# Gajan Balan: The Mindset Behind Great Storytelling

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Podcast: [How I See - The Leica Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-i-see-the-leica-podcast-7784141)
Published: 2026-04-21T12:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3273

## Resource

In this episode of the Leica Podcast, Gajan Balan joins us for a conversation about photography, storytelling, travel, and building a creative life with purpose. He reflects on the experiences that shaped his journey, the importance of discipline and consistency, and why meaningful connection is at the centre of his work. From documentary projects and global travel to his collaboration with Leica, Gajan shares what drives him as a visual storyteller and why authenticity matters more than chasing recognition. Gajan's Instagram: @gajanbalan

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