The Story Behind Snap U Photography
— By Pavan
"Some stories are written in ink,
Mine was written in light."
Hi, I'm Pavan
I'm the founder and storyteller behind Snap U Photography — and this isn't just a business to me. It's my life, my journey, and my soul in every frame.
The Beginning
My love for photography started when I was just 12 years old — a skinny schoolboy in 7th class, who picked up a dusty old camera during a SUPW class (Socially Useful Productive Work). While my friends played cricket, I stayed behind — chasing sunrays through windows, capturing smiles in silence.
Life Had Other Plans
At 14, I lost my father. My world shattered in a moment. Grief wasn't the hardest part — watching my family struggle financially was. That day, I promised myself: I'll become the man my father dreamed I'd be.
The Hustle
I started shooting local events, birthdays, and weddings — sometimes walking miles just to borrow a camera. While my friends studied without worry, I studied during the day and shot events at night.
The Growth
I completed my B.Tech in Computer Science, but my heart was always behind the lens. Eventually, I turned my hustle into a dream. I built a two-floor photography office, hired 13 incredible team members, and invested in 18 professional camera kits.
Our Reach
We captured love, laughter, tears, and timeless memories all over Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Fulfilling a Father's Dream
Still, one dream remained — my father's wish: Definetely You Will Study abroad (One day, you'll study abroad.)
"I applied for my UK Student Visa, paused my business in India, and moved to a foreign land with nothing but courage, a camera, and my father's memory in my pocket."
Rebirth in the UK
I completed my Master's in Computing (MSc) in the UK — and the day I held that certificate in my hand, I knew... Dad would be proud.
And then I did what I do best — I picked up the camera again. SnapU Photography was reborn in the UK. What started as a small-town dream is now a brand that serves clients across the UK and India, with a dedicated studio, a 15-member team back home, and our own company building in India.
Our Unchanged Promise
But no matter how far we've come, one thing remains unchanged:
📸 Every story we capture is deeply personal — just like mine.
If you choose SnapU, you're not just hiring a photographer.
You're bringing in someone who has lived through loss, passion, purpose, and resilience — someone who knows the value of every single moment… because I've fought hard to live mine.
"So let's not just take pictures.
Let's tell your story — beautifully, powerfully, and honestly.
With love, light, and everything in between."
– Pavan Sai Prabhakar
Founder | SnapU Photography
UK & India