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byMeghna KotawalaOnline planning available; Travels across Delhi NCR and pan-India for shootsStarts from₹25,000 per projectView full gallery

A look into the projects I have brought to life through creative direction, styling, and photography.

This is where vision comes to life. As both the stylist and photographer, we directed this campaign to capture a mood of quiet luxury and modern royalty. The play of light on the intricate beadwork of the lehenga creates a sparkling, ethereal effect, while the rich, dark setting adds a layer of drama and sophistication.

It's all about the details. Here we are on set for a Roka ceremony shoot in Jaipur, making sure every drape of the saree and placement of the jewelry is perfect. Our hands-on approach ensures the final look is not just beautiful in person but also translates flawlessly on camera.

We love styling for the entire wedding party to create a cohesive, beautiful story. For this sun-drenched picnic theme, we curated a palette of florals and pastels, ensuring each person's outfit complemented the others while still reflecting their individual style. This is how we create picture-perfect family moments.

A portrait that feels like a timeless painting. For this campaign, we embraced a vintage aesthetic, using warm, earthy tones and soft lighting to highlight the bride's joyful expression. The layered polki and pearl jewelry and the rich maroon ensemble were curated to evoke a sense of old-world, regal charm.

A bold and modern look perfect for an engagement or cocktail party. We styled this stunning sequined red saree with sleek hair and contrasting emerald and diamond jewelry. The look is contemporary, confident, and designed to make an unforgettable statement.

My role as a stylist goes beyond just picking clothes. It's about understanding your vision and sometimes showing you possibilities you haven't even considered. In this video, we talk about how we collaborate with clients to find the perfect color and design, even creating custom swatches to help you visualize the final look.

Living abroad doesn't mean you have to compromise on your dream wedding wardrobe. This video shows how our virtual styling service works. We become your eyes and ears in India, curating the best from top designers and bringing it all to you, wherever you are in the world.

The best moments are the unposed ones. We shot this campaign for a jewelry brand with two sisters who aren't professional models, and their genuine connection is what makes the image so powerful. Our philosophy is to capture authentic beauty, with no heavy retouching, for visuals that feel real and engaging.

About Featured

I handle both the creative direction and the photography, so the vision I build with you on the mood board is exactly what you see in the final frames. By managing the wardrobe selection, lighting, and set design myself, I eliminate the usual back-and-forth, ensuring your campaign visuals feel honest and cohesive.

8 years of professional styling experience — Approved by the tribe
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Meghna Kotawala

Online planning available; Travels across Delhi NCR and pan-India for shootsStarts from ₹25,000 per project

I am Meghna Kotawala, and I help brands and individuals tell their stories through thoughtful visual design. My background in psychology means I focus on how an image feels as much as how it looks, creating shots that are authentic and human.

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This shot captures the promise of a lifetime together. I love finding creative ways to frame a moment, and for this pre-wedding shoot, we used the engagement ring to create a unique and personal portrait that feels both intimate and epic.8
A powerful look from a jewellery campaign I styled. The goal was to create a bold, modern contrast, pairing a vibrant yellow turtleneck with stunning emerald and diamond jewellery. This shows how the right styling can make statement pieces truly unforgettable.
A moment of regal romance from a pre-wedding shoot. I styled the couple in coordinated traditional outfits, with the bride in a striking blue lehenga and the groom in a classic ivory sherwani, creating a timeless look against the beautiful Indian architecture.
Here's a screengrab from an advertising campaign I styled for the Sankalp group, featuring the talented Ronit Bose Roy. My focus was on creating a sophisticated and powerful look with a custom-made suit that reflects his strong on-screen presence.

My Signature Portfolio: Creative Styling & Direction

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Mitali AmbekarBased in Mumbai, travels across India for styling
This shot captures the pure joy and energy we love to create. For Advait's Resort '23 collection, we wanted the vibrant, flowing dress to be the star. The movement and the explosion of color in this image represent the artistic and dynamic approach we bring to every editorial fashion shoot.8
It was an absolute pleasure styling the incredible Dulquer Salmaan for an Otto menswear campaign. We created a relaxed, resort-style look with this floral print shirt and crisp white trousers, perfect for a poolside setting. This is a great example of our celebrity styling for major brand endorsements.
For this Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers campaign, we styled two distinct but complementary looks to showcase their modern bridal collection. The soft pink and elegant ivory lehengas were chosen to highlight the intricate floral diamond and ruby jewellery sets, creating a vision of contemporary bridal elegance.
We had so much fun on set with the brilliant Vir Das for his Chennai show. This backstage shot captures a quiet moment before the performance. We styled him in a modern, color-blocked shirt from Maison Tai that reflects his unique and sharp personality.

Our Featured Portfolio & Styling Projects

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Studio9696Studio in T. Nagar, Chennai; Available for projects across India and the US
Styling the iconic Zeenat Aman for the cover of Be Beautiful magazine. This project was about capturing her timeless grace with a modern, bold edge.8
A vision that came to life for the Kayura Effect campaign in Goa. We managed the entire production on location, even with unexpected rain, to create this ethereal shot.
A shot from the campaign I directed for Folksong Stories in Jaipur. We wanted to create a narrative of sisterhood and tradition, and this moment captured that feeling perfectly.

Featured Campaign Photography and Styling by Aanchal

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Aanchal RaiTakes projects across India; Studio in Lado Sarai, New Delhi
For the cover of Social Ketchup magazine, I styled creator Sakshi Sindwani in a powerful, deconstructed suit. The goal was to create a look that was both strong and fluid, reflecting her personality and influence in the fashion world.8
This is the official poster for the Disney+ Hotstar web series 'UNSORTED', where I served as the head costume stylist. I developed the entire wardrobe for each character to visually narrate their individual journeys, dilemmas, and dreams.

Professional Fashion Styling & Creative Brand Campaigns

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Manya AggarwalAvailable for shoots across Delhi NCR and travels pan-India
This shot is all about the vibe. I wanted to capture the feeling of a perfect cup of masala chai, focusing on the dynamic action of the pour and the swirling steam. This kind of beverage photography uses moody lighting to create an atmosphere that you can almost feel and taste.8
For beauty and cosmetic photography, the details are everything. This macro shot focuses on the flawless skin texture, the vibrant color of the lipstick, and the fresh look of the cherry, creating a bold and sensual image perfect for a skincare or makeup campaign.
This image brings back so many memories. My goal with this food styling was to create a sensory experience, highlighting the contrast between the tart green mango and the spicy red masala. It’s a great example of telling a story with food.

Featured Commercial & Creative Photography Work

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Sanket KhuntaleAvailable for shoots across Mumbai and pan-India
This is the hero item. A full-scale production in the desert, capturing those "habibi vibes" I love to create. This shot shows how I blend location, fashion, and mood to build a powerful narrative.8
Bold, confident, and unapologetic. This is a perfect example of my high-fashion work, where we use strong color palettes, striking poses, and luxurious accessories to create an image that stops the scroll.
I have a deep love for traditional Indian wear. This shot captures the regal elegance of a silk saree, styled to feel both classic and contemporary. It’s all about honoring the craft while telling a modern story.

Creative Fashion Styling and Visual Direction

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Riecha MallickAvailable online globally; Travels across India and Dubai for projects

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