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My Safar: Authentic Self-Portraits & Creative Experiments

byManya UpadhyayShoots at client locations across Delhi NCR and MumbaiStarts from₹5,000 per sessionView full gallery

My camera is my third eye, and these self-portraits are my way of capturing my own 'suffer2safar'. I do not follow rules, I follow feelings. Let's see what we can create together when we stop posing and just start being.

A self-portrait in the mountains, using my dupatta to play with the wind. This is about finding strength and holding your head up, a core part of my personal journey.

A confident and calm self-portrait against a backdrop of green hills. These sessions are my way of connecting with myself and with nature.

A playful and free-spirited self-portrait, letting my dupatta fly in the mountain breeze. It’s a celebration of movement and freedom.

This video captures the feeling of being one with the mountains. It's a visual expression of self-love and finding peace in travel and nature.

A moody, cinematic self-portrait video inspired by the film 'Qala'. I love experimenting with shadows and light to create emotional and artistic visuals.

This self-portrait video is an exploration of finding peace and self-acceptance. It’s a quiet, reflective piece set to a classic song, embracing body positivity.

An experimental self-portrait video playing with subtle expressions and glances. It's a creative exercise in storytelling through small, nuanced movements.

A short, emotional self-portrait video inspired by the song 'Maaeri'. I use these personal projects to explore different moods and visual styles.

A self-portrait interacting with bougainvillea flowers at golden hour. This series is about finding moments to blossom and appreciate the beauty around us.

The warm sunlight creates a beautiful rim light in this self-portrait. It’s a celebration of my own skin and finding confidence in front of the camera.

About My Safar: Experiments & Self-Portraits

Shooting these self-portraits taught me that the best shots happen when you stop performing for the camera. My experimental sessions are built on this concept. We will not be doing standard, stiff poses. Instead, we will experiment with natural light, shadows, and mood, creating visuals that feel like you, whether we are in a studio or your living room.

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Manya Upadhyay

Shoots at client locations across Delhi NCR and MumbaiStarts from ₹5,000 per session

I am Manya. I do not believe in perfect angles or fake smiles; I believe in capturing the energy you already possess. My camera is just there to witness your journey, exactly as it is.

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