The Opposites

In 2012 photographer and Leica collector Ken Narula gave his brother Rammy Narula his first cameraa gesture rooted in the hope that photography would provide an outlet for Rammy during a difficult period in his life. It ended up exceeding all their expectations: Rammy's newfound connection signaled a significant shift, both in terms of his perception of the world and his place within it. Photography found him, and through it he discovered more about himself: It got me out of the house and onto the streets, and my focus began to shift to life outside my head. Five years later, Ken experienced something quite differenta sense of unfulfillment, despite professional success, and a desire to become lost in the process of taking photographs. He decided to leave behind his established life and travel, dedicating himself to recording unrehearsed moments around the world in black and white. Containing two distinct series, one by each brother, The Opposites encapsulates their shared love for the medium, yet shows a compelling duality in style and subject matter through Ken's photos in classic black and white and Rammy's of vibrant color. Published here for the first time together, the work of the Narula brothers reveals a resounding ability to chronicle the ordinary and extraordinary occurrences of everyday life.

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Born in 1976, Ken Narula is a photographer and collector of Leica cameras and lenses based in London and Bangkok. A graduate in business and finance, Narula realized his passion for photography after the profound experience of life-changing eye surgery. Parallel to owning multiple companies, he has spent decades establishing one of today's largest assortments of Leica objects and has traveled worldwide photographing with his museum-worthy collection. Steidl published Narula's Iris & Lens. 50 Leica lenses to collect and photograph in 2023.