About · Hive Akshat

Photographer · Filmmaker · Visual Storyteller · Tourism Promoter · Educationist · Entrepreneur

Based in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

Akshat at the fair, golden hour — Pushkar

Akshat Singh Chaudhary · Ajmer, Rajasthan

● Biography

Akshat Singh Chaudhary is an acclaimed photographer, filmmaker, and visual storyteller whose creative journey spans more than two decades. Based in Ajmer, Rajasthan, he has built a distinctive body of work documenting the culture, heritage, wildlife, landscapes, and living spirit of India. Beyond the lens, Akshat is a multifaceted professional—a passionate tourism promoter, a dedicated educationist, and a visionary entrepreneur. From capturing the timeless beauty of Rashtrapati Bhavan to driving educational and hospitality ventures in Rajasthan, his work bridges the worlds of art, culture, and community leadership.

With a deep connection to Rajasthan's heritage, Akshat Singh Chaudhary uses cinematic filmmaking, aerial imagery, and digital storytelling to bring India's vibrant landscapes to life. His expansive career seamlessly blends award-winning photography with institutional leadership, managing premier educational campuses and hospitality destinations while inspiring the next generation of creative minds.

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Behind the lens

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Tourism bodies

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Institutions & ventures

● Behind the lens

Eye level with the water — Ajmer
Eye level with the water
In the lake, waiting — Ajmer
In the lake, waiting
Behind the lens — Pushkar
Behind the lens
Last light — Ajmer
Last light

● Photography philosophy

“A photograph is not just a picture; it is a story, a memory and a piece of time preserved forever.”

Photography is his language.

Storytelling is his craft.

Rajasthan is his inspiration.

India is his canvas.

For Akshat, the camera is a tool to preserve emotions, places, and moments for generations to come, encouraging responsible tourism and fostering a deeper appreciation for India's natural and cultural treasures.

01A journey through the lens

Amer at sunrise — Amer, Jaipur

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Heritage & Rajasthan

Coming from Ajmer, a historic cultural center, Akshat seeks to present Rajasthan not simply as a tourist destination, but as a living cultural landscape. Through ground-based and aerial photography, he has documented the state's forts, palaces, temples, stepwells, festivals, and people.

Pelican with its catch — Ana Sagar, Ajmer

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Wildlife & Nature

Exploring India's birds, animals, forests, and changing seasons, Akshat's nature photography highlights the delicate relationship between wildlife and its environment—from flamingos and painted storks to landscapes shaped by Rajasthan's monsoon skies.

Camels in line, fair week — Pushkar

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Tourism & Destination Storytelling

Collaborating with Incredible India, Rajasthan Tourism, Gujarat Tourism, Madhya Pradesh Tourism, and Uttar Pradesh Tourism, Akshat's digital campaigns and reels have brought iconic destinations—like the Pushkar Fair, Rann Utsav, and historic forts—to global audiences.

The holy lake at sunset — Pushkar

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Film & Video Production

Akshat works extensively in cinematic filmmaking, combining drone footage, cultural storytelling, and music. A notable project includes his role as Director of Photography for the song “PUSKAR”, capturing the essence of the holy town's cultural landscape.

Areas of expertise

01Wildlife, Nature & Landscape Photography
02Heritage & Architectural Photography
03Drone & Aerial Photography
04Astrophotography
05Documentary & Cultural Storytelling
06Film & Video Production

02Collaborations & recognition

Digital campaigns and reels with Incredible India and four state tourism boards — bringing the Pushkar Fair, Rann Utsav and India's historic forts to audiences around the world.

Tourism promoter
Incredible India logo

Incredible India

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

Work
Digital campaigns & reels
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Rajasthan Tourism logo

Rajasthan Tourism

Government of Rajasthan

Work
Pushkar Fair · forts & heritage · state exhibition
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Collaboration
Gujarat Tourism logo

Gujarat Tourism

Government of Gujarat

Work
Rann Utsav · documentary shoot, Ahmedabad (Aug 2025)
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Tourism promoter
Madhya Pradesh Tourism logo

Madhya Pradesh Tourism

Government of Madhya Pradesh

Work
Digital campaigns & reels
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Tourism promoter
Uttar Pradesh Tourism logo

Uttar Pradesh Tourism

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Work
Digital campaigns & reels
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Plus collaborations with tourism pages on Instagram, promoting destinations across India.

● Invited photographer · 31 January 2025

Rashtrapati Bhavan & the Presidential Estate

Invited to document the President's House and its estate — a major milestone in his visual storytelling journey.

Honours & recognition

  1. 01Excellence in Digital StorytellingNews18 Rajasthan — Young Entrepreneur AwardsJaipur, 31 January 20262026
  2. 02Responsible Tourism Influencer SammanPHDCCI Rajasthan Tourism Samman — awarded in two consecutive yearsTathastu Heritage Resort, Udaipur, 20 March 2025 · again on 21 March 20262025 · 2026
  3. 03Honour at the Sambhar FestivalDepartment of Tourism, Government of RajasthanSambhar Festival, 27–31 December 20252025
  4. 04Wildlife Photography HonourPresented by Cabinet Minister Shri Suresh Rawat, with the Divisional Commissioner and the Collector of AjmerIndependence Day, 15 August 20252025
  5. 05Excellence in Photography AwardThe Knights of Rajasthan, 94.3 MY FM2025
  6. 06State-level Photography ExhibitionRajasthan Tourism — Birla Auditorium, JaipurHis pond heron was among the photographs exhibited2025
  7. 07Certificate of AppreciationDepartment of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan — presented by Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Diya KumariWorld Tourism Day, 27 September 2024 — for capturing and sharing the essence of Rajasthan2024

In print

Featured inOutlook Traveller ↗Dainik BhaskarRajasthan LaharState tourism publications

His photographs on the front pages and city pages of Rajasthan's newspapers.

03Education, leadership & ventures

While photography remains at the heart of his creative identity, Akshat's professional journey spans several interconnected fields.

  1. 01Photography
  2. 02Filmmaking
  3. 03Tourism
  4. 04Education
  5. 05Hospitality
  6. 06Entrepreneurship

● Educational Institutions

As a former school principal and active educationist, Akshat leads multiple institutions dedicated to academic and holistic growth.

Akshat Singh Chaudhary · Managing Director

01Queen Mary's SchoolSchool · Ramnagar & Nasirabad
02Queen Mary's Girls SchoolSchool · Ajmer · Nasirabad
03Queen Mary's Institute of Hotel ManagementInstitute · Ajmer · Nasirabad
04Queen Mary's College of B. Pharma & Institute of D. PharmaCollege · Ajmer · Nasirabad

● Hospitality & Tourism Ventures

Resort · Pushkar

Serene Aravali Resort

A premier resort connecting guests with Rajasthan's landscapes and culture.

Hotel · Ajmer

Hotel New Holiday Inn

An integral part of Ajmer's growing tourism ecosystem.

04Knowledge Sharing & Community

Akshat regularly conducts sessions on visual storytelling, digital content creation, and observational photography at institutions like MNIT Jaipur and Shri Ratanlal Kanwarlal Patni Girls' College, Kishangarh. He frequently serves as a judge for inter-college photography competitions, inspiring youth to harness the power of visual communication responsibly.

Ana Sagar at sunset, from the air

● Next frame

Tourism collaborations, talks and workshops, or a conversation about a photograph — write to me.

Ana Sagar at sunset, from the air · 14mm