Photographer's Profile

surya nikhil

Suryatookthese, India

Surya Nikhil is an Indian-born photographer and visual storyteller whose journey began on the badminton courts of Visakhapatnam. A former national-level athlete turned image-maker, he translates the rhythm and discipline of sport into striking visual narratives. Trained as a mechanical engineer at GVPCOE, he later pursued filmmaking at the New York Film Academy, where he discovered his voice behind the camera. His brand, @suryatookthese, blends sports, fashion, and cinematic storytelling into a singular artistic language. Surya has photographed leading athletes, musicians, and film productions, including international projects with **424 House LLC**, **Sangina Music**, **Alyssa Cass Entertainment**, and **Atmosphre Studios**. His editorial work has appeared in magazines such as **Luxia**, **Moevir**, and **Artells**, often highlighting the human emotion beneath movement. Rooted in Indian culture yet global in vision, he seeks to “conquer the world through his lens.” His current focus is on **a fine-art sports photography series** that redefines badminton through ancient visual philosophies and modern cinematic light. Beyond art, Surya dreams of building a global photography enterprise that funds shelters for street animals in India. For him, every frame is a promise that **emotion, light, and legacy** can coexist in a single photograph.