Raj Sarda profile photo by April Kroenke

Hailing from India, Raj's fascination with photography ignited during his early years, a passion that simmered beneath until the opportune moment.

His dream of becoming a photographer was momentarily deferred by financial constraints that postponed camera and film acquisition, only fully surfacing post his medical education. Yet, the demands of a medical career postponed dedicated pursuit until retirement.

Self-guided with the aid of photography workshops, Raj's journey as a photographer has been an ever-evolving one. The world's inherent beauty serves as his wellspring of inspiration, whether capturing sweeping vistas or the minutiae of a subject. Through his lens, Raj seizes the interplay of light, color, texture, and detail, distilling them into narratives that resonate with others, offering a contemplative pause to appreciate the stories woven into our surroundings.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

  • Member American Society of Photographers (ASP)

  • Member Oregon Professional Photographers Association (OPPA)

Awards & Degrees

  • Master of Photography (MPhotog-PPA)

  • Fellow of Photography (FP-OPPA)

  • Certified Professional Photographer (CPP-PPA)

  • Numerous awards from OPPA including Photographer of the Year 2020

  • Numerous images published in PPA Loan Collection