Cosmetics and Product Campaigns
I create high-impact visuals that turn cosmetics and skincare products into iconic brand moments. From clean, textured product stills to dramatic beauty editorials, we make your brand stop the scroll.
A perfect shot for a lipstick campaign, capturing a moment of pure joy. I directed the model to get this natural, happy expression while ensuring the product remained the hero. The high-key lighting setup keeps the focus on the vibrant color and the model's flawless application.
A grid of expressions shows the versatile personality of a brand. For this lipstick series, I shot a range of playful, fierce, and joyful moments to provide a full suite of assets for a social media campaign. It’s about creating a narrative around the product.
A dramatic, high-angle shot that adds an editorial edge to a commercial beauty campaign. The model's direct, intense gaze combined with the sleek hair and bold red lip creates a powerful and memorable image. This angle is unconventional and designed to grab attention.
Fun and playful shots are key to making a brand feel relatable. Here, the model interacts with the lipstick in an unexpected way, breaking the fourth wall and creating an engaging, energetic image perfect for social media and online advertising.
A wink and a smile can sell a product. This shot captures a cheeky, confident moment that highlights the playful side of beauty. My lighting ensures the skin glows and the lipstick color remains true and vibrant.
This image brings a fierce, edgy attitude to the lipstick campaign. The pose is unconventional and bold, designed to stop the scroll and make a statement. It shows that a beauty product can be part of a powerful, expressive look.
A classic commercial beauty shot for a vegan nail lacquer brand. The composition is clean, with the model's hands and the product perfectly placed to showcase the color and finish. The neutral background ensures the earthy brown tone of the polish stands out.
This shot focuses on the application and the person behind the beauty routine. It’s a relatable moment that feels personal, showing the lipstick in action. The clean background and soft lighting create a timeless and elegant commercial image.
A close-up macro shot that emphasizes the flawless finish of the nail polish. My high-end retouching process ensures every detail is perfect, from the cuticle line to the reflection on the nail, while keeping the skin looking real.
For this skincare product shot, I applied a swatch to the model's cheek to show the product's texture and tint. This is a practical, informative approach that helps customers understand how the product looks and feels on the skin.
About Cosmetics & Product Campaigns
My studio lighting isn't just about brightness—it's about sculpting that specific glow that makes skincare look luxurious and lipstick textures pop. We run a collaborative set, meaning we shoot tethered so you can approve every shot and texture detail right there on the monitor, ensuring the raw material is perfect before the retouching even begins.
The studio environment at Studio 1965 in Goregaon is built for precision. When we are shooting a cosmetics campaign, the light needs to feel intentional—whether that is a clean, commercial look for a product launch or something grittier and more editorial for a beauty brand.
My process relies on real-time feedback. Because we shoot tethered, you aren't waiting until post-production to see the results. You see the product, the skin texture, and the lighting angles as they happen. This cuts down on unnecessary edits and ensures we capture the exact mood you are aiming for, whether it is a macro shot of a nail lacquer finish or a full-blown skincare campaign.
I handle the full spectrum of post-production as well. High-end retouching is where the grit meets the polish—using frequency separation to keep skin looking real, not plastic, and careful color grading to ensure that your specific product shades are color-accurate across all platforms. If you are ready to move beyond generic product shots, reach out. Let's talk about the mood, the crew, and how we make your brand stand out.
Ruhaan Khan
I'm Ruhaan. I don't just point a camera at products; I hunt for the story behind them. Whether it’s a lipstick swatch or a full skincare campaign, I’m obsessed with getting that raw, magnetic texture on camera.
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