Bored Panda reached out to Dimpy Bhalotia, the photographer and creative director behind one of the images featured in today’s selection. You might also remember her work from our previous post.
This time, we wanted to talk with her about her process—and the meaning behind choosing color versus monochrome in street photography. Dimpy’s images often capture candid moments with a poetic touch, so we were curious: how does she approach finding and framing these fleeting scenes?
Here’s what we learned: “A lot of it comes down to patience and observing. I keep returning to places that excite me — that familiarity lets me see more deeply each time. Curiosity also drives me; it often leads me to unexpected frames and new scenes I hadn’t imagined.”
When asked how her perspective on street photography has evolved since she began, Bhalotia explained: “Over time, I’ve developed a deeper understanding of human behaviour — how people move, interact, and exist in public spaces. I’ve become more attuned to the human condition, and to the quiet yet profound coexistence between humans and animals in our society. These observations have shaped the way I frame my stories — with more awareness, empathy, and layered perspectives.”
Finally, we asked the photographer how, in her opinion, black-and-white photography changes the narrative or emotion of a street photo compared to one in color: “To me, they’re simply two different visual languages expressing the same story. Black and white often feels bolder — raw, distilled, and pure — while colour evokes emotional complexity through colours and context. Each brings its own kind of truth to a frame.”
