Wildlife Cinematographer & Conservation Specialist

Raghavendra Pattar is a passionate wildlife filmmaker and photographer. A certified naturalist from the Government of Karnataka. His notable work includes the Melapura Blue Tailed Bee Eater Conservation Project, where he produced both a short film and brochure for the Karnataka Forest Department.
Wildlife Cinematographer & Conservation Specialist
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Raghavendra Pattar is a multifaceted professional who has successfully transitioned from a corporate career to pursuing his passion for wildlife photography and conservation. As the Founder & CEO of Naturepix (a unit of Outbound Tours & Pictures LLP) since December 2019, he combines his creative vision with his commitment to wildlife documentation and conservation.

Professional Background:

  • Currently runs Naturepix, offering professional photography services and conducting workshops
  • Has 19 years of prior corporate experience as Head of Talent Acquisition in IT Software MNC Companies
  • Holds a Masters degree in Sociology from Christ University
  • Is a Certified Naturalist from the Government of Karnataka and Department of Forest

Notable Achievements:

  1. Conservation Work:
  • Led the Melapura Blue Tailed Bee Eater Conservation Project and completed documenting and Filming a documentary on Bee Eaters of Melapura ( 25 Mins Documentary )
  • Produced a short film and designed a brochure for the Karnataka Forest Department
  • Currently working on publishing "Birds of Mysore," documenting 300 bird species
  1. Recognition:
  • Ranked among the Top 35 Photographers in Bangalore
  • Placed within the Top 125 Photographers PAN India by the International Photography Club
  • Has received 35 awards for his work
  • Has contributed articles to various International and National Magazines focusing on migratory species

Specializations:

  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Nature & Wildlife Photography
  • Macro Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Commercial/Product Photography
  • Travel Photography

Key Skills:

  • Expertise in visual editing software
  • Advanced camera equipment knowledge
  • Strong time management and organizational abilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Creative vision

His profile describes him as an enthusiastic and creative Professional Photographer & Filmmaker who believes in photography's dual role as both fine art and a medium for storytelling and education. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to wildlife conservation and documentation while maintaining professional photography standards.

Raghavendra Pattar is someone who has combined his professional expertise with his passion for wildlife and conservation, creating a unique career path that contributes to commercial photography and wildlife documentation.

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Go to the profile of Flavia Manieri
3 months ago

Welcome to WildHub! It is' great to have you here. I very much enjoyed reading about your impressive background, thank you for sharing. What brought you to our community, Raghavendra? 

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m excited to be a part of the WildHub community. What drew me here is the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about wildlife conservation and positively impacting the environment.

I look forward to learning from everyone and contributing in any way possible. It’s a pleasure to be here!

I will be sharing my Wildlife Teaser - A documentary on Blue Tailed Bee Eaters soon.

Go to the profile of Flavia Manieri
3 months ago

Wonderful - look forward to checking out your documentary teaser! 

Welcome to WildHub, Raghavendra! 📸🌿

Your journey from a corporate career to founding Naturepix and dedicating yourself to wildlife photography and conservation is truly inspiring. The projects you’ve led, like the Melapura Blue Tailed Bee Eater Conservation Project, and your extensive documentation of Mysore’s bird species, showcase a deep commitment to both storytelling and environmental protection. Your work not only elevates photography as an art form but also serves as a powerful tool for education and conservation awareness.

What inspired you to transition from IT to wildlife photography, and which of your recent projects has been the most fulfilling? Looking forward to hearing more about your experiences!

Go to the profile of Thirza Loffeld
3 months ago

A warm welcome to WildHub, Raghavendra! Wonderful to have you join us and thank you for sharing about your background. 

Perhaps of interest to you could be our member Social events (dates here) which is a great way to get to know other members. 

Let us know if you have any questions.