--- title: "Behind My Photography Process: Fine Art Sessions in Bengaluru" description: "Get a glimpse of my creative process. From mythological themes to fine art family portraits, see how I style and edit every shoot in my Jakkur studio." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ambicaphotography/family-child-portraiture/behind-the-scenes last_updated: 2025-09-29 --- # Behind the Scenes: How I Create Fine Art Portraits Tribe Verified · Professional photography studio in Jakkur, Bengaluru By [Ambica](https://mytribe.in/ambicaphotography) · Shoots at studio in Jakkur, Bengaluru or travels to your location across the city · ₹35K per session (estimate) Part of [Family & Child Portraiture](https://mytribe.in/ambicaphotography/family-child-portraiture). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ambicaphotography/family-child-portraiture/gallery) You see the final, painted portrait. Here is the quiet, hands-on work that happens in my Jakkur studio to bring that art to life. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A look at how a painterly portrait is made. This video shows the in-studio setup for a Yashoda-Krishna shoot and how it transforms into the final, edited piece of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d17cfb9-7797-42aa-b7ce-1045c0187d73) - [Video: A glimpse into a casual mother and son portrait session. This shows my hands-on approach to lighting and posing to capture genuine interactions and beautiful, classic portraits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0203b8d-40c1-41c3-81aa-22b06b03437a) ## About Behind The Scenes When you step into my Jakkur studio, you are not just getting an hour of camera time. I spend time styling the look, hand-picking the props, and then hours editing each frame to achieve that painterly texture you see in my gallery. Every element, from the lighting on the mythological sets to the simple backdrops for sibling shots, is deliberate. You are not just hiring a photographer; you are hiring someone who builds your portrait from the ground up. People often ask why my photos feel like paintings. It started with my background as an architect and painter. I do not just take photos; I construct them. In the studio, I control every variable. For the mythological sets, like our Yashoda-Krishna themes, I handle everything: the draping, the antique jewelry placement, and the specific lighting setups that mimic old-world masters. My process is slow and intentional. After the shoot, I spend significant time on high-end skin retouching and fine-tuning the color palettes to match the mood we discussed in our consultation. Whether it is a simple, candid mother-son hug or a complex, draped saree setup, the magic lies in this preparation. We collaborate on the vision, and I handle the rest, ensuring that what we capture is not a fleeting moment but a piece of family history. I do not mass-produce these images; I create them one by one. ## About Ambica I am Ambica, and I approach every portrait like a canvas. Using my background in architecture and painting, I design your family's shoot from the lighting to the final, hand-edited file. It is a slow, deliberate process, but that is how I ensure your portraits look like true heirlooms. 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