india Oct 2016

Based out of Mumbai, Sumeet is an editorial and commercial photographer whose little dark box takes him travelling the world.

He was born and raised in a small town and went on changing cities to study art to applied arts when the dark box caught him on his neck. It took him 7000 miles off shores to world’s best college, London College of Fashion where he learned important things, like student loans.

London was the place which carved the real him. He slogged at studios to hone the craft and cycled on his fixie all around exploring the fashion capital and making friends over a beer in the English weather. The dark box is getting bigger and so is his portfolio, which matters to him the most. Sumeet tries to stay true to his art. He is always open for new ideas and experimental collaborations.

His clients include VIP Skybags, Grasim India, Liva, Emperors Fine Jewels, Mandate Magazine, M Magazine, Grazia India, Tantalum Magazine, Jute Magazine and some of the leading designers and brands.

Tarun Khiwal is among India's leading fashion photographers. Recognised and featured internationally, his experimental style and finesse have transformed fashion photography in India, giving it a global edge while also ushering in a new era of exploration.

His journey with the art form began 25 years ago, and without any formal training Tarun's undying passion and commitment have led him to become one of the world's leading photographers.

His visual style is unmatched because it stems from his Indian roots, and yet transcends them to speak a contemporary language. Instead of following Western trends and masters, he has crafted his own rare style by drawing inspiration from his personal treasure of memories and experiences.

Tarun has received multiple awards and his work has been extensively published in national and international magazines, including Time, Vogue, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Tank, Elle, Marie Claire, L’Officiel, Condé Nast Traveller and many more. He has also created images of numerous personalities including international artists, sports personalities, corporate and political leaders.

With over a decade of telling stories, Sameer Belvalkar has no formal training in photography but has nonetheless mastered the art. This is evident from his vast experimentation which he brings to every shoot, managing not only photography but also through his robust team all peripherals.

Soon after moving to Mumbai, he began shooting with top Bollywood celebrities, production houses, films and fashion brands. A brief glance over the shoulder reveals much more with a successful career panning 12 odd years. Minimalism being his style of work and less is more, his mantra.

Clients include names such as Dharma Productions, Nikon, Gold’s Gym, Burlington’s, Courtyard Marriott, BMC Software, TATA Group, Catwalk shoes, Bajaj, Femina, People, Verve, Filmfare and Appleberg Publishing - Sweden alongside shoots with top actors including Priyanka Chopra, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, Shahrukh Khan, and more.

Sameer is currently based in Mumbai and travels across the country for work.

Drawing on a legacy from his father Rakesh Shrestha, Rohan’s passion for photography was fueled from his childhood. While still in college, he studied under his father and other prominent photographers in an effort to widen the scope of his creative horizons.

After graduating, it was only natural that he began to pursue his passion for photography professionally. In his approach to both the commercial and creative spheres, Rohan maintains an equal perseverance to craft an inimitable product. At a very young age, he has worked with numerous celebrities, photographed covers and editorials for leading publications and has developed campaigns of several leading brands.

Rohan considers Sir Cecil Beaton, Richard Avedon and Paolo Roversi to be his idols, drawing inspiration from their work. Apart from his love for photography, Rohan is also a Professional Scuba Diver as well as a travel enthusiast.

Specialising in still life, industrial, jewellery, food, architectural and product photography, Ian Pereira has almost 32 years of professional photography experience.

After being awarded a Diploma in Professional Photography from the Polytechnic of Central London (UK) in April 1984, he went to Chicago, USA, where he assisted various photographers. He set up studio in Mumbai in October 1984 and has since worked on various assignments for direct clients and agencies, some of which have won awards for the agency.

Ian is the winner of the 1993 A&M Magazine’s ‘Photographer of the Year’ award for the ESCORTS corporate campaign.

While Akshay Singh Jamwal once aspired to be a physicist and dabbled in the IT industry, he's always been a photographer, first and foremost. A Mumbai-based photographer, he specialises in portraiture (headshots, editorial and corporate portraits), products, and industrial photography.

Akshay excels at making people feel at ease in front of the camera, resulting in photos that capture beautifully natural expressions. His meticulous nature also helps when he's shooting products in his studio, or covering a factory for an industrial client.

Kirti Lokhande is an award-winning photographer with over 10 years experience in the field. She specialises in corporate, architecture, interior, industrial and product photography. For two years now, she ha been the Camera Lens Ambassador for Carl Zeiss lenses in India.  

Over the years, Kirti has gained extensive knowledge and experience documenting the built environment, as well as natural and man-made landscapes. Her unique and compelling photographs excel in the realms of corporate communications, advertising, editorial and fine art. Kirti’s talent lies in interpreting her client's vision and elevating it into photographs that move the viewer. 

Regardless of the circumstances she calmly finds a way to show the beauty even in the most unlikely places. Her collaborative approach and eye for detail, colour, texture and composition helps her to breathe life into images.

Her clients include Sonova, Advance Bionics, Astral Pipes, Nanavati Hospitals, Hero, Jindal Steel, Hinduja Hospitals, Arna Jewellery, Ishtaa Jewellery, Zeiss, Dreamworks, Mittal Universal, SNN, Phonak, and many more. 

Shirish Sen is an India-based photographer who has spent over a decade creating images of food, liquids, products and still life for clients in India and across the globe. His award-winning images have appeared in advertising campaigns, over a dozen cookbooks, as well as in several leading national and international publications.

He is currently based in Gurgaon, a suburb of New Delhi.

Visit his website for more information.

Over the last 12 months major assignments have seen Darren Capp shoot in India, China and Australia.

A series of images for the launch of the all new European Astra for AJF Partnership highlighted Darren’s broad cinematic approach. With Astra winning the European car of the year award, Darren’s hometown of Melbourne provided a mix of stunning old-world locations mixed with striking modern architecture.

His cinematic style is also evident in the stunningly wide interior of the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan, commissioned through Clemenger/BBDO, while he also completed the relaunch of the Honda Civic sedan commissioned through Leo Burnett.

Appurva Shah of Blu Studios is a passionate photographer who has worked on catalogues, lookbooks, campaigns, editorials and covers for labels and brands such as Cotton World, Max Retails, Raymond’s, Diesel, Reliance Brands and more. Appurva is also currently the official photographer of Elite Model Look Paris for India.

Most recently he has worked as a Creative Producer on projects like Tata Cliq and Bangalore Fashion week powered by Snap deal, Maude Vivante, Al a mode and more. Appurva is also collaborating with “Soul Patch” a creative space that helps aspiring Indian creative artists.

Appurva easily adapts to any style of photography from street style and outdoor fashion shoots to studio environments. He believes a photographer should not be distinguished by only one style and prides himself with his versatility. He loves a challenge and enjoys the excitement of handling complex shootings against the clock.

Another aspect of Appurva Shah is his love in making documentaries and fashion films with a very candid style. He has worked on projects for Flame University to showcase their infrastructure and students life, and fashion films like Daydreamer, Metropolitan India, Al A mode Women and more.

Appurva Shah is a one stop for all your needs, from building a campaign to producing, branding and connecting it to the world on all platforms. He has a fully equipped studio based in lower-parel Mumbai with an equipped editing team for a perfect finished product.

Elements Production is one of the leading production houses in India successfully working since 1999. The company provides services for films, still photography and advertisement with a special focus on location scouting.

Years of experience helped the company to develop a big archive of beautiful locations across India. The commited team of professionals with high work ethics and international standards has collaborated with some incredible artists like Kevin Mackintosh, Diego Uchitel, Mark Seliger, Guy Aroch, Cass Bird, Tom Craig, Peggy Sirota, Dusan Rejlin and indian artists like Sharon Nayak, Suresh Natarajan and Bikramjit Bose, among many others. Company's portfolio includes works for renown brands such as Anthropologie, Nike, Tissot, Chevrolet, Clinique, Skoda and many others.

With offices in Jaipur and Mumbai, Shoot Rajasthan has provided over the past two decades full production services for film and photo projects. 

From fashion, stills, interviews to feature film shoots, the company delivers high quality services within a well-budgeted price. From start to finish, it offers services ranging from casting, location scouting, recce, permits, transport and accommodation, to post-production, studio and equipment rental.

Clients include: Glamour (USA), Jan Magazine (Amsterdam), Vogue (India), Rio Tinto (Australia), Africa-Interactive, FMO Production, Henne (Norway), Look (UK), IPC Media, Revolution Films UK, INDISKA, Bodén & Co. Sweden, Opticus Inc., BVLGARI, Doc-Team,  Fieber Films Germany, Cot Style,  And Designs India Ltd, Image AdFilms, Next Media, SBBJ , MAHENDRA SEZ, and many more.