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Editorial and Magazine Feature Photography

byMitesh PunjabiShoots in Mumbai & Jaipur; Travels across India for projectsStarts from₹22,000 per sessionView full gallery

From conceptualizing themes to coordinating with stylists and HMU artists, I produce magazine-ready imagery that balances brand vision with individual character.

A powerful cover shot of Manasi Parekh for Filmfare magazine. The focus here was on creating a bold and direct image that commands attention on the newsstand.

Part of a Filmfare editorial with Manasi Parekh, this shot uses water reflections and a wet look to create texture and visual interest. The lighting is designed to highlight the unique details of the outfit.

A seated portrait from the Filmfare shoot, focusing on a more intimate and composed mood. The interplay of light and shadow on the water creates a serene yet captivating effect.

This full-length shot for Filmfare showcases the entire ensemble against a clean, high-key background. The lighting setup was designed to create interesting shadow play while keeping the focus on the subject.

Another angle from the water-based set for Filmfare. This image captures a candid, off-gaze moment, adding a layer of depth to the editorial story.

The digital cover for GlobalSpa magazine featuring Jannat Zubair. The composition and pose were chosen to feel both aspirational and accessible for a digital audience.

A full-length shot from the GlobalSpa editorial with Jannat Zubair. The opulent background and dramatic gown required careful lighting to balance the details of both the subject and her environment.

A medium close-up from the GlobalSpa shoot, focusing on Jannat's expression and the intricate details of her outfit's bodice and veil.

For this look in the GlobalSpa feature, we moved to a grand staircase. The soft lighting and elegant pose create a classic, almost fairytale-like portrait.

A tighter shot from the staircase set, highlighting the floral details on the gown and the delicate jewelry. The composition is framed to feel personal and engaging.

About Editorial & Magazine Features

For editorial campaigns, I insist on pre-shoot mood boarding and reference setting to align the aesthetic before we hit the floor. On-set, I use tethered shooting so you can view every frame on a monitor in real-time, allowing us to tweak lighting, styling, and poses instantly rather than fixing them in post-production.

Published work in Filmfare, GQ, GlobalSpa. — Approved by the tribe
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Mitesh Punjabi

Shoots in Mumbai & Jaipur; Travels across India for projectsStarts from ₹22,000 per session

I’m Mitesh. My focus is simple: high-impact fashion and editorial imagery that hits hard. I don’t just take photos; I coordinate with teams—stylists, makeup artists, and directors—to ensure every frame tells the story we set out to create.

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I design and shoot mock magazine covers to give models and brands a powerful editorial edge. For this shot, we used the urban backdrop of Mumbai to create a high-fashion street style look that feels authentic and aspirational.6
Another example of a mock magazine cover, this time focusing on a 'Chic & Vogue' street style theme. I use graphic design and typography to complete the editorial look, turning a great photo into a compelling final product.
For this conceptual portrait, the goal was to create a raw and intense look. The styling with wet hair and smudged textures, combined with clean studio lighting, creates a striking image perfect for a model's portfolio or an edgy editorial.
This composite image uses a torn-paper effect to present two moments from a conceptual shoot. It's an effective way to show different angles and moods within a single, art-focused editorial piece.

Editorial Fashion Photography and Magazine Spreads

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Siddesh MahadikAvailable for shoots across Mumbai Metropolitan Area
This image is from a conceptual shoot where we explored the fusion of natural elements with avant-garde fashion. We created this entire garment from fresh jasmine and marigold flowers to tell a story of ephemeral beauty, blending traditional Indian florals with a high-fashion silhouette.10
For this brand campaign, we chose a heritage palace to create a sense of timeless royalty. This wide shot was designed to showcase the grandeur of the location and the elegance of the couture gown, making the model appear regal and poised within a magnificent setting.
A close-up from a beauty editorial focused on creating a surreal, aquatic-inspired look. I used specific studio lighting with blue gels to craft this otherworldly mood, highlighting the sharp, graphic makeup and the model's intense gaze.
Part of a deeply personal series exploring the divine feminine through the iconography of Goddess Kali. This shot focuses on raw power and symbolism, using dramatic, low-key lighting to create a sense of reverence and intensity.

Featured Fashion & Editorial Photography

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LibraShoots across Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Ahmedabad
A black and white profile portrait for designer Rahul Mishra's collection, featured in Hindustan Times. This shot focuses on the sculptural quality of the garment and the model's strong silhouette, creating a dramatic, high-fashion editorial image.10
A dynamic studio portrait for a Calvin Klein campaign. The composition highlights the model's physique and the brand's accessories, blending classic fashion photography with a modern, energetic feel.
A conceptual shot for designer Sanchit Sharma, where models hold ornate mirrors obscuring their faces. This image plays with ideas of identity and reflection, creating a surreal and thought-provoking fashion narrative.
A black and white double exposure portrait created for the brand Ruhr India. This artistic technique merges a model's profile with the delicate wings of a dragonfly, resulting in a moody and ethereal image.

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AditiAvailable for shoots across the United Kingdom and India
A full-length shot of Masoom Minawala for the Elle Digital cover story. The focus is on the garment's dramatic silhouette, using a single spotlight to sculpt the form and create a sense of classic Hollywood glamour.12
Another look from the Elle Digital cover shoot, this time with a focus on texture and light play. The motion blur and warm, directional light highlight the intricate details of the golden, feather-like garment.
An artistic outtake from the Elle Digital cover shoot with Masoom Minawala. This close-up uses creative light trails and a textured headpiece to create a surreal, almost celestial portrait.
A powerful, wide-shot from my Elle India editorial. The explosive movement of the red fabric against the lush green backdrop creates a moment of pure visual drama, capturing the untamed energy of the monsoon season.

Cinematic Magazine Editorials and High-Fashion Covers

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Victoria KrundyshevaShoots across Mumbai; travels pan-India for campaigns and editorials
From the 'Chiaroscuro Dreams' editorial, this image plays with the contrast between light and dark. The pearl body jewellery is the centerpiece, highlighted against a sheer lace top to create a look that is both delicate and daring.20
Another frame from the 'Chiaroscuro Dreams' series, where the model's pose and the dramatic lighting create a sense of mystery. The pearl accessory drapes over the body, catching the light in a way that feels both ethereal and powerful.
A close-up portrait from the 'Velvet Shadows' series, where I used a single, focused light source to sculpt the model's face. The technique, known as Rembrandt lighting, creates a painterly effect that highlights her expression and the subtle glow of her skin.
Capturing atmosphere is key. In this shot from the 'Velvet Shadows' series, I introduced smoke to catch the warm light, creating a soft, ethereal haze around the model and highlighting the texture of her ruffled collar.

High-Fashion & Editorial Photography

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Shreyans DungarwalShoots at studio in Mumbai; travels pan-India
The final cover for Sananda magazine's Bengali New Year issue. Seeing my work on the newsstand is always a proud moment and reflects the publication-quality images I deliver.27
The cover of Anandalok magazine featuring two legends of Bengali cinema. It was an honor to shoot for this 50th-anniversary feature, creating an image that speaks to their long and storied partnership.
My photography featured in a front-page newspaper advertisement for a major jewelry brand. This demonstrates my ability to create clean, elegant, and commercially effective images for high-end campaigns.
A seated portrait from the Sananda magazine cover shoot. This pose showcases the magnificent gold jewelry and the rich texture of the banarasi saree.

Editorial Photography Campaigns and Magazine Features

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Siladitya DuttaBased in Kolkata; Travels across India for weddings

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