Kathmandu, Feb. 24 -- Pabindra Shrestha's journey into photography was not straightforward. Born in Patan, he grew up in a family where creativity was not the obvious career path. "My mother is a housewife, and my father runs a metal shop," he says.

His first encounter with a camera came unexpectedly. "A friend lent me a reel camera, but when I was using it, it started raining, and the reel got ruined," he says. He also recalls the moment that ignited his passion. "When I was in grade 11, my brother gifted me a high-end DSLR. That's when my enthusiasm for photography grew. I watched numerous YouTube tutorials, but they didn't help me determine whether my photos were good. So, I practised extensively before learning the craft formally." ...