Meet Kapil – Photographer & Founder

Hi there, I’m Kapil – a passionate photographer, adventurer, husband, and full-time wrangler of my two mischievous kids. It might sound cliché, but my wife Gira truly is my best friend. She’s also my studio assistant, chief problem solver, and the creative muse behind much of my work.

I’m often asked how I started MementOz Photography, especially since photography wasn’t always my profession.

From IT Professional to Visual Storyteller

Before stepping behind the camera full time, I worked in IT — a career path that couldn’t have been further from creative expression. Despite that, I was endlessly fascinated by photography. The idea of freezing a fleeting moment with a single click felt almost magical. Like a superpower. I knew I had to master it.

A Childhood Shaped by Family Photography

I grew up in India during the days of film cameras, when owning one was considered a luxury. Our entire family shared a single point-and-shoot camera, and we were a big family.

Naturally, I became the unofficial family photographer at every gathering. Birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, and rare reunions, it was my job to document them all. Looking back, that’s where my true photography education began.

Why Family Photography Matters

I learned to observe quietly the laughter of children, a knowing glance, a tender moment between parents. These details mattered.

Family photographs are more than images; they’re visual threads that connect generations. Some of the photographs I captured decades ago, in another country and another time, are now my family’s most treasured possessions.

That understanding still drives me today.

The Story Behind MementOz Photography

Creating meaningful, lasting memories for other families is both a privilege and a gift. Ten years ago, I built a photography studio in my home, launched MementOz Photography, and made the leap from IT to photography full time.

It remains the best decision I’ve ever made.

As the saying goes, love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life. Photography isn’t just my career, it’s my passion, and it never feels like work.

I look forward to welcoming you into the studio soon.
Get in touch — I’d love to capture your story.

Interesting Facts About Me

I practice yoga regularly

I’m a keen badminton player (not Olympic level, but competitive!)

I’m a self-taught Indian drum player, the neighbors haven’t complained yet

I speak three languages; when I emigrated to New Zealand, my English was minimal

My dream is to be a powerful visual storyteller, creating images that truly immortalise people

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