Some stories begin with comfort.Mine began with loss, pain—and purpose.

In 2011, I lost my father. It was the hardest chapter of my life. Every breath after felt like a battle—for stability, strength, and meaning. Yet, amid the silence of grief, one thing never faded: my passion for the arts. As a child in 7th grade, I found joy in Kuchipudi and traditional folk dance. We had an old reel camera at home, and I would capture pictures, rush to get them printed, and stare at them in wonder. Little did I know, I was weaving the first threads of a lifelong story—simply following my heart. Through the years, I balanced dance, sports, and academics. After completing my B.A. in Political Science, I worked as a choreographer and dance teacher. Then one day, invited to act in a friend’s short film, I found myself mesmerized not by the acting, but by the camera. Observing the Director of Photography sparked something inside me. When the DOP couldn’t make it for the next shoot, the director handed me the camera. I shot the scene. The results stunned everyone—and I knew my heart belonged behind the lens. But passion alone wasn’t enough. Without gear or funds, I leaned on my big brother’s faith in me, who helped buy my first DSLR, a Canon 70D. That camera became my gateway to storytelling. I joined a YouTube food channel, pouring creativity and heart into every frame. In 2016, one of our videos was selected by YouTube Space Mumbai’s #NextStepIndia program—an opportunity that changed everything. Boarding my first flight—Vijayawada to Hyderabad, then to Delhi, and finally Mumbai—I was filled with tears. Many fly with money; I flew with dreams and talent. In Mumbai, I met top creators, stayed in luxury, all without spending a rupee. That trip was a turning point. Encouraged, I shot 28 short films, built a YouTube channel with 23,000+ subscribers, then photographed a friend’s baby’s birthday—my first event shoot. That began a new chapter. Life remained tough. I juggled full-time choreography, rides on Rapido after school, and camera EMIs. But belief ran deeper than struggle. A cousin’s support helped me buy a Sony A7R3 with a professional lens—my sword for creative battle. I started Kamma Sainadh Photography, and events began to roll in. I left teaching to pursue wedding photography full-time, building a team. Then destiny brought Parimala Yalla into my life in 2017. Preparing for civil service exams, she slowly joined me in post-production. Our connection blossomed—professionally, emotionally, spiritually. Together, in 2019, we co-founded Love Tales Photography & Films.

The Man and Woman Behind the Legacy
Love Tales Photography & Films
From a Reel Camera to a Legacy of Love
— By Mr. Kamma Sainadh