Celebrity & Editorial Portrait Photography
Creating worlds around a concept. I collaborate with artists and teams to capture portraits that feel both iconic and deeply personal.
A close-up black and white portrait of Anasuya Sengupta. The focus here is on her expressive eyes and the intricate details of the Gaurav Gupta design, capturing a moment of quiet intensity.
Malaika Arora in an elevator, a moment of high fashion in an everyday space. This editorial shoot was about finding glamour in unexpected places, using the ambient light to create a dramatic and powerful portrait.
A classic, elegant portrait of Amyra Dastur. The soft lighting and sophisticated styling for this shoot highlight the timeless beauty of the gown and the grace of her pose, creating a truly cinematic feel.
A full-length fashion portrait of Sharvari, showcasing the stunning silhouette of this Ritika Mirchandani creation. The architectural background adds a sense of grandeur to this elegant celebrity look.
A moody, thoughtful portrait of Tahir Raj Bhasin. The play of shadow and light in this shot helps to create a narrative, suggesting a character with depth and a story to tell.
A candid, behind-the-scenes style portrait of Malavika Mohanan. I love capturing these in-between moments during a celebrity shoot, as they often reveal a natural and unguarded beauty.
A classic black and white portrait of Ayushmann Khurrana. The film-like grain and strong contrast give this image a timeless, iconic quality, focusing on his presence and style.
A dreamy, ethereal portrait of Kavya Trehan. The soft, pastel color palette and the sheer fabric create a sense of otherworldliness, perfect for her music's hyperreal theme.
Capturing Isha Talwar in a moment of natural ease outdoors. The warm, golden-hour light and her relaxed expression make this feel like a candid snapshot from a beautiful day.
A striking portrait of Anasuya Sengupta for Tarun Tahiliani's couture week show. The dramatic lighting highlights her features and the exquisite detail of the hand-embroidered blouse.
About Celebrity & Editorial Portraits
Great editorial portraits are built long before the camera comes out. I prioritize a collaborative pre-production process, working directly with your stylists and makeup artists to ensure the lighting, the concept, and the mood are perfectly aligned. This is how we move beyond simple snapshots to create images that truly hold a narrative.
Every portrait is a conversation. When we approach an editorial shoot, my focus is to strip away the noise and find the spark that makes you, you. I use a mix of clean commercial lighting and moody, natural aesthetics to build a world that fits your vision. Whether we are planning a high-fashion lookbook or a cinematic feature, the process is always a collaboration.
I bring my full-frame gear and a passion for storytelling, but you bring the energy. We start with a mood board to define the aesthetic, then move into the shoot where I offer gentle guidance to keep you relaxed and authentic. For those requiring commercial output, we can utilize tethered shooting so we can review the composition in real-time, ensuring we nail the shot while it is happening.
I have worked on everything from film promotions to fashion couture, and I am comfortable shooting in studios, on location, or wherever your story needs to be told. If you have a concept or just a feeling you want to capture, let us talk about how to bring it to life.
Pritiza Barua
I believe photography is about finding the light and soul in every moment. Whether it is a film promotion or a personal fashion story, my goal is to make sure you feel seen while we create something iconic together.
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