About Me

I'm Siddharth Kali Chakkaravarthi, a visual storyteller shaped first by architecture and later by photography.

My relationship with the built environment began long before I picked up a camera. I was drawn to architecture for its balance of logic and imagination, and for the way lines, materials, and proportions shape experience. Architecture trained me to observe space with intention: how it is composed, how it is used, and how it carries meaning beyond its form.

Photography emerged as an extension of this way of thinking. Where architecture taught me how spaces are conceived and structured, photography taught me how they are perceived and remembered. In 2020, time slowed down as I explored more experimental work focused on light, abstraction, rhythm, and the quiet presence of space.

My approach is built on observation, guided by architectural thinking, helping me to understand a project beyond the built form and allows me to photograph spaces in a way that reflects what the designer set out to achieve.

For me, photography is about clarity.
Clarity of space, clarity of intent, and clarity of story.

About Arth Photography

In 2023, leading up to my admission into Queen's University Belfast, I worked under the guidance of my senior, GS Mohan, at Studio MAF, and was introduced to B. R. S. Sreenag of Sreenag Pictures, one of the leading architectural photographers in Chennai. Working with both played an important role in shaping my understanding of photography, particularly in professional workflows, visual discipline, and post-production. I remain grateful to both for the knowledge and perspective they shared, much of which continues to inform my work.

After moving to Belfast, a part-time role at a restaurant gave me the opportunity that developed into nearly thirty projects across three branches, covering interiors, food photography, and short-form video content for digital platforms. The work gained wider visibility through features and use across platforms such as Visit Belfast, Bloom Magazine UK, and The Belfast Times, and was also showcased on multiple public billboards during the Christmas season and in connection with award-winning campaigns.

During these years, photography shifted from exploration to intent. Arth photography emerged from that transition. The name arth comes from the second half of my name, Siddha-arth, and translates to meaning. It reflects my ongoing pursuit of creating images that are thoughtful, purposeful, and rooted in an understanding of space and context.