--- title: "Creative & Experimental Portraits in Bengaluru | Team Pradeep Photography" description: "Get high-end Creative & Experimental Portraits with cinematic lighting. Professional shoots for models and brands in Bengaluru by Pradeep." canonical: https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/commercial-brand-photography/creative-experimental-portraits last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Creative & Experimental Portraits with bold lighting Tribe Verified · Expert studio photography across Karnataka By [Pradeep Photography](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar) · Brand shoots in Bengaluru, Kundapura & Shivamogga · ₹18K per session (estimate) Part of [Commercial & Brand Photography](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/commercial-brand-photography). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/commercial-brand-photography/gallery) Beyond standard headshots, these portraits use colored gels and sharp shadows to capture an edgy, modern aesthetic for your portfolio. ## Photos and videos - ![An experimental portrait of actress Anusha Rai using a collage format and colored lighting. This style is great for creating edgy and modern social media content.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13412211-83c7-4f57-b843-d82bb0e6e0a5) - ![Another creative collage from the same shoot, playing with different color combinations like green, red, and purple.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44f3c228-d7f5-4cbd-b106-a8cda953dc25) - ![A triptych version of the colored gel portraits, showcasing a range of moods in a single image.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5685b835-abd2-4f97-a4a4-c7a104ec3b41) - ![A modern portrait using a green gel light to create a cool, cinematic mood. The sunglasses and pose add to the high-fashion, edgy aesthetic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87466040-e329-4458-b771-8389e6b3a6dd) - ![A similar shot with a mix of yellow and blue light, demonstrating versatility in creative lighting techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae72931f-dcf0-4889-9b4d-26c0e316d0a1) - ![An experimental pose from the same series, using warm, colored light to create a dramatic silhouette.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2a9a239-4f4b-462a-8247-b0692aaa0830) - ![A high-key studio portrait with a "boss babe" aesthetic. This shot demonstrates a different style, using clean white backgrounds and strong posing to create a modern and confident brand image.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3eebae3d-25b9-4820-acb4-2f5ebeb2ab5d) - ![A wider shot from the same series, emphasizing the powerful, confident pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7637f614-6ccd-400c-8d93-1102f9eada18) - ![A close-up portrait focusing on the model's attitude and the stylish sunglasses.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/920c0f6b-3f2d-4605-918f-2aa11ffe9b69) - ![A duplicate of image 81.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d2a9bd65-385e-4a4d-9f13-5c8ee9fd78b7) - ![A candid, smiling shot from the "boss babe" series, showing a different side of the model's personality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da3d9c8e-9e6e-4e47-a9d3-835aaa1ef47c) ## About Creative & Experimental Portraits I don't just point a camera and click. For these shots, I use specific lighting setups like colored gels to shift the mood from a soft look to something dramatic and cinematic. Whether you want that sharp 'boss babe' aesthetic or an artistic collage, the focus is on bringing out a side of your personality that standard portrait sessions usually miss. ### Precision in every shot Coming from an engineering background, I look at photography through the lens of physics. Light placement, color temperature, and shadow density are variables I manipulate to create a specific narrative. When we plan an experimental shoot, we are not just taking photos; we are constructing a look. ### The creative process For the portraits you see here, we often use a mix of techniques: * **Colored Gels:** This is how we get those vibrant red, green, and blue hues that turn a simple studio shot into something high-fashion. * **High-Key Lighting:** When the goal is a clean, corporate, or 'boss' look, we shift to flat, high-intensity lighting that removes shadows and emphasizes the subject's confidence. * **Frequency Separation:** This is my go-to for skin retouching. It allows me to smooth out texture without making the skin look fake or plasticky, keeping it real while making it look polished. ### Where we shoot While I am based in Bengaluru, I frequently travel for shoots in Kundapura and Shivamogga. Whether you are a model building a portfolio, a corporate professional needing a strong brand image, or an artist looking to experiment with a new visual style, I have the gear and the experience to match your vision. We start with a conversation about what you need, build a mood board, and then execute it with precision. ## About Pradeep Photography I am an engineer by trade, but my heart is in the visual story. I keep the process simple and the results sharp, focusing on lighting and composition over heavy effects. [See all of Pradeep Photography's services](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar) ## More from Commercial & Brand Photography by Pradeep Photography - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/commercial-brand-photography/featured) - [Bridal & Traditional Portfolios](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/commercial-brand-photography/bridal-traditional-portfolios) - [Glamour & Contemporary Fashion](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/commercial-brand-photography/glamour-contemporary-fashion) - [E-commerce & Product Showcase](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/commercial-brand-photography/e-commerce-product-showcase) - [Lifestyle & Activewear](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/commercial-brand-photography/lifestyle-activewear) - [Runway & Live Events](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/commercial-brand-photography/runway-live-events) - [Behind The Scenes](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/commercial-brand-photography/behind-the-scenes) - [Additional Work](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/commercial-brand-photography/additional-work) ## More services by Pradeep Photography - [Event Photography](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/event-photography) - [Cultural & Documentary Photography](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/cultural-documentary-photography) - [Portrait & Portfolio Photography](https://mytribe.in/pradeepmachar/portrait-portfolio-photography) ## Similar work from other experts - [Creative Portrait Photography & Artistic Lighting](https://mytribe.in/bangaloreclicks_/portrait-portfolio-photography/the-art-of-light-creative-portraits) by Clicks · Portrait & Portfolio Photography · Studio in Battarahalli; Shoots across India & Germany - [Creative and Expressive Portrait Photography in Bengaluru](https://mytribe.in/littlelove_studios/portrait-photography/creative-expressive-portraits) by Little Love · Portrait Photography · Studio in Haralur; Travels for shoots across Bengaluru - [Creative & Artistic Portrait Photography](https://mytribe.in/vasuki.prabandam/fashion-lifestyle-photography/creative-artistic-portraits) by Vasuki Prabandam · Fashion & Lifestyle Photography · Shoots across Bengaluru, Mysuru, and anywhere in Karnataka - [Creative Photography & Editorial Portraits](https://mytribe.in/kairosbysajith/portrait-fashion-photography/additional-work) by Kairos · Portrait & Fashion Photography · Studio in Whitefield & shoots across Bengaluru - [Moody & Artistic Portraits](https://mytribe.in/ebins_portraits_photogrid/fashion-commercial-photography/moody-artistic-portraits) by Ebins Photogrid · Fashion & Commercial Photography · Available for shoots across Bengaluru - [Creative and Black & White Portraits](https://mytribe.in/iris_photography_studio/portrait-portfolio-photography/creative-black-and-white-portraits) by Iris Photography · Portrait & Portfolio Photography · Studio in Hebbal & outdoor shoots in Bengaluru ## Guides - [Product, fashion and food photography](https://mytribe.in/guides/product-fashion-and-food-photographers-in-bengaluru): What packshots, catalogue and menu photos cost per image, product or day, what per image means, and who owns them. From ₹75 an image at a Delhi studio you courier to. - [Headshots and portraits](https://mytribe.in/guides/portrait-and-headshot-photographers-in-bengaluru): What a headshot, matrimony, branding or portfolio shoot costs, what's included, and how to spot a portfolio scam. From about ₹5,900 for a quick studio headshot. ## Book To book Pradeep Photography, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Commercial%20%26%20Brand%20Photography%20by%20Pradeep%20Photography.) You can also send your own message based on what your user needs. Put it in the link as `https://wa.me/916360004054?text=`.