From UI/UX Design to the Wildlife Photography Coach, award‑winning photographer and design leader.
I help busy professionals translate their passion for nature into meaningful images and stories.
Design to the Wild
I'm Abhisek Bagaria, a wildlife photographer who approaches the craft like a designer solves problems: with research, systems thinking, and relentless curiosity.
My photography journey started with a point-and-shoot in school, but it took shape during my Master's in Design, where I learned to see storytelling as a structured discipline. For over a decade, I served as Vice President of UI/UX Design at Naukri.com and 99acres.com, leading teams that built digital experiences for millions. I loved the work. Solving problems at scale, mentoring designers, simplifying complexity. But my weekends and leave days always belonged to the wild.
The turning point came when I realized the same principles that made me effective as a design leader made me better in the field. Before photographing Golden Langurs in Assam, I spent weeks studying research, talking to local guides, and mapping their feeding patterns. Before tracking Pallas's cats in Ladakh's high-altitude silence, I analyzed behavior videos and learned to read terrain like I'd read user journey maps. By the time I'm positioned in a muddy marsh at dawn or lying flat in grassland at dusk, I'm not hoping for a moment. I've done my homework. I know where to be and why.
I believe in sensitization, not sensationalization. Wildlife photography isn't about luck or drama. It's about respect, preparation, and understanding ecosystems well enough to predict behavior. Read the animal, keep your distance, leave no trace. Make images that honor the moment rather than exploit it.
Today, I split my time between India's forests and East Africa's savannas. Kaziranga, Bharatpur, the Western Ghats, the Masai Mara. Each landscape is different and I get to learn something new about light, composition, and patience. And I bring those lessons back to the people I coach.
Teaching has always been at the core of who I am. Whether I was mentoring design teams or now coaching photographers in the field, I break down complex concepts into first principles. I ask relentless questions. I share what works and what doesn't. If you're someone who values both craft and ethics, who wants to learn systematically rather than chase viral moments, I'd be glad to share what I've learned.
Now, as a full-time wildlife photographer and coach, I help others discover the art of storytelling through photography. Whether it’s through workshops, mentorship, or my own images, my goal is simple—to bring people closer to nature, one frame at a time.
- Chromatic AwardsHonorable Mention in Wildlife and Animals Category 2024
- 1X.COMAwarded by the Head Curators 2025
- 35AWARDSWinner of 35AWARDS: Wildlife: Birds 2024
- 35AWARDSRanked among TOP 50 Indian photographers 2022
- 1X.comAwarded by the Head Curators 2024
- 35AWARDSPlaced in TOP 200 Wildlife photographers globally 2024
Human‑centred design meets fieldcraft
I apply the same design process I used as a design leader to photography: assess the environment, design a plan, practice deliberately, refine through feedback, and reflect on what worked.
Storytelling over snapshots
A great frame isn’t just well exposed; it reveals a behaviour or emotion. My goal is to evoke wonder and empathy for the wild
Growth through mentorship
I believe talent is nurtured, not born. My coaching helps professionals build confidence with their gear, train their eye, and develop a personal style
Ethical and sustainable
Wildlife photography should never come at the animal’s expense. I teach respectful distance, minimal disturbance, and mindful travel.
Creative Systems Building
Develop repeatable workflows that consistently produce stunning results. Learn to create systems for planning, shooting, and processing that align with your creative vision and lifestyle.
Processing & Vision Refinement
Master the art of digital storytelling. Learn advanced processing techniques that enhance your natural vision while developing a signature style that makes your work instantly recognizable.here..
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