Photographer's Profile

Ranjan Kundu

India

Ranjan Kundu, Nicknamed as ‘Mr. Checkmate’ for his globally acclaimed Photo-Poem Frame named "Checkmate", a fusion of photography and poetry, has won several international awards and earned a reputation by exhibiting his work at prestigious photography arenas. His journey began with the achievement of becoming the First Indian photographer to achieve the title of First Place Winner at the Umbra International Photography Awards 2018. Ranjan Kundu, the First Indian Photographer whose work was featured on the Front Cover of 6XMEDIA Magazine AUTUMN EDITION 2023 in Atlanta, USA and his interview was also published inside the magazine. His work was also featured on the front cover of Lamour Magazine Fashion Special Edition 2023 in Paris, France and his interview was also published inside the magazine. Ranjan Kundu became the first photographer to be the Cover Face of Xpert Magazine 30 Under 30 Special Edition, India and his interview was also published inside the magazine. Ranjan Kundu's incredible artistic talent was recognized by the prestigious Monovision Photography Awards for two consecutive years in 2019 and 2020, a result of his harmonious excellence and unique talent. His remarkable talent and artistic vision has earned him awards and recognition at renowned platforms such as ND Awards 2019, LensCulture Portrait Awards 2019, Monovision Photography Awards 2019, LensCulture Portrait Awards 2020, and Monovision Photography Awards 2020, cementing his position as one of the greatest photographers In 2021, he earned awards and recognitions in the 16th Black & White Spider Awards, the 7th Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA), and LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2021, where his immense talent and skills were showcased and appreciated by industry professionals. Apart from the impressive spread of his name, Ranjan Kundu's finest work has also received exposure in renowned exhibitions around the world. His photographs have graced prestigious platforms such as the Arhust London International Multimedia Exhibition 2019 in London, UK, 3rd ONYX 2019: International Exhibition of Photography in Romania, Odyssey Exhibition 2019 in Pennsylvania, USA, and Blank Wall Gallery 2023 Exhibition in Athens, Greece, leaving an unfading mark on audiences around the world.