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Supporting emerging talents through stories & visuals.

The Burning City: © Vishal Kumar SinghI have been documenting life in and around the Jharia Coalfield for the past seven...
05/08/2026

The Burning City: © Vishal Kumar Singh

I have been documenting life in and around the Jharia Coalfield for the past seven years. one of India’s largest and most hazardous coal mining regions. This long-term project captures the stark realities of those living amid the underground fires that have been burning for more than a century.

Through my lens, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles of coal miners and their families communities forced to endure toxic air, contaminated water, and unlivable conditions. The high carbon emissions in Jharia have led to widespread respiratory illnesses, lung infections, heart conditions, and intergenerational health crises. Many children, some as young as six or seven, sacrifice their childhoods for survival. They wake before dawn to collect and sell coal, trapped in a cycle of poverty with little hope of escape.

In the shadows of the mines, life remains perilously fragile. Workers often succumb to disease, accidents, and landslides frequently without compensation or acknowledgment.

This project is more than a series of photographs. It is a testament to resilience and suffering, and a call to action for awareness and change.

The Burning City: © Vishal Kumar SinghI have been documenting life in and around the Jharia Coalfield for the past seven...
04/08/2026

The Burning City: © Vishal Kumar Singh

I have been documenting life in and around the Jharia Coalfield for the past seven years. one of India’s largest and most hazardous coal mining regions. This long-term project captures the stark realities of those living amid the underground fires that have been burning for more than a century.

Through my lens, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles of coal miners and their families communities forced to endure toxic air, contaminated water, and unlivable conditions. The high carbon emissions in Jharia have led to widespread respiratory illnesses, lung infections, heart conditions, and intergenerational health crises. Many children, some as young as six or seven, sacrifice their childhoods for survival. They wake before dawn to collect and sell coal, trapped in a cycle of poverty with little hope of escape.

In the shadows of the mines, life remains perilously fragile. Workers often succumb to disease, accidents, and landslides frequently without compensation or acknowledgment.

This project is more than a series of photographs. It is a testament to resilience and suffering, and a call to action for awareness and change.

24/07/2026

Creators In Focus organized a Jharia Coal Mines (Jharkhand, India) Documentary Photography Workshop under the guidance of Photojournalist and The Burning City author Vishal Kumar Singh. Vishal Kumar Singh

This workshop was not just about learning photography, but also about connecting, exchanging perspectives, and growing together as documentary photographers.

Image: Vishal Kumar Singh ©

This is a pure documentary photography workshop.

-No shots are arranged
-No scenes are created or staged
-Photography must be done candidly

Participants must observe real situations on the ground and photograph according to live conditions

There are no pre-arranged setups or planned shots — everything is real and unfolds naturally.

However, Creators In Focus will guide participants based on the type of photographs and stories they wish to capture, helping them develop their documentary vision and storytelling approach.

📌 Workshop Details
🗓️ Duration: 2 days (It depends on you how many additional days you would like to extend ).

⏰ Timings:
Morning: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Evening: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

👥 Participants:
Only 3–4 participants per workshop to ensure focused and personalized guidance.

📅 Dates:
Participants can choose their preferred dates.

📩 To Join the Workshop
👉 Instagram:

Important Notice:
If any kind of incident occurs at a location and photography is not permitted there, then "Creators in Focus" will not be held responsible for it.

24/07/2026

Creators In Focus organized a Jharia Coal Mines (Jharkhand, India) Documentary Photography Workshop under the guidance of Photojournalist and The Burning City author Vishal Kumar Singh. Vishal Kumar Singh

This workshop was not just about learning photography, but also about connecting, exchanging perspectives, and growing together as documentary photographers.

Image: Vishal Kumar Singh ©

This is a pure documentary photography workshop.

-No shots are arranged
-No scenes are created or staged
-Photography must be done candidly

Participants must observe real situations on the ground and photograph according to live conditions

There are no pre-arranged setups or planned shots — everything is real and unfolds naturally.

However, Creators In Focus will guide participants based on the type of photographs and stories they wish to capture, helping them develop their documentary vision and storytelling approach.

📌 Workshop Details
🗓️ Duration: 2 days (It depends on you how many additional days you would like to extend ).

⏰ Timings:
Morning: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Evening: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

👥 Participants:
Only 3–4 participants per workshop to ensure focused and personalized guidance.

📅 Dates:
Participants can choose their preferred dates.

📩 To Join the Workshop
👉 Instagram: Creators In Focus

Important Notice:
If any kind of incident occurs at a location and photography is not permitted there, then "Creators in Focus" will not be held responsible for it.

Creators In Focus organized a Jharia Coal Mines (Jharkhand, India) Documentary Photography Workshop under the guidance o...
12/07/2026

Creators In Focus organized a Jharia Coal Mines (Jharkhand, India) Documentary Photography Workshop under the guidance of Photojournalist and The Burning City author Vishal Kumar Singh. Vishal Kumar Singh

This workshop was not just about learning photography, but also about connecting, exchanging perspectives, and growing together as documentary photographers.

Image: Vishal Kumar Singh

This is a pure documentary photography workshop.

-No shots are arranged
-No scenes are created or staged
-Photography must be done candidly

Participants must observe real situations on the ground and photograph according to live conditions

There are no pre-arranged setups or planned shots — everything is real and unfolds naturally.

However, Creators In Focus will guide participants based on the type of photographs and stories they wish to capture, helping them develop their documentary vision and storytelling approach.

📌 Workshop Details
🗓️ Duration: 2 days (It depends on you how many additional days you would like to extend ).

⏰ Timings:
Morning: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Evening: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

👥 Participants:
Only 3–4 participants per workshop to ensure focused and personalized guidance.

📅 Dates:
Participants can choose their preferred dates.

📩 To Join the Workshop
👉 Instagram: Creators In Focus
https://www.instagram.com/creatorsinfocus/

Important Notice:
If any kind of incident occurs at a location and photography is not permitted there, then "Creators in Focus" will not be held responsible for it.

25/04/2026

Creators In Focus: Where Stories Become Legacy:

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Creators In Focus Creators In Focus has officially evolved into a fully established Book Publishing House, ready to bring compelling stories and visionary projects into the world.

We are sharing a glimpse of this incredible journey through a series of images that capture the making of The Burning City—a powerful 7-year-long coal mines project by photojournalist and founder Vishal Kumar Singh Vishal Kumar Singh This work is deeply immersive and rooted in real, lived experiences. From the earliest stages of editing to the final printing process, these visuals reveal the dedication and craftsmanship behind the project.

At Creators In Focus, we are committed to discovering, nurturing, and publishing artists who are passionate about telling their stories. No matter the form or medium, if you have a project you believe in, we are here to help shape it into a beautifully published work.

This is more than publishing—it’s about giving voice to stories that deserve to be seen, felt, and remembered.

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