Advertising & Campaign Photography
Available across India
I turn your campaign ideas into detailed, story-driven images by handling everything from concept to shoot, with a focus on lighting and teamwork.
Pricing Guide
Startup Studio Kickstarter Package
Eligibility & Scope
- Strict Criteria: Only for companies registered in India, under 2 years old, with a team size under 10.
- Role: Ashish personally executes or strictly supervises the shoot.
- Strategy: Includes campaign planning and strategy usually excluded in standard shoots.
Technical Deliverables
- Gear: Shot on Medium Format Hasselblad X2D or Sony A7R3 (100MP+ resolution) for billboard-ready quality.
- Lighting: Standard studio lighting setup suitable for clean e-commerce or founder portraits.
- Output: Approx 15-20 color-corrected high-resolution images OR 3-4 short video snippets.
- Edit: Standard retouching only. Complex compositing is excluded.
Resource Access
- Team: Includes 1 Studio Assistant.
- Network: Access to roster of freelance web developers or graphic designers if needed.
Premium Hero Product Advertising
Core Expertise
- Subjects: Specialized for Spirits (Whisky/Gin), Luxury Watches, and High-Jewelry.
- Technique: Light Sculpting method where the product is lit piece-by-piece to control reflections.
- Pacing: Low volume, high precision. Focus on 1-2 hero concepts per day.
Studio & Equipment
- Gear: Hasselblad X2D (100MP) usage standard for maximum texture detail.
- Tethering: Real-time viewing on a large calibrated monitor for instant client approval.
- Props: Usage of in-house studio props like slate, wood, and acrylic surfaces.
Advanced Post-Production
- Focus Stacking: Merging multiple focus points to ensure the entire product is tack sharp.
- Composite Retouching: Combining multiple exposures of the same product to create the perfect lighting balance.
Full-Scale Lifestyle & Campaign Production
Creative Direction
- Scope: Large-format campaign shoots typically for Hospitality or Fashion Editorials.
- Role: Acts as lead Director/Photographer, managing visual narrative and directing talent.
- Pre-Production: Includes concept development, mood boarding, and recce for light planning.
Crew & Equipment
- Core Team: Includes Photographer, 1st Assistant, Lighting Assistant, and Digital Tech.
- Equipment: Portable high-end lighting kits for shooting outdoors or on-location without power cables.
- Coordination: Supervision of beauty and styling teams (fees billed directly to client).
Deliverables
- Usage: Includes standard commercial usage rights for Digital and Print (Billboards).
- Volume: Approx 10-12 final retouched Campaign Looks selected from hundreds of captures.
- Edits: High-end skin retouching and color grading to match brand guidelines.
About Advertising & Campaign Photography
Behind the Shot
I get it - campaign photography looks simple, but there's a lot happening out of frame. For me, it’s all about chasing the right light and crafting each shot from scratch. Sometimes, I’ll spend two days just on lighting, tweaking till it clicks. This job needs patience, a bit of madness, and a lot of chai-fueled brainstorming.
How I Work
Every campaign begins with your vision. My role? Turn that idea into scroll-stopping images. Here’s my process, quick and dirty:
- We sit down (virtually or in person), dive into your brand, and get into the why of your campaign.
- I sketch, build mood boards, and plan every frame.
- I bring in the pros - art directors, stylists, makeup artists, producers.
- We shoot, either in my Pune studio or wherever the brief takes us across India.
What I Shoot
I work with brands in hospitality, fashion, jewelry, and beauty. I’m big on storytelling - not just pretty pictures, but visuals that give a vibe. Whether it’s luxury brand imagery for hotels, editorial fashion campaigns, or zoomed-in shots for product launch visuals, I’m all in.
My Obsession: Drinks & Bottles
Beverage advertising photography is my thing. Shooting bottles, playing with reflections, and getting that perfect “liquid gold” shot - I honestly love the challenge.
My Tools
I’m crazy about lighting and use high-end gear (shoutout to Hasselblad). But the secret sauce is teamwork. I trust my crew and we handle everything, from pre-production to delivery. When it all falls into place, toh bas maza hi aa jata hai (it’s just pure joy).
Meet your Expert
Ashish Gurbani
104 connects in last 3 months
My Story
So, picture this - I get a call to shoot Salman Khan. I’m thinking, is this a prank? Nope, next thing I know, I’m briefing him, heart racing, then just zoned in. That’s one for the books. Fast-forward to Prague, I’m munching chips, and boom - I end up making my first short film, 'Chips to Die For.' Manhattan, 2019, people rushing everywhere, I shoot a series called 'Unfree.' Inspiration just hits me in the strangest ways. For me, it’s the odd moments and wild ideas that keep things real.
My Work
What I Do - I shoot luxury product photography, whiskey advertising shoots, dramatic jewelry photography, fashion and hotel campaigns. Also, I direct short films.
How I Work - It’s all about the concept. I obsess over details - lighting, mood, getting that perfect shot, even if it takes days.
Luxury Is My Jam - Give me shiny rocks, liquid gold, fine leather. I love making bold, dramatic shots that pop.
Team Effort - Never solo. My team’s got stylists, makeup artists, assistants. We vibe, we create magic.
Best Clients - Clients with vision are my people. I’ll dig deep, follow the brief, maybe even find something wild outside it.
