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Community and Documentary Portrait Photography

byAditiAvailable for shoots across the United Kingdom and IndiaStarts from28,000 Per SessionView full gallery

A series documenting the lives and crafts of artisans in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. These portraits capture individuals in their own environments, wearing their own creations.

A candid portrait of a smiling woman artisan in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, captured in a natural outdoor setting.

A close-up portrait of a woman artisan from Dhar, showcasing her confident expression and the hand-printed details on her yellow saree.

About Community & Documentary Portraits

My documentary work relies on capturing subjects in their own space. I avoid heavy staging, focusing instead on natural light and the character of the individual. This approach works for editorial storytelling or personal archives where authenticity is the primary goal.

When documenting a community or a specific project, my goal is to remain unobtrusive. For this series in Dhar, I worked alongside the artisans, allowing them to style themselves in their own garments. This helps maintain the integrity of the subject and the craft. Whether it is a commercial campaign or a personal documentary series, I apply the same principles: finding the best light, respecting the subject’s environment, and ensuring the final image feels timeless rather than staged. I am comfortable working in remote outdoor locations or busy urban settings. My process involves minimal gear to ensure I can move quickly and capture candid moments. If you have a story to tell or a community you want to highlight, we can discuss the scope and requirements. I bring the same technical standards used in my high-fashion editorial work to every documentary assignment.

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Aditi

Available for shoots across the United Kingdom and IndiaStarts from 28,000 Per Session

I'm Aditi, an image maker splitting my time between India and the UK. My focus is on creating honest, visually strong images, whether that is for a high-fashion campaign or a documentary series about local artisans.

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