Published by The
Business Tycoons -
January
2025
Deepak Kapoor,
Diplomatic Photographer
Capturing diplomatic events and social lives
of diplomats requires not just photographic
skills but also a nose for news and eye for
photographic details.
Photographer Deepak Kapoor possesses these
qualities that he further polished by learning from
his father Mr. B.B. Kapoor.
Deepak Kapoor is well-known for capturing diplomatic events and the social lives of diplomats in Delhi, India's capital. With an eye for detail and a knack for news, he launched his career in 2003, following in the footsteps of his father, Mr. B.B. Kapoor.
Deepak Kapoor is well-known for capturing diplomatic events and the social lives of diplomats in Delhi, India's capital. With an eye for detail and a knack for news, he launched his career in 2003, following in the footsteps of his father, Mr. B.B. Kapoor.
Operating out of the centrally located Khan Market,
Deepak is ideally situated to serve over 150
diplomatic missions on short notice. His studio
boasts a rich collection of color photographs
documenting key moments in bilateral, multilateral,
and exclusive diplomatic affairs, all taken with his
Nikon camera.
Having worked closely with foreign diplomats for
18 years, Deepak explains how his company,
Kapoor and Sons, has played a key role in helping
diplomats settle into life in Delhi. Newcomers often
seek his assistance with issues such as property, legal
concerns, finding local markets, food, and adapting
to the local culture.
Photography runs in his veins and that is the reason why Deepak Kapoor did
not think twice while
entering this profession. It all started with his
great grandfather's passion for photography and
he set up a photography shop.
Deepak's father Bharat Bhushan continued the
legacy. Deepak learnt the nuances of photography
from his father and also how to interact with
diplomats. Thus, began his journey in diplomatic
photography.
With his extensive experience and broad perspective, Deepak sees himself as a “citizen of the world.” As a liberal, he feels his career has expanded his worldview, allowing him to showcase the warmth and hospitality of Indian culture to the international community.
Deepak particularly enjoys helping first-time diplomats, offering advice drawn from his knowledge of India's Ministry of External Affairs. He finds it rewarding to meet people from across the globe every day and believes forming new connections with foreigners comes easily to him. He lightheartedly shares that diplomats arriving in Delhi often voice complaints about pollution, traffic, inflation, and cultural differences. However, after their three to four-year tenure, these same diplomats leave with cherished memories of India, including its hospitality, friendships, and the kindness of its people. While he acknowledges that Delhi has become more costly, particularly for diplomats and their families, Deepak remains proud of his work and the relationships he's built with people from over 100 countries.
Photography runs in his veins and that is the reason why Deepak Kapoor did
not think twice while
entering this profession. It all started with his
great grandfather's passion for photography and
he set up a photography shop.
Deepak's father Bharat Bhushan continued the
legacy. Deepak learnt the nuances of photography
from his father and also how to interact with
diplomats. Thus, began his journey in diplomatic
photography.
With his extensive experience and broad perspective, Deepak sees himself as a “citizen of the world.” As a liberal, he feels his career has expanded his worldview, allowing him to showcase the warmth and hospitality of Indian culture to the international community.
Deepak particularly enjoys helping first-time diplomats, offering advice drawn from his knowledge of India's Ministry of External Affairs. He finds it rewarding to meet people from across the globe every day and believes forming new connections with foreigners comes easily to him. He lightheartedly shares that diplomats arriving in Delhi often voice complaints about pollution, traffic, inflation, and cultural differences. However, after their three to four-year tenure, these same diplomats leave with cherished memories of India, including its hospitality, friendships, and the kindness of its people. While he acknowledges that Delhi has become more costly, particularly for diplomats and their families, Deepak remains proud of his work and the relationships he's built with people from over 100 countries.
