Perfectly imperfect?
In the world of advertising, we often come across one word again and again—Perfect! Perfect fit for clothes, perfect taste of tea, or a perfect blend of coffee. In photography too—perfect click, perfect pose, perfect smile, perfect lighting, perfect angle, etc., etc., are overrated. To capture a single “perfect” photograph of a baby, photographers spend hours calming and relaxing the baby, trying to get that exact mood. But in reality, a messy lunch where a baby spreads food all over—his face expressing the entire menu along with all its colours—is a far more mesmerising sight, isn’t it? My friend is not racist, but after undergoing a caesarean section, when she first saw her baby, her immediate reaction was, “Hey! Is it mine? It’s black?” That perfect cinematic cry, tears glistening in the parents’ eyes, and a satisfied smile—none of that was captured. Yet the memory was perfect, because till date it brings laughter to the entire family, including her daughter. We glorify so many situ...

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