ABOUT THE ARTIST

Dr. Raj Patnaik is an award winning photographer who has a passion to capture some of the best moments of time. His interest spans across a wide genre of photography, including portraits, headshots, family, events, wildlife and landscapes.

He believes some of the best images ever created are about you. It’s the photographer's passion to bring the best in you and your family. As a professional, he believes in consulting with every client to understand their needs prior to any photo session to produce the artistic images.

He started his passion in photography during middle school years and build his art through a self learning process. Currently, he is associated with MOPPA, PPA and is mentored by some of the world renowned award winning photographers. He has invested in some of the best camera equipment that helps create fantastic images.

Dr. Raj is happily married to Sritapa Patnaik and blessed with 2 beautiful girls Yashvi and Aarika. Outside of photography, Dr. Raj works as a IT Management Professional, managing some of the largest ERP implementations globally. He has a Doctorate in Business Administration and a MBA in Finance, and currently based in Joplin, MO.