Cinematic Editorial Photography and Creative Direction
I don’t just click photos, I build worlds. This collection is a glimpse into how I turn ordinary products into stories, blending surreal concepts with honest, lived-in moments.
We create dreamlike worlds to tell a brand's story. For this home fashions campaign, we built a floating bed on a serene lake in Rajasthan, blending the product with a surreal, unforgettable landscape to evoke a sense of peace and escape.
We juxtapose modern luxury with history. Here, we used the weathered facade of an old fort as a backdrop for a drapery brand, creating a powerful visual that speaks to timelessness and grace. This is a key part of our editorial brand photoshoot concepts.
A portrait is about capturing a mood, not just a person. For this heritage fashion lookbook, the focus was on the interplay of light, shadow, and the model's intense gaze to create a feeling of timeless elegance and quiet strength.
This is a glimpse into our cinematic storytelling for a heritage brand. The film captures the quiet moments of reflection and the rich textures of the fabric and jewelry, building a narrative of grace and tradition.
We frame our shots to tell a story. This image for a home decor campaign uses the architecture of a haveli to create a sense of discovery, inviting the viewer into a private, luxurious space.
Sometimes the story is in the stillness. This shot captures a single moment where fabric becomes sculpture, suspended by a breeze. It’s an example of how we find poetry in the ordinary for lifestyle product campaigns.
Our lifestyle shoots capture genuine, relatable moments. For this bedlinen collection, we created a scene of playful interaction to showcase the product in a context of joy and connection, making the brand feel warm and accessible.
About this collection
My team and I build every shot from the ground up, often fabricating entire room sets or sourcing vintage artifacts to get the texture exactly right. We don't just point and shoot; we handle the production logistics and art direction entirely in-house so you can focus on the campaign's soul rather than the setup.
We operate as a full-service creative engine. When you hire us, you aren't just getting a photographer; you're getting a creative director, set designers, stylists, and a production crew working in lockstep. My studio in Noida is where these ideas take shape, but we are just as comfortable shooting on location—whether that’s a heritage property in Rajasthan or a dusty corner of a room that needs to be brought to life.
Our Approach to Visual Storytelling
- Creative Direction: It starts with the story. We figure out the 'why' before we figure out the 'how.' Every visual is chosen to capture the viewer's imagination.
- Production Logistics: From managing permits for heritage sites to ensuring our crew has the right lighting gear, we take the heavy lifting off your plate. We handle the tiniest prop to complex location shoots.
- Hybrid Content: We believe in blending stills and motion. You will walk away with hero images that anchor your campaign and cinematic reels that keep the audience watching.
- Surreal Meets Simple: My work often mixes drama with design. I love placing products in dreamlike environments or using unexpected lighting to make the familiar feel new.
If you want more than a typical brand shoot, let’s create something that actually means something.
Shiraz Chaand
I call myself a Vikreta—a merchant of stories, not just images. I’ve spent sixteen years chasing the rush of finding beauty in the everyday, blending surreal set design with raw, human emotion.
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