Parvathi Kumar was born and raised in eastern Canada, and initiated as a teen in manual film photography by her mother. Parvathi was then largely self-taught, following her photo passion for over three decades. Alongside earning two technical degrees and working in software development in IT corporations for ten years, she constantly maintained her joy of documenting and creating photographically. She exhibits her work throughout NJ, other states and Europe in solo and group shows, has earned awards and recognition, and shares her experience and skills through workshops and presentations. She is also a certified yoga teacher and advanced classical guitarist.