Editorial Photography and Magazine Features
My work does not just sit in a private gallery. From editorial spreads in Artells to celebrity features in FHM, this is where my craft meets the printed page.
My work featured on the cover of Artells Magazine for their Portrait November issue. This black and white beach portrait was selected for its raw emotion and striking composition.
The lead image from my editorial "To the waters," featured in Artells Magazine. This shot captures a sense of serene solitude, with the light flare adding a touch of magic.
A powerful close-up portrait from my "To the waters" editorial, as published in Artells Magazine. The intense, sun-drenched light highlights the subject's freckles and raw expression.
The interview and feature spread from Artells Magazine. It includes another image from the series and a Q&A where I discuss my shooting style, my philosophy, and my advice for beginner photographers.
A published shot of actress Ridhima Pandit for FHM Magazine. This moody, sophisticated portrait was part of a celebrity feature, showcasing my ability to capture glamour and personality for magazine editorials.
About As Seen In: Features & Publications
Getting a feature published is not just about a clean shot. It requires hours spent on location scouting, building a cohesive narrative, and dialing in the lighting until the frame tells a complete story. When you hire me for an editorial shoot, we are not just taking pictures, we are building a concept that holds up on the big page.
Editorial work is different from standard commercial content. For magazines like Artells or FHM, the goal is to stop the reader mid-page. That requires a shift in mindset: focusing on emotion, lighting, and a unique visual perspective that separates the imagery from the clutter of social media feeds.
My Editorial Approach
When I approach an editorial project, I treat it like a film still. I use my Fujifilm GFX 100 to capture detail that remains crisp even when printed in large formats. Whether I am shooting a black-and-white beach portrait or a high-energy celebrity feature, the process remains the same:
- Concept Development: We don't wing it. I build a mood board and a shot list so we know exactly what we are chasing before the first frame is taken.
- Lighting Control: Lighting is the difference between a snapshot and a statement. I rely on Broncolor and Elinchrom setups to create dramatic shadows or cinematic sunbeams that define the mood.
- Directing the Subject: I bridge the gap between directing and letting the subject be themselves. My style involves constant, high-energy feedback on set to ensure we capture raw, unscripted expressions.
Why it Matters
Magazines and brands need images that have longevity. My experience in fashion and editorial photography means I understand how to manage the balance between artistic vision and commercial requirements. If you are looking to create a series that stands out, we have to push boundaries and refuse to play it safe. Let us create something that demands attention.
Shikhar Shukla
I do not just shoot; I obsess over the light and the narrative until the story is right. My goal is to create images that make you stop scrolling and look again, whether it is for a commercial campaign or a magazine spread.
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