Harper's Bazaar India

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

VICTORIA KRUNDYSHEVA

MUMBAI

“The idea of achieving goals as a collective is what brings me joy. For me, happiness is intrinsically linked to two aspects—connection with oneself and the environment around you. I think this picture, which I had photographed in Goa, is a fitting representation of these pillars—it expresses the space and freedom to be yourself and embrace who you are. When you arrive at that feeling, you blossom like a flower. And as you get to know yourself better, you connect with others. Thankfully, the work I do acts as a medium to connect with myself and those around me.

This photograph was captured with an incredible team that shared an aligned vision and the excitement to depict the idea of joy. We decided on Goa as the location because the energy of the place resonated so effortlessly with our theme. However, the weather gods were not on our side that day:

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