As an independent photojournalist and documentary filmmaker, Gasper D’Souza is passionate about working in areas of social documentary, using the visual medium as a means of social awareness.
Influenced by masters like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Sabastiao Salgado and Walker Evans, Gasper believes in the un-obtrusive documentary style photography or reportage photography.
In 2005 he became the first photojournalist to be awarded the prestigious Dempo Research Fellowship. As part of the year-long Fellowship project, Gasper worked on a visual study of the fishing activities and community in Goa.
In 2005 he won an award at the photography competition organised during the National Conference on Women’s Studies under the theme “Role of Women in Development of Society”
Gasper D’souza has been in the field of journalism since the year 2000. Before going the independent way, he was with the The Navhind Times, the leading English language daily in Goa, contributing feature stories as well as handling page design. He has also contributed feature images to the international agency the Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Gasper is a product of the Jesuit brand of education having schooled at the St Mary’s High School, Mazagaon Mumbai and graduated from the St Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
At 35, Gasper lives in Calangute Goa and is happily married with three children who he personally homeschools.
He is available for photography and film assignments in India or abroad.
Contact Details:
946, Gasper Villa
E-3/24 Tivai Vaddo
Calangute Goa 403516
India
Phone: (+91 832) 2275235
Cell: (+91) 9423882520
Email: vision@gasperdesouza.com
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Hi Gasper
I just stumbled across your website today. Very nice work. and impressive website too.
I don’t want to sound negative, however one cannot enjoy the full view of your still work, as the descriptions comes in its way. besides that excellent work. keep it up!!
Steve