Photography by Shikha Varma
About Shikha
Shikha is a woman of many hats, with photography being the most vibrant feather on them! Though not bound to any specific genre, she has applied her skills to photograph landscapes, silhouettes, monuments, products, and much more. She is a storyteller, and also enjoys creating concepts through her brand Shiks Cliks! Her images have graced the walls of numerous galleries, exhibitions and homes.
Bahrain has been her home for the last 18 years, and it is her favorite place to follow her passion too. This exotic small Arab state situated in a bay on the southwestern coast of the Arabian Gulf, is rich in culture which is proudly displayed in its monuments, architecture, mosques, souqs and cafes.
From flying a Cessna, to a stint as a Radio Jockey, to emoting through her poetry, Shikha feels blessed to have experienced much in life. This lovely island has helped her carve her niche through various creative ventures.
For her it is stimulating to see the world through a third eye and a sixth sense!
A picture is the voice of the subject, and only the capable hands of a sensitive photographer can instill soul in it. Her current weapon of choice is a Canon 5D Mark IV with a relatively wide range of lenses. She has been fortunate enough to be on the double-spread pages of a few prestigious local magazines and newspapers.
It has always been her humble attempt to give back to society through community service. She is also the founding member and the current Chairperson of ‘Shutterflies’, a one-of-a-kind Photography Group under American Women’s Association.
She fervently pursues short film production as well and one of her short films is going to be released soon. She considers films, a natural progression of photography.
Her family has been her strength and the wind beneath her wings. Not to forget friends and followers on social media who have always supported and encouraged her in all her endeavors.
For Shikha, creativity is a way of life and a state of mind. One just needs to have an eye for it backed by unbridled passion. Her goal is to beat her own benchmarks and keep surprising herself. She would like to continue expressing her artistic self through various mediums, be it photography, writing or filmmaking.
Shikha loves traveling and invites you to visit her photo-travelogue - a reference for all the keen travelers! Shikha wants her photographs to reflect her view of the world in unimagined ways. While she has successfully managed this in some ways, there is still a long road ahead!
Instagram: @shiks_cliks
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My Beautiful Bahrain: ISBN 978-1507774427
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