A rare, warm portrait of Dr. Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, captured for a SUNDAY magazine cover in 1993. This image showcases my experience in creating editorial portraits for prominent national leaders.
This dynamic black and white portrait uses a mirror and motion to create a sense of duality and inner strength. It is an example of the intense, fine art portraits I create for women in my studio.
A portrait capturing a moment of pure joy and enduring friendship between a couple. My goal is to document these unscripted, authentic emotions that define a relationship, creating timeless black and white couple portraits.
An environmental portrait of the legendary artist Jatin Das in his studio, surrounded by his work. This session highlights my approach to capturing professionals within their creative spaces, telling their story through their environment.
A warm family portrait of a father and his daughters at their home, centered around their piano. Shooting in a client's personal space allows me to create images that are both elegant and deeply personal.
A conceptual photograph titled 'Flaming Guns at Shootout,' demonstrating my use of dramatic lighting and high-speed capture. This image represents my ability to execute complex, creative concepts in a studio setting.
A personal and intimate portrait of my father, photographer Raghu Rai, with my sister Avani. This image reflects my roots in photography and my passion for capturing the deep bonds within a family.
An environmental travel portrait taken in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, for India Today Plus. This image demonstrates my versatility in blending portraiture with landscape, using natural light and location to tell a compelling story.
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Portrait Photography in Gurugram

Shoots at studio in Gurugram or travels across India
Nitin Rai

I create portraits that capture real emotion and personality using classic techniques, with options for studio or on-location shoots and minimal retouching.

Nitin Rai

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13.6k

Pricing Guide

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About Portrait Photography

What Portraits Mean to Me

I see a portrait as an honest story, not just a pretty photo. Every click is about capturing emotion and personality, not just looking good. I like finding the real you and making something classic that lasts.

My Style

I’m all about fine art portrait photography. My approach is pretty old school - I prefer dodging and burning over heavy Photoshop, so the images feel real, not plastic. Black and white portraits are a big part of my work, stripping everything down so only the emotion stays. Storytelling drives every session, whether that’s through dramatic lighting or clever use of props. My ‘Reflections of Life’ series is all about using reflections to add a twist.

Who I Photograph

My sessions cover a lot – from intense solo portraits, especially of women, to couples and families, always trying to catch the real bond. I also love working with artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals, creating editorial portrait sessions that show what makes you stand out.

Where We Shoot

You can step into my Gurgaon studio for total control and creative lighting, or I’ll come to your spot for environmental portraits. Shooting in your space adds another layer to the story, making it personal.

My Images, My Art

Every photo I make is personal. I don’t allow random use of my images – respect for copyright is important to me.

Meet your Expert

Nitin Rai

Nitin Rai

My Story

Photography’s always been in my blood. Back in the day, 1995 I think, I grabbed new strobe lights and roped in my dad (Raghu Rai, yeah, that Raghu Rai) and my little sister for a portrait. I just chase moments as they come—sometimes it’s spiritual leaders, sometimes legends like Jatin Das sketching me while I shoot him. My ‘Reflections of Life’ series? Pure, raw images, no digital fuss. I’m all about light, shadow, and real stories.

My Work

Photography Services Across Genres - I shoot creative fashion, glamour, product, industrial, premium real estate, fine art landscapes, documentary stories, and all kinds of portraits.

Creative Portraits & Fashion - I love intense black & white portraits, family and couple shoots, and moody fashion work for designers and brands.

Commercial & Architectural Photography - I do premium real estate photography, luxury hotel shoots, and dynamic industrial images for businesses.

Fine Art & Documentary Prints - Capturing India’s soul—my limited edition fine art prints and documentary photo stories are available for collectors.

28-95K
Typical range