Studio Portraits and Fashion Lookbooks
Minimalist studio photography. Focusing on form, lighting, and composition to build a cohesive visual narrative for your brand.
A surreal, composite image for the brand Melova. The model is juxtaposed with a giant flower, creating a playful and artistic fashion photograph.
An inverted portrait for Melova, playing with gravity and perspective. This unconventional composition creates a striking and memorable lookbook image.
A sun-drenched close-up portrait for Melova. The natural light highlights the model's features and curly hair, creating a warm and authentic beauty shot.
Another gravity-defying shot for the Melova lookbook. The dynamic pose and clean white background make for a high-energy, contemporary fashion image.
A portrait for Melova with wind-blown hair. The movement adds a soft, dynamic element to the shot, partially obscuring the model's face for an artistic effect.
A studio portrait for Melova, capturing the movement of the model's curly hair. The clean background and simple styling keep the focus on her natural beauty.
A classic profile shot for Melova, highlighting statement pearl earrings. The lighting is focused to accentuate the jewelry and the model's silhouette.
A minimalist portrait from a test shoot, featuring a model draped in yellow fabric. The pose is elegant and sculptural, emphasizing the human form.
A close-up from the yellow drape series. The soft lighting and the model's direct gaze create an intimate and powerful portrait.
An overhead shot of a model in yellow fabric lying on green turf. The color contrast and serene pose create a visually striking and peaceful image.
About Studio Portraits & Lookbooks
Before we start the shoot, we dedicate a one-hour virtual consultation to finalize the mood board. This planning phase ensures that every element, from lighting ratios to styling choices, is aligned with your brand aesthetic before we step into the studio. It removes guesswork on the day of the shoot and allows us to focus entirely on the execution.
The Studio Approach
Photography in a controlled environment is about precision. My process relies on deliberate lighting, professional collaboration, and a clear vision for the final image. Whether shooting a high-fashion lookbook or an editorial portrait, the studio becomes a space to manipulate form and texture until the image matches the initial concept.
Workflow and Collaboration
Nothing is done in isolation. I work directly with stylists, makeup artists, and art directors to build the visuals from the ground up.
- Pre-Production: We start with a mood board to define the lighting style and poses. This ensures we are hitting the right notes for your collection or personal brand.
- Tethered Shooting: During sessions, I use tethered shooting so you can view images on a monitor in real-time. This provides immediate feedback on garment fall, angles, and expression, allowing us to make adjustments on the fly.
- Lighting: I utilize professional strobe kits and modifiers to create the specific atmosphere required, whether that means dramatic, high-contrast shadows or soft, diffused light.
What to Expect
For lookbook and catalogue shoots, the focus is on a balance between artistic flair and commercial clarity. I typically cover 10 to 15 looks in an eight-hour day. This format provides enough time to capture the necessary detail shots—such as fabric texture, jewelry, or accessory placement—while maintaining a productive pace.
Following the shoot, you receive a contact sheet to select the final images. The post-production process then includes editorial-grade retouching, involving color grading, skin texture enhancement, and distraction removal to ensure the final assets are ready for your website or campaign.
Aditi
I’m Aditi. I split my time between the UK and India, working closely with stylists and art directors to build images from the ground up. My focus is on the craft—whether it is high-fashion campaigns or clean, artistic lookbooks.
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