I learned new editing skills. I was always striving to learn and push myself. These were definitely the best 6 months of my life as I became happy, confident and free. Currently am attending school, working and figuring out what I want to do in life. I’m waiting for summer vacation so I can focus more on photography and travelling.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
The theme of my art is colors. If you ask anyone then the will tell you about the colors in my pictures. I focus on landscapes, cityscapes and creative pictures. My goal is to make people happy and feel the good vibes from my art. I want people to appreciate their surroundings and find beauty around them. I want them to feel the amazing magic of a sunset and what they are missing out on, so they can let go of their worries. I want people to go out and explore. I hope my work will inspire them to go out!
Given everything that is going on in the world today, do you think the role of artists has changed? How do local, national or international events and issues affect your art?
The role of artists has changed drastically. In this technology driven world everyone has a phone and are content with phone cameras. The artist just faces a really tough competition and has to work hard to get recognition. It’s hard to make a living by being an artist. You need to completely devote yourself to art and look for work. My goal with art is to capture the beauty of Earth so that people can understand Earth’s value. Also, they can realize that not everyone it is peaceful like this. Be grateful for what you have and help others in need.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
People can see my work on Instagram and give me feedback. My Instagram is @colorsbyharry I’m also planning to make a website soon where I will sell prints. You can also email me at harry161997@gmail.com to buy prints or book a shoot. People can recommend my work to their friends and families.
Contact Info:
- Email: harry161997@gmail.com
Image Credit:
Hitesh Joshi
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