Documentary & Travel Photography
Available across India
I capture real, candid stories from Indian streets and spiritual sites through documentary photos and travel short films, using natural light and no posing.
Pricing Guide
Essential Documentary Photography
Coverage & Deliverables
- Duration: Full day coverage (up to 8 hours).
- Team: 1 Senior Photographer operating solo.
- Deliverables: 150-200 high-resolution, color-corrected JPEG images.
- Style: Candid, photojournalistic approach ideal for NGOs, cultural events, or travel documentation.
Gear & Technique
- Camera: Silent mirrorless system (Nikon Z6) for discreet shooting.
- Lenses: Zoom lenses (24-70mm) for versatility in fast environments.
- Lighting: 100% natural light photography without artificial flash to maintain atmospheric authenticity.
Post-Production
- Grading: Signature high-contrast, cinematic mood (Teal/Orange or B&W).
- Editing: Basic light balancing without advanced skin retouching.
- Timeline: Digital delivery within 5-7 days.
Premium Photo & Video Storytelling
Coverage & Deliverables
- Duration: Extended day coverage (up to 12 hours) from sunrise to late night.
- Team: 1 Lead Photographer/Cinematographer + 1 Lighting Assistant.
- Deliverables: 250+ edited photos and 1 cinematic teaser video (60-90 seconds).
- Usage: Includes commercial rights for social media and web editorial use.
Advanced Equipment
- Lighting: Profoto/Godox off-camera flash for dramatic, editorial-style portraits.
- Optics: Prime lenses (85mm f/1.8) for superior background separation.
- Video Gear: Gimbal stabilization for smooth tracking shots.
Post-Production
- Photo: Advanced dodging and burning for a painterly look.
- Video: Professional cuts, sound design, and color grading.
- Timeline: Priority delivery within 7-10 days.
Editorial Portrait Session
Session Details
- Duration: Half-day session (up to 4 hours).
- Concept: Planned environmental portraits at specific locations (monuments, nature, or studios).
- Deliverables: 25 high-end retouched "Hero" images + 50 color-corrected proofs.
Production Value
- Direction: Includes creative direction and posing guidance to achieve an artist/model persona.
- Gear: Nikon Z6 paired with an 85mm Portrait Lens.
- Lighting: Portable strobe setup to balance subjects against harsh sunlight or dull environments.
High-End Retouching
- Skin & Detail: Detailed skin cleaning and frequency separation.
- Cleanup: Removal of background distractions (trash, crowds).
- Style: Clean, glossy commercial finish.
About Documentary & Travel Photography
What Drives My Lens
I use my camera to document real life as I see it - raw, sometimes spiritual, always honest. It's not just about clicking photos for me, it's about chasing stories that feel true.
Where I Find Stories
- Varanasi pulls me in every time. The ghats, especially Manikarnika, have their own energy - fire, grief, rituals, and acceptance. Om Namah Shivay. I try to capture the smoke, the faces, the Aghori sadhus, all as they are, without drama.
- Bodhgaya is the opposite - calm and disciplined. I look for peace in the chanting monks, the old temple light, and the focus of pilgrims. That stillness says a lot.
- On the streets, I follow the chaos - dancers, old forts, alleyways. I want my work to feel like visual storytelling of culture, not just travel snapshots.
How I Shoot
- I let the mood guide me. Sometimes I go gritty black and white for raw emotion, sometimes full colour for festival energy.
- Obsessed with natural light - whether it's harsh, soft, or flickering, it shapes my photos.
- I don't pose people. I blend in, catch candid street portraits, and try to feel what’s happening around me.
- Not just stills - I also do documentary travel short films for a deeper story.
What I Offer
If you want authentic, immersive visuals - for a project, a publication, or your own journey - I’m open for collaborations across India.
Meet your Expert
Delhi Photographer
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My Story
I’m Madhav Ritik. Delhi College of Photography taught me the technical stuff, but real inspiration hits me in places like Kashi, Manikarnika Ghat, or Bodh Gaya. Sometimes I’m shooting glossy plates for commercial food photography, other days I’m lost in raw street photography, chanting 'Om Namah Shivay' as I frame life and death. My work swings between studio lights and spiritual India photo series. It’s all about the story, yaar.
My Work
Photography & Cinematography Services - I cover interior, street, fashion, product, documentary, food, and event shoots. Solo or with my team.
Two Distinct Styles - Commercial shoots get crisp, clean results. Personal projects? Raw, story-driven, soulful. Depends on your vibe.
Pro Equipment Always - Nikon Z6, Profoto, Godox lighting - I keep the gear top-notch, no jugaad (shortcuts) here.
Studio or Street, Your Pick - Want a polished studio session or gritty documentary cinematography on Indian streets? I’ve got the experience.
