From Rasoolpura to the Red Carpet – The Inspiring Journey of Sidhu Soma
What if life threw you a camera when you least expected it and it changed everything?
In this episode of Telugu Connects - Growth Podcast, our host Vamsi Giduthuri, CMO at AutuX, talks to Sidhu Soma, an accidental photographer whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
From growing up in Rasoolpura’s slums to capturing Hyderabad’s biggest weddings and celebrity events, Sidhu’s story is a testament to passion, grit, and relentless pursuit of dreams.
At just 17 years old, he found himself shooting for IPL’s Deccan Chargers, a moment that set the stage for a career he never saw coming.
Today, he’s the go-to photographer for A-list celebrity events, including Allu Arjun’s son’s birthday celebrations. But his path wasn’t easy.
In this candid conversation, We uncover:
• The unexpected twist that turned him into a photographer
• His journey from Rasoolpura to top tier wedding photography, the struggles, the hustle, and the breakthroughs
• Why passion alone isn’t enough in photography, the business side no one talks about
• AI’s impact on photography, will it kill creativity or open new doors?
• The sad reality of modern weddings, are we too busy capturing moments to actually live them?
• His love story, because every great artist has one
This episode isn’t just about photography. It’s about chasing dreams, defying odds, and making your own destiny.
Whether you’re an artist, an entrepreneur, or someone looking for inspiration, Sidhu Soma’s journey will move you.
Listen now and get ready to be inspired.
Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Telugu Connects for more real, raw, and growth-focused conversations.
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TimeStamps
00:00 Teaser
02:44 Why am I accidental photographer
07:45 Siddhu Soma Childhood
17:00 Deccan Charges official photographers
22:18 Internship experience
29:00 1st wedding experience
31:57 Real side of fashion photography
32:50 Difference between Art & Business
35:50 Call from Rama Naidu Studio
40:10 Allu Arjun Son birthday shoot
43:00 Do it today or regret later
46:00 Photographers are so passionate
49:10 How to create a brand like Siddhu Soma
54:26 Iphone photography
56:50 Perspective ve Technicalities
59:00 3 things for aspiring photographers
1:01:55 Competition vs Collaboration
1:06:52 What Clients Look for in photographers
1:09:50 Weddings in USA
1:12:00 Crazy experience wedding shoots
1:19:00 Weddings these days!!
1:22:20 Siddhu Soma Love Story
1:30:30 From Old Days to Today
1:37:18 Best life learnings
1:38:03 Regret in life
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Guest Social Handles:
Instaragm: https://www.instagram.com/siddhu.soma/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vowsbysiddhusoma/
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