A simple understanding of color theory can transform your portraits. For this outdoor saree shoot, I placed the model against a green door to complement the red in her outfit, making the colors stand out naturally. We shot this with a wide aperture of f/2.8 to soften the background.

You can create beautiful, dreamy portraits with simple in-camera tricks. For this shot, I held a flower close to my Tamron lens to create a natural, soft blur in the foreground, drawing all the focus to the model's expression.

Photography Mentoring & Education in Mumbai

Online sessions and in-person across Mumbai

I teach photographers how to capture real emotions and stories using practical direction, natural light, and simple editing without fake effects.

Aakash

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About Photography Mentoring & Education

Why I Do This

I see too many photographers just clicking without a vibe. If your model looks awkward, it's not their fault. I help you move past boring shots and get to that "photos lene ki sensation" (the thrill of capturing the perfect shot).

My Approach

I’m all about real over plastic. No fake, over-edited faces here.
We start with a story, not just a pose.
I show you everything - the chaos, the process, the final image.
Action matters more than theory. We learn by doing, not just talking.

What You’ll Learn

How to direct models for emotional portraits, even in crazy places like Mumbai markets.
Using natural light and simple one-light setups for portraits with mood and drama.
Tricks for night portraits and concerts, including my go-to camera settings.
My full, realistic photo editing workflow in Photoshop - no plastic skin, just natural color grading and exposure.

Gear & Tricks

I mostly shoot with a Sony A73, Tamron 28-75mm, and a couple of primes.
I’ll show you simple in-camera hacks, like using a glass or flower for cool effects.

For me, photography is ishq hai (pure passion). I don’t just shoot people, I shoot hoomans. If you want to create images that feel real, not fake, let’s do this together.

Highlights

Browse through Aakash's best work

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Featured

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My Teaching Approach: Real Talk for Real Photographers

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The Full Process: Behind The Scenes

This black and white portrait was shot indoors at 9 AM using only natural light from a window. I intentionally used the curtains to cast interesting shadows on the model, adding depth and mood to the shot.

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Mastering Light

For this portrait, I created a mirror-like distortion effect simply by placing a glass in front of my lens. This is a great technique for adding an abstract, reflective layer to your indoor photography.

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Creative In-Camera Effects

This fashion editorial shot was taken on the streets of Dadar market. I'll teach you how to direct a model with confidence in a crowded public space and how to edit the image to make the colorful outfit pop against the gritty background.

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Portraits in the Wild: Street & Environmental Shoots

Meet your Expert

Aakash

My Story

Hey, I’m Aakash. I shoot hoomans, not mannequins. I hate those stiff, plastic photos – feels fake, na? I’m all about catching the real vibe, whether it’s outdoors with Bombay beach light or just chilling on the street. Sometimes I go dramatic in a dark room, single flash, movie-style. Lately, I’ve been showing folks how I work, helping other photographers skip the awkward posing and over-editing trap. It’s all about the mood, not just the click.