Travel & Documentary Photography
Available across India
I capture real travel stories and candid moments across India, focusing on culture, festivals, and everyday life without any posing or staging.
Pricing Guide
Half-Day Narrative Session
Scope of Coverage
- Duration: 4 continuous hours of photography.
- Style: Strictly candid, documentary, and street-style aesthetic without posed portraits or artificial lighting.
- Photographer: Lead photographer shooting personally.
Final Deliverables
- Quantity: 25-35 fully processed, high-resolution JPEG images.
- Processing: Signature moody color grading for artistic look (no high-end beauty retouching).
- Delivery: Digital transfer within 5-7 days.
Usage and Gear
- Rights: Personal and digital editorial use (social media/blogs).
- Equipment: Unobtrusive mirrorless/DSLR hybrid kit for natural street vibes.
- Local Travel: Included within Delhi/NCR limits.
Full-Day Documentary Chronicle
Coverage Details
- Duration: Up to 8 hours of coverage (sunrise-to-sunset style).
- Method: Fly-on-the-wall reportage capturing details, atmosphere, and action.
- Locations: Covers multiple spots within the city (e.g., Ghats, Markets, Temples).
Visual Story Output
- Quantity: 60-80 high-resolution edited images.
- Structure: Curated photo essay including establishing shots, details, and emotional moments.
- Turnaround: 7-10 working days for final delivery.
Logistics
- Rights: Non-exclusive social media and web usage rights.
- Travel: Local transport included. Outstation travel/stay is client-borne.
- Breaks: Includes minor breaks for transit and meals.
Curated Stock Image Bundle
Asset Details
- Content: 5 pre-shot artistic images from travel archives (Wildlife, Street, Landscapes).
- Resolution: High-resolution JPEGs (12MP-24MP) suitable for web or 12x18 inch prints.
- Selection: Client chooses from a private digital gallery based on a theme.
Usage License
- Type: Royalty-Free, Perpetual License for internal decor, blogs, or social media.
- Restrictions: Non-exclusive use. Not for merchandise resale or large billboards.
Delivery
- Mode: Instant digital download link after selection.
- Timeline: Delivered within 24 hours.
About Travel & Documentary Photography
What Drives Me
I’m a traveler first, camera second. My journey—“suffer2safar” (from struggle to journey)—is all about chasing stories, not just ticking places off a list. Rules? Not my thing. I shoot when I feel, not when I’m told.
What I Capture
I look for the soul in every scene. Whether it’s the rush of Mumbai locals, street cats in Colaba, or a father and son braving the Delhi rains, I’m after moments that matter. You’ll see me wandering from Kashmir’s misty fields (Kashmir kuch esa dikha) to Banaras ghats, always searching for that real vibe.
Festivals and spiritual rituals pull me in with their raw energy. Ganesh Chaturthi’s chaos in Mumbai, Dhunuchi Naach during Durga Puja, families seeking moksh (salvation) in Banaras during Pitrpaksh—these are stories that go deep. I like documenting the heart of culture, not just the headlines.
Nature gives me space to breathe. The Himalayas, forests in Jim Corbett, random encounters with elephants and monkeys—sometimes the best story is silent.
My Style
No posing, no forced smiles. I’m like a fly on the wall, capturing candid street photography India and real-life travel moments as they happen. My photos swing between color and black & white, depending on what fits the mood. Gear? Nikon, Fuji, Panasonic—sab chalta hai (everything works). The story always comes first.
Meet your Expert
Manya Upadhyay
11 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Manya. Delhi’s my home, but honestly, my heart’s wherever my bike takes me. Ganpati visarjan in Mumbai, Durga Puja pandals in Gurgaon – I chase moments and shoot what hits me right. My camera’s like my third eye, capturing my journey and all the ‘main character’ energy I can muster. Sometimes, I just need that solo ride to remind myself, ‘ab toh shine karna hi hai’ (now it’s time to shine). Gotta hype yourself up, right?
My Work
Photography Services - I do street, travel, landscape, festival, event, people, kids, and pet portraits. All real, never staged.
Storytelling Style - I tell stories through my lens. Think raw street portraits, festival candid photography, and those unfiltered moments.
What I Capture - I chase emotions – tadap (yearning), khushi (joy), peace, and wildness. I show you what I see, no filters.
Best Fit Clients - If you want life as it is, not posed, let’s shoot. Your journey, your milestone, or just another day.
