About me
I’m George Koruth, a photographer rooted in India, drawn to the quiet poetry of everyday life — in people, places, and fleeting moments. My lens has carried me through villages, cities, and remote corners, seeking the stories that often go unheard.
Before photography, I walked the path of medicine — in emergency rooms, tribal clinics, and public health projects. That journey taught me to listen deeply, to see with compassion, and to hold space for both pain and resilience. These same instincts now shape my approach to visual storytelling.
Through my camera, I try to witness the world with empathy — exploring social and health issues not as headlines, but as lived human experiences. I believe in the power of a single photograph to stir change, to remind us of our shared humanity.
I welcome collaborations with those who dream of a kinder world — NGOs, start-ups, creatives, and changemakers.
When I’m not on the road, I live a quiet life in the lush embrace of the Western Ghats, alongside my wife and our much-loved pets.
“I am inspired by faces, the unfamiliar in familiar surroundings and the search for familiarity in unfamiliar places. Photography puts me in a state of meditation, which allows me to see things with more clarity. The moment is what counts.”
George Koruth - The Hindu Newspaper
The Green Eyes & the Name Fotobaba That Became Me
This image has always felt deeply personal—these green eyes somehow became part of my own identity. They carry a story that started in 2013 at the Maha Kumbh Mela, among thousands of moments I captured across different Kumbh Melas.
When I first shared this photo on Instagram, I never imagined how far it would travel. A dear friend and brilliant designer, Gregory Leblanc, saw something special in it. He edited the image, framed it, and displayed it in his studio. When he sent me photos of it on his wall, it was the first time I truly saw the hidden magic in that eye.
Along this journey, as the stories grew and the images spread, I started being known as Fotobaba —a name that stuck, much like this photograph.
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