Raised in Bangalore, India, Shree grew up on a leafy campus that felt like a pocket of forest in the middle of the city. His first close encounter with a snake there sparked a lifelong Growing up in Bangalore, India, Shree developed an early fascination with wildlife while exploring a small patch of urban forest where he encountered his first snake. Curious about how these animals survived and thrived, he began learning everything he could about the natural world. That interest eventually led him to the Western Ghats, where he spent six months studying wildlife through an ecotourism program and volunteering with a king cobra conservation project.

At age 19, Shree began his career as a professional naturalist after completing an intensive training program. Working in the forests of central India deepened his appreciation for the complexity of wild ecosystems and introduced him to travelers from around the world. While snakes remain a lifelong passion, he also developed a strong interest in birds and has traveled extensively throughout India in search of species he has not yet seen.

Since beginning his guiding career in 2008, Shree has contributed to community development initiatives around protected areas in central India and helped train local guides and aspiring naturalists. He takes particular pride in helping local communities develop a greater appreciation for snakes and promoting their safe coexistence with wildlife.

As a Photo Expedition Leader, Shree enjoys sharing both his wildlife knowledge and photographic expertise, helping guests improve their skills while documenting India's remarkable diversity of birds, reptiles and mammals. He believes photography is one of the most rewarding ways to deepen a connection with nature and gain a better understanding of wildlife behavior.