‘Shigmo’, and more, through the lens of a docu photographer from Goa

Arti Das & Evelyn Siqueira

Young documentary and commercial photographer from Goa, Daniel D’Souza, creates captivating visual landscapes and tells stories through his stunning images.

Commercial documentary photography | Goa | Daniel D'Souza | Photo: Daniel D'Souza

Daniel graduated from The One School, Goa, and his work has made it to the pages of well-known magazines such as Vogue, Grazia, Travel+Leisure, Elle Decor, GQ, Condé Nast Traveler etc.

Commercial documentary photography | Goa | Shigmo | Daniel D'Souza | Photo: Daniel D'Souza

Daniel’s photo-documentation of Shigmo, held in rural Goa in March, around the time of the Holi festival, captures the traditional rituals in different parts of Goa.

Commercial documentary photography | Goa | Shigmo | Daniel D'Souza | Photo: Daniel D'Souza

In order to get the real feel of an event, he stayed in five or six villages, documenting events like Chorotsav at Zarme, and Sheni Uzzo at Malcarne, to name a few.

Commercial documentary photography | Goa | Shigmo | Daniel D'Souza | Photo: Daniel D'Souza

Daniel has also documented Goan houses for Heta Pandit’s latest book, Stories from Goan Houses – a project which took two and half years to complete.

Commercial documentary photography | Goa | Heta Pandit | Daniel D'Souza | Photo: Lui Estiberio

The informative book features 21 Goan houses from all over Goa.

Commercial documentary photography | Goa | Heta Pandit | Daniel D'Souza | Photo: Daniel D'Souza

Daniel believes that while technology has enhanced photography, it is also necessary for a photographer to have his own visual voice to stand out from the rest.

Commercial documentary photography | Goa | Shigmo | Daniel D'Souza | Photo: Daniel D'Souza

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