Street Life Rammy Narula
Feb 27, 2025
Rammy Narula, a Bangkok-based street photographer and author, discusses his transformative journey into photography, sparked by personal challenges. He explains how he found his passion in street photography, valuing its spontaneity and simplicity. Rammy shares insights into his notable project, 'Platform 10', and the creative processes behind his photo book. He reflects on the evolution of community feedback from early online platforms to modern social media, highlighting the importance of authenticity over external validation in artistic expression.
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Late Start Sparked A Lifelong Obsession
- Rammy started photography at 30 after his brother gave him a camera during a difficult life period.
- The camera became an obsession that replaced football and gave him purpose.
Why Street Felt Right
- Rammy landed on street photography because it felt immediate, simple and intuitive compared to studio or documentary work.
- He valued being able to get straight to making pictures without heavy planning.
Art Teacher Killed Early Creativity
- A harsh art teacher at 13 gave Rammy a 'U' grade and he quit art classes in embarrassment.
- That experience removed early creative outlets until he found photography at 30.
