Founder & Mentors

The Guiding Eyes of AH Photography: Meet Our Mentors

Happy Mukherjee & Abhishek Basak , are the founders and mentors of AH Photography. Our expeditions go far beyond traditional travel, exploring stunning locations both in India and beyond for 9 years. We have collaborated with National Geographic photographers and with FIAP President and FIAP Salon Director to lead street photography and conducted workshops for Federation of Indian Photography (FIP).

Happy Mukherjee is an accomplished professional in the realms of travel, street, and documentary photography with special interest in festivals and tribes and acts as a jury in different competitions. Notably, she is winner of the Siena Photography Contest in street category & her Travel Photographer of the Year award(TPOY), a testament to her ability to capture raw, compelling moments. She also made history as the first Indian photographer to secure third place in the EISA Maestro International Photography Competition and many more. Her mastery in the craft has earned her the prestigious EFIP (Excellence FIP) and EFIAP (Excellence FIAP) distinctions, recognizing her profound contributions to the world of photography. Her works published and featured in  National Geographic Traveller India,  Air India’s online platform,  Chiiz Magazine, Smart Photography Magazine, Viewfinder, Asian Photography Magazine, Travellers World, Outlook Traveller. With an impressive portfolio spanning over sixty countries, her work has been celebrated on global platforms, securing more than 500 national and international accolades. She has been honoured sixteen times as Best Female Photographer across various prestigious photographic competitions . She was awarded the coveted FIAP Blue Pin in Georgia—a mark of excellence in the photographic community. She is honoured from Prestigious Federation of Indian Photography(FIP) in appreciation of  her invaluable service, contribution, dedication,  hard work and generosity in the field of photographic art in 2025. 

Visual Storyteller | Photography Mentor | Photojournalist

MFIP, EFIAP, M.NPS, A.APS, E.CPE, HON.PESGSPC

Abhishek Basak is an India-based freelance photographer specializing in travel, people, and documentary photography. With over seven years of experience, his work blends storytelling with visual artistry. Honoured with distinctions such as MFIP and EFIAP, he has exhibited in 135+ countries, judged international competitions, and earned more than 3000 awards—including being two times HIPA finalist and the first Indian to win the One Eye land Photography Award , along with accolades from the Taichung Photo Award, Black & White Photo Awards, and many more. His images have been published in National Geographic, Getty Reportage, The Guardian, and leading Indian media.

We believe that photography is more than just taking pictures; it’s about seeing the world with a fresh perspective. Each tour is an artistic pilgrimage where you’re not just a tourist but a storyteller, learning to weave narratives through your lens. Our unique blend of technical mastery and emotional connection helps you capture the essence of a place and forge a deeper bond with your camera.