india issue 618

Oct 2016

Sameer Belvalkar

Mumbai - fashion and advertising photographers

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.