Modern & Lifestyle Photography for Your Brand
I focus on the energy, not just the outfit. Whether we're shooting in an urban street setting or catching the golden hour on a beach, I capture the moments where your brand starts to look and feel like a real conversation.
This shot captures a dramatic, windswept look on a rocky beach. The full-length view showcases the unique silhouette of the custom-designed dress with its flowing train, creating a powerful image for a fashion portfolio.
A full-length portrait against the sea at sunset. This image highlights the entire outfit, a custom blue and white dress, showing how it moves and looks in a natural, beautiful environment.
The back of a dress can be just as important as the front. This backlit shot from the beach photoshoot highlights the design details and the flowing white skirt against the golden hour sun.
A close-up portrait that feels candid and thoughtful. The wind in the hair and the soft, natural light create an intimate mood, perfect for showcasing the details of the ruffled, off-the-shoulder top.
This high-angle shot offers a different perspective from the same beach series. The joyful expression and relaxed pose create a friendly and approachable vibe, while still highlighting the beautiful white dress.
The 'Femme Fatale' concept. This shot, taken on the streets of Mumbai, establishes a chic, elegant, and powerful character. It's the kind of storytelling that can define a brand's entire aesthetic.
This short video captures a series of candid moments from the 'Femme Fatale' shoot. It shows a range of poses and expressions, bringing the still photos to life and adding a layer of personality.
A simple, happy moment on the beach with a bicycle. This image is perfect for a lifestyle brand, as it feels relaxed, summery, and authentic, showcasing casual wear in an aspirational setting.
This 'Watermelon Sugar' themed reel captures the essence of a fun summer day. It combines shots of a beach picnic, relaxed poses, and playful details to create a vibrant and trendy video for a casual clothing brand.
This moody, artistic video explores the theme of 'feminine essence'. Through close-ups of shoes, a necklace, and subtle movements, it creates a sophisticated and abstract visual story, perfect for a high-fashion or accessory brand.
About Modern & Lifestyle Photography
The most important part of our shoot isn't the camera settings or the location; it's how we navigate the 'in-between' moments. I don't believe in rigid posing where you feel like a statue. My style relies on creating a relaxed atmosphere where we can actually move, talk, and experiment. When you are genuinely comfortable, your photos stop looking like ads and start looking like stories that people actually want to engage with.
Beyond the Staged Shot
Lifestyle photography today isn't about perfectly polished portraits that belong in a magazine from 2005. It is about capturing a vibe that feels authentic to your brand. My approach to lifestyle and fashion photography is rooted in this belief. Whether I am shooting a summer dress collection on a Mumbai beach or a 'femme fatale' look on a busy city street, the goal is to make the viewer feel like they are right there with us.
How We Work Together
Planning the Aesthetic: We start by defining the mood. Is it a relaxed, 'breezy summer' feel with strawberry drinks and beach sunsets, or is it a sharp, confident street-style aesthetic? We align the location, styling, and color grading to match that vision.
On-Set Dynamics: My shoots are rarely silent. I prefer to keep things light, often switching between serious and goofy within minutes. This helps me get those candid reactions that look natural because they are natural. If you are nervous about being in front of the lens, don't worry—I've got plenty of 'bad' dance moves and terrible jokes to break the tension.
The Delivery: You get images and clips that aren't just pretty, but functional. They are shot with social media in mind, meaning we plan for the right aspect ratios, enough negative space for text, and a visual rhythm that matches your brand's feed.
If you want photos that show off your clothes or products without looking like a stiff catalog, let's chat. I’m always ready to wander, shoot, and capture some genuine energy.
Manisha Shrotriya
I’m Manisha, and I live somewhere between 'elegant' and 'khanabadosh.' I’m a 36-year-old millennial creator who prefers documenting real energy over perfectly staged perfection, so if you’re looking for someone to help your brand look human—and maybe share a few laughs while we do it—I’m your person.
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