Pratik's affinity for arts from an early age led him to drawing and painting. His love for still life drawing transformed into still life photography. He is proud to call himself a 3rd generation photographer and hopes to follow his grandfather's footsteps into the commercial world of photography. He has a contemporary approach which is inspired by the neoclassical art movement of the 18th and 19th century.His dynamic still life photographs combine an accurate use of technique and creativity of a craftsman. Pratik lives in San Francisco and operates throughout the west coast and is working towards realizing his dreams.
AWARDS & FEATURES 
2023 International Photography Awards : IPA 2023 : Official Selection : Dependency Dilemma
2023 International Photography Awards : IPA 2023 : Official Selection : GUM
2021 International Photography Awards : IPA 2021: Honourable Mention : Eraser Food
2023 : Budapest International Awards : Professional BIFA 2023 : Winner Portfolio-Advertising : Silver
2023 : Budapest International Awards : Professional BIFA 2023 : Winner Advertising-Self-Promotion : Bronze
2023 : Budapest International Awards : Professional BIFA 2023 : Winner Advertising-Product : Bronze
2023 Prix de la Photographie, Paris Professional PX3 2023 : Advertising / Product : Bronze Award
2023 Prix de la Photographie, Paris Professional PX3 2023 : Advertising / Self Promotion : Bronze Award
2022 : One Eye Land Worlds Top 10 Still Life Awards : Jury / Contest Judging Panel
2021 : One Eye Land Worlds Top 10 Still Life Awards : Jury / Contest Judging Panel
2020 : One Eye Land Worlds Top 10 Still Life Awards : Worldwide Rank 10 / USA Rank 3
2019 : One Eye Land Worlds Top 10 Still Life Awards : Worldwide Rank 9 / USA Rank 5
2018 : One Eye Land Awards : Gold Award : Advertising Self Promotion Category
2018 : One Eye Land Awards : Silver Award : Advertising Self Promotion Category
2019 : One Eye Land Worlds Top 10 Still Life Awards : Gold Award
2019 : One Eye Land Worlds Top 10 Still Life Awards : Silver Award
2020 : One Eye Land Worlds Top 10 Still Life Awards : Gold Award
2020 : One Eye Land Worlds Top 10 Still Life Awards : Bronze Award
2019 : One Eye Land Awards : Silver Award : Advertising Conceptual Category
2019 : One Eye Land Awards : Bronze Award : Advertising Conceptual Category
2019 : One Eye Land Awards : Bronze Award : Advertising Food Category
2020 : American Photographic Artists : APA Something Personal Exhibition
2023 : American Photographic Artists : APA New York SOHO Exhibition
2023 : American Photographic Artists : APA San Diego Untitled Photo Exhibition
2020 : American Photography : AP 37 Winner : Eraser Food
2023 Wired Magazine July / August : Photographer for the Gadget Lab Section
2020 : Communication Arts 61 Photography Annual : Winner + Magazine Publication
2020 : Communication Arts Interactive Annual 26 Magazine Publication
Adobe Live Online Streaming : Behance.net/live : Photo Retouching Artist Feature
2020 : PDN EDU Grand Prize : Still Life
2019 : PDN EDU Grand Prize : Still Life
2018 : PDN EDU Grand Prize : Still Life
2020 Sony World Photography Awards Open competition : Global Top 10 Selection : Still Life