Varun Deric Joel grew up in the beautiful city of Lucknow. His idyllic childhood there has made a profound impression on his expression. He was always curious about his uncle's Pentax film camera but didn't dare touch it. Years later, his life lead to a career in photography. He's been shooting for more than 14 years, starting from covering weddings in Mumbai, to expanding into Product and Commercial Photography.

Varun is a self-taught photographer, studying the works of industry greats like Raghu Rai, Prabuddha Dasgupta, Sebastiao Salgado and W. Eugene Smith, to name a few.

Varun's portfolio has a distinct look that he has achieved through innovative use of lighting techniques and attention to detail. His dexterity with his craft has led to meaningful collaborations with several brands in hospitality, jewellery, hotels, interiors and architecture. P.S: His uncle gifted him the Pentax camera in 2024. Life has come a full circle.