ABOUT ME

Hello there! I'm Kirit Vora, a Michigan-based physician for over fifty years, and I’ve spent almost as much time chasing sunsets and fiddling with cameras as I have with stethoscopes and syringes. My photographic journey began in 1969 with a Mamiya Secor camera from New York City’s 47th Street Photo. I was so obsessed that I slept with its manual under my pillow. Yes, I’m that kind of nerd.

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Early Days

My early photography was “experimental,” capturing random household objects like a toaster that burned my toast and a vacuum cleaner that doubled as a noisy pet.

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A Turning Point

In 2009, a family trip to the Canadian Rockies changed everything. Impressed by my own photos, I decided to learn photography properly. Enter Adobe Lightroom, a Rubik’s Cube of software for me at first. I attended a four-day boot camp in Miami, lugging my iMac because my MacBook screen was too small, as per the instructor.

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Refining My Craft

I further honed my skills in Iceland with a workshop led by famous photographers. Armed with a Canon camera and thermal underwear, I joined enthusiasts who became my mentors and friends, sharing the “4 AM perfect light” syndrome.

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Global Adventures

My photography adventures have spanned the globe—from Antarctica’s icy plains to Japan’s crowded streets and places where penguins outnumber people. The real magic happened during after-hours banter and shared mishaps with fellow students.

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Current Passion

I eventually upgraded from Canon to Nikon, and now wield a Sony A7R like a wizard’s wand. My goal? To teach senior citizens to use cameras without breaking them or themselves, focusing on vibrant landscapes and wall-worthy shots that elicit “Wow, I need that in my living room!”

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The AI Game-Changer

Artificial intelligence is a game-changer. I can now magically erase photobombers, flying insects, and annoying tree branches. Using tools like Photoshop and Luminar Neo, I create pictures that could make even a stone wall blush.

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My Ultimate Goal

I aim to create images that evoke emotions, memories, and maybe a bit of envy from your neighbors. Like a magician, I keep my secrets to myself—because who really wants to know how the sausage is made, right?