“Bitten by the wildlife bug’

It has been more than 10 years since Bhavya J has been travelling across India to explore its deepest wilderness. And what a wild ride it has been. His work has got recognition both nationally and from international platforms, including being awarded by the prestigious BBC, National Geographic (best nature photography), HIPA, California Academy of Science and many more. His love for animals and the wilderness shines through his photographs.

Brought up in the city of Rajkot, Gujarat, Bhavya studied Civil Engineering in Ahmedabad. The world missed an engineer, as he decided to pursue his childhood passion. From taking photographs of bugs in the backyard and animals in the local zoo with a small digital camera, his heart eventually led him to great adventures

He is currently working on his first book and has held two photo exhibitions so far, a series titled “Celebrations with Nature”. He prefers to unwind in the company of his best friend Sandy, a lovable German Shepherd, who inspires him in the pursuit of the animal world and is a regular co-adventurer.
A sensitive eye, scientific methods and meticulous preparations support his amazing photography talent. When you see the glorious images of India’s forests, its often-unseen, flora and fauna, you thank the heavens that he decided to pursue his first love. And exclaim, “God bless the wild bug!” Join him and Xplorium on new adventures as he says “finding new tracks in the forests in search of magnificent animals is never-ending””