I’m Dushy Satkunanandan — a father, photographer, and IT professional with roots in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, now based in Melbourne, Australia.

My journey into photography began from a place of loss, after the stillbirth of my first daughter. What started as a way to process grief soon became both refuge and renewal, opening a path to connect with people and stories beyond the corporate world.

I began with travel and street photography, drawn to faces and fleeting moments. Over time, this passion deepened into portraiture — exploring light, character, and the timeless connection between people and place. At the Photographic Studies College (PSC) in Melbourne, I formalised my practice through professional training, refining my craft in portraiture and studio lighting — skills I continue to evolve with every project.

What I love most about photography is the way it connects people and communities. Through my lens, I seek out traditions, stories, and quiet moments of resilience — capturing not just images, but fragments of culture and memory. Looking ahead, I am planning new tours and projects across South and Southeast Asia, with the aim of celebrating heritage, building creative exchanges, and creating opportunities for others to see and share their worlds.

I chose Fujifilm because it takes photography back to its fundamentals — with intuitive retro dials and design choices that keep the photographer at the heart of the experience. In a time when technology risks overwhelming the art of photography, Fujifilm strikes a rare balance: blending nostalgia with the latest innovations.

The X Series and my trusted GFX 50R have become my companions for travel — both offering portability without compromise, and delivering incredible image rendering and tonal richness. For portraiture, the newer GFX medium format system has become central to my work, providing unparalleled depth, subtle detail, and a painterly quality that elevates each frame. What makes Fujifilm truly special, however, is the artistry of its lenses and its renowned colour science, which together allow me to capture portraits, street scenes, and landscapes with nuance, character, and timeless quality.

At the heart of my work is storytelling: portraits that reveal dignity, street scenes that capture humanity, and landscapes that carry memory. For me, every image is more than a picture — it’s a bridge between past and present, self and community, art and impact.