Celebrity & Artist Portrait Photography
Available across India
I create portraits for artists and celebrities that show your real vibe, with a full team and pro gear, so your images work for ads, magazines, or anything you need.
Pricing Guide
Essential Artist Portfolio & Headshots
Session Details
- Duration: Up to 3 hours of shooting time in a controlled Mumbai studio.
- Looks: Up to 3 garment changes to capture different personality facets (e.g., formal, funky, intense).
- Direction: Hands-on posing guidance to achieve specific acting cues.
Deliverables
- Retouched Images: 5 High-end images with magazine-quality skin texture and color grading.
- Social Assets: 15-20 color-corrected high-resolution JPEGs.
- Delivery: Digital cloud link within 5-7 working days.
Production Specs
- Gear: Professional Full Frame DSLR (Canon 5D Mark III or equivalent).
- Lighting: Standard 2-3 light setup for clean, shadow-less commercial looks.
- Backgrounds: Standard seamless paper backdrops (Blue, Beige, Grey, or White).
Conceptual Editorial & Album Art Shoot
Concept & Production
- Consultation: Pre-shoot mood board discussion to define the narrative (e.g., Moody, Avant-Garde).
- Duration: Full-day shoot (6-8 hours) allowing for complex lighting changes.
- Locations: Outdoor scenic spots or Styled Indoor Sets. Note: Location fees are extra.
Technical Specs
- Camera: Usage of Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium Format) for 102MP resolution and superior dynamic range.
- Lighting: Advanced cinematic setups using scrims and flags to mimic natural glow or noir effects.
Deliverables
- Hero Images: 10 Ultra-High-End Retouched images suitable for large format print.
- Lookbook: 30-40 Color-graded images for digital content and Spotify canvas.
- Support: Includes a dedicated lighting assistant and digital tech.
Commercial Grade Icon Package
Production Scope
- Workflow: Full-day production from concept to final asset.
- Tethered Shooting: Live preview on calibrated monitors for real-time approval.
- Team: Includes 2 Photography Assistants and 1 Digital Technician.
Premium Gear
- Camera: Exclusively shot on Fujifilm GFX 100 (102 MP) for billboard-quality detail.
- Lighting: High-end commercial modifiers (Broncolor Paras/Octas) for signature celebrity lighting.
Deliverables & Rights
- Assets: 15 Commercially Retouched Images (flawless skin, fabric correction).
- Usage: Non-exclusive commercial usage rights for self-promotion (Posters, Website, Billboards).
- Video: 2-3 BTS or Moving Portrait video snippets for social media.
Coordination
- Team Assembly: Coordination of A-list Makeup Artists and Stylists ensures a cohesive look. Note: HMU/Stylist fees billed separately at actuals.
About Celebrity & Artist Portrait Photography
How I See Portraits
For me, a portrait is way more than just a photo. It’s a bit like a dance - you, me, and the camera vibing together. I want to capture how you feel, who you are, not just how you look. If you’re tired of the usual cookie-cutter stuff, you’ll get what I mean.
What We’ll Make
- I focus on the creative energy of artists, celebrities, and anyone who wants to show the real them.
- Clean headshots or high-end headshots for actors, musicians, and public figures - whether you want funky, intense, or classic, we’ll get the vibe right.
- If you’re after dramatic lighting portraits or a full editorial portrait shoot, I love building concepts that feel cinematic and a bit raw.
- Got a magazine feature images project? I’ve shot for publications, so I know how to match the mood and story you need.
On Set: The Real Deal
- The shoot is a team effort - I bring stylists, makeup artists, and crew so you don’t have to stress about the details.
- I’m all about energy. We keep going till we get that shot - jo jeeta wohi sikandar (winner takes all).
- You get to express your art, your way. I just help set the stage.
Tech Stuff
- I use top-notch gear (yep, medium format cameras for the geeks out there) so your images can go anywhere - big ads, digital, you name it.
Meet your Expert
Shikhar Shukla
115 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Been at this photography thing for 10+ years now. Sometimes I’m lost in Mumbai’s chaos, sometimes up in rainy mountains—always with my camera. I chase light, moments, even the weird stuff most folks walk past. Travel flips my view, keeps me sharp. I’m lucky, honestly, to catch these stories—city beats, wild colors, the little things nobody else sees.
My Work
What I Shoot - Fashion, editorial, advertising, fine-art series, brand campaigns, and music videos. All my jam.
How I Work - It’s a dance—sometimes I direct, sometimes I let folks do their thing. Real moments, real soul.
My Style - Love a monochromatic moment, or a riot of hues. Always breaking rules, never boring.
Light & Mood - Chill process. I wait for the right light, set the mood, and let intention lead. Cinematic sunbeam or street raw.
Team Magic - Big shoots? My crew’s got stylists, makeup, producers—BTS besties. We make it all happen together.
