Updated On: 19 August, 2025 08:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Everyone's a photographer these days, thanks to mobile phones that are on hand at all times for social media- worthy pictures. But, these hand-cams cannot replace the skill, dedication and backbreaking rigour that go into the pictures you see published in newspapers, magazines and splashed on billboards

Locals and professionals line up for some good shots of Dahi Handi at Dadar West. PIC/RANE ASHISH
On World Photography Day, here's a tribute to those silent heroes behind the lens who brave heat, rain, riots and blasts to bring you unforgettable images
Professional photographers and locals vie for the best shot at the Dahi Handi in Dadar West. PIC/RANE ASHISH
A photographer balances his umbrella and props while trying to get a shot of a tourist at the Gateway of India, he will then provide prints of the photos for a small fee. PIC/ASHISH RAJE