the origins

My name is Prajal Prasai, and I am a photographer and visual storyteller based in Kathmandu, Nepal. My work is defined by a journey between two worlds: the academic landscape of the United States and the rich, spiritual heritage of the Kathmandu Valley. This dual perspective allows me to approach every project with both technical precision and deep cultural empathy. For over a decade, I have practiced photography as the art of subtraction, removing the noise until only the soul of the subject remains.

My commitment to this standard of visual purity has earned numerous accolades, including multiple First Place awards from the Associated Press and the College Media Association for news, sports, and feature photography. A veteran of award-winning student media and the South Eastern Journalism Conference, I now apply this high-fidelity, journalistic rigor to boutique creative direction. Whether documenting local heritage or executing a high-end commercial campaign, I focus on the technical mastery and tenacity required to capture a subject’s true heartbeat.

9 +

500+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

PROJECTS COMPLETED

the clients

UltimateFace Cosmetics, BayouLife Magazine, P&S Surgery Center, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, ULM Foundation, Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Monroe Mayor's Office, and several individual clients

Selected Awards & Honors

Associated Press (LA/MS College Awards): First Place – Spot News Photo (2018), First Place – Sports Photo (2018), Second Place – Spot News Photo (2019), Third Place – Feature Photo (2019).

College Media Association: First Place – Best Student Photographer (2019), Third Place – Best Student Photographer (2020), Third Place – Best Student Newspaper (2018).

South Eastern Journalism Conference: First Place – Best College Newspaper (2019), Second Place – Best On-site News Photography (2018, 2020).

Ouachita Moments (Monroe CVB): First Place – Student Category (2017).

our office

Imadol, Lalitpur
Nepal

Hours
Sunday - Friday
9am - 6pm

Contacts
+977-9762665771 / 01-5201001
info@belicollective.com