
REALITY IS AN ILLUSION
Devansh Jhaveri
I am 26 years old and a freelance photographer based in Mumbai, India. My love for photography began over 12 years ago, and for the past 4 years, it has grown into a full-time profession. What started as a teenage fascination has now become my way of seeing and understanding the world differently. How to showcase the most basic things as something magical. Landscape photography holds a special place in my heart. There is something deeply grounding about being alone with nature and city skylines. Watching the light shine over mountains, waves crash against rocks, or how well the architecture behind every structure is built. Each scene feels like a story waiting to be told, and through my lens, I try to capture the emotion behind that story.
For me, the creative process does not end with clicking the picture. Editing is where vision meets emotion. It is where I get to express what I felt in that moment into something that others can feel too. I believe you should click the photo with all your heart and use your mind and creativity while editing. One belief I hold close is that you do not need the most expensive camera or lens to create meaningful images. Vision, emotion, and the ability to see beauty in the ordinary — these matter far more than the equipment you are using. Some of my most loved shots were taken with entry-level equipment, but with full-hearted passion. Photography has taught me to look at the world differently — to slow down, to appreciate details, and to always search for that unseen angle. Through my work, I hope to inspire others to see the magic in the everyday.
This article first appeared in the PRISMA Newsletter, 17th of August 2025.