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Hetanshi Vakta is a travel photographer based in New York City. She specializes in digital and print media with a strong focus on fine arts including, landscapes and architecture. 

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My story

"Born and raised in India, I was fortunate enough to explore my homeland and beyond from an early age. The travel bug bit me young and I always knew that the world was accessible to me. In my initial years, I traveled often within India which fueled my curiosity about the rest of the planet. It was during my first international trip to the USA at the age of 10 that I was inspired to pick up a camera and capture the breathtaking landscapes of national parks. Since then, my deep passion for discovering and showcasing the hidden treasures of the world has driven me to embark on numerous journeys to countries such as Australia, Mexico, France, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, and UAE among others.

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My curiosity and fascination to explore the unknown further sparked a secondary interest in Psychology. I then moved on to pursuing I/O Psychology at New York University. With a desire of combining the principles of psychology with photography, I feel blessed to have now found a way to merge both passions, using my photographs as a powerful tool for self-expression and emotional storytelling."

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