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Documentary Photography for CSR and Social Impact Projects

byManav ChughTakes projects across Delhi NCR and travels pan-IndiaStarts from₹10,000 per event (up to 6 hours)View full gallery

Manav specializes in sensitive, field-level documentary photography for NGOs and CSR initiatives. His approach captures the dignity and human reality behind every story.

A key visual from a documentary shoot for Sirona Hygiene, focusing on the issue of period poverty in India. This work is about capturing sensitive stories with dignity.

A collage from the Sirona documentary project, showing our team on the ground, interacting with the community, and capturing the reality of their lives.

From working on-site in the community to seeing the final photographs printed and displayed on office walls. This reel shows the full, emotional journey of a CSR project.

About Documentary & CSR Projects

In sensitive field projects, the camera is secondary to the human connection. I often spend time just observing or chatting with the community before taking a single shot. This is how we move past the surface and capture genuine, dignified emotions rather than staged poses that feel empty.

Experienced in field-level documentary photography — Approved by the tribe
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Manav Chugh

Takes projects across Delhi NCR and travels pan-IndiaStarts from ₹10,000 per event (up to 6 hours)

I’m Manav. Documentary work is special because it’s about trust. Whether I’m at an NGO camp or a community site, I focus on capturing the human side of the story with total dignity.

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An aerial view of thousands gathered for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi. This frame captures the immense scale of faith and community against the backdrop of the sprawling city.8
A man walks through a narrow, shuttered alley in Old Delhi, illuminated by a single shaft of morning light. This is the kind of poetic, high-contrast moment I am always searching for in my street photography.
A portrait from the Holi festival, where a man's intense gaze pierces through a veil of vibrant red powder. This image captures the raw, visceral energy of the celebration.
The iconic multi-tiered roof of a pagoda in Kathmandu stands tall against a clear blue sky. This shot represents my passion for documenting the stunning architecture and heritage I encounter on my travels.

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A woman carries a stack of bricks on her head while a man watches from atop a brick wall, a colorful scene depicting the daily labor at a kiln in Bihar.16
A worker is captured in motion, dust flying as they handle bricks, with the dramatic lighting highlighting their strength and the physicality of the labor.
A woman, her face and clothes covered in dust, sits with a load of bricks on her head, her direct gaze telling a story of resilience.
A candid portrait of a young boy at a brick kiln, his shy but genuine smile offering a moment of light and happiness in a harsh environment.

Life & Labor: Documentary Photography from the Brick Kilns

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Sushant MauryaShoots on location across Delhi NCR; Travels pan-India for projects
The intensity and discipline of our armed forces are truly inspiring. This close-up of a soldier during a parade rehearsal captures the powerful command and pride in his expression, a testament to his dedication.11
Amidst the formal lines of the parade, I look for human moments. The faint smile on this soldier's face, shared with her comrades from the Assam Rifles, adds a layer of personality and warmth to the disciplined event.
This black and white shot emphasizes the discipline and unity of the soldiers on a foggy Delhi morning. The lack of color draws attention to their expressions and the sharp lines of their formation during the parade rehearsal.
A different perspective on the parade. This high-angle, black and white photograph focuses on the pattern of the white caps, creating an abstract and artistic view of the marching contingent.

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The atmosphere inside the sadhus' tents was otherworldly. I used the available light to capture the moody, intense feeling of the space. This man, covered in sacred ash with his trishul, sat with a quiet power that was palpable.
Not every shot is a direct portrait. Much of my work is about capturing people as they are, living their lives. This candid moment on the streets of Varanasi shows a sadhu amidst the energy of the festival.
It is hard to convey the sheer scale of the Maha Kumbh. This image gives a sense of the immense crowd gathered by the river. Documenting large cultural events like this is about capturing both the grand scale and the individual stories within it.

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A powerful portrait of a Dhaneta Jat woman from Kutch, her face partially obscured by the large, traditional nose ring she holds. Her direct gaze is captivating and full of strength.29
A striking portrait of a Meghwal woman from Kutch, Gujarat. Her face is framed by her colorful, embroidered headscarf, and her traditional silver necklace and armbands complete the look.
The joyful and shy smile of a Brokpa woman in Aryan Valley, Ladakh. Her vibrant floral headdress stands out against the soft white apricot blossoms, a perfect picture of spring.
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