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Conceptual & Surreal Brand Photography

byShreyans DungarwalShoots across Mumbai & travels pan-IndiaStarts from₹95,000 per 8-hour shiftView full gallery

I push the boundaries of conventional photography by building narrative-driven worlds. No safe shots, just high-concept visuals that blur reality.

A surreal portrait created by compositing two images. The concept explores duality and the inner monster, resulting in a visually shocking and memorable image.

Part of a series exploring themes of suffocation and breaking free. The model is wrapped in plastic, with a single, hard light source creating a ghostly, abstract silhouette.

A surreal take on natural beauty. The model is surrounded by a sea of apples, creating a dreamlike, almost biblical scene with warm, golden lighting.

A conceptual shot using a mirror to create a "two-faced" illusion. The pose, with the model kissing her own reflection, explores themes of self-love and identity.

A primal scream captured with a mirror. The reflection adds a second dimension to the pose, creating a powerful and raw image of release.

Another shot from the plastic wrap series. The way the light passes through the material creates an ethereal, almost liquid effect around the model's form.

In this shot, I used digital manipulation to warp the light and plastic, creating a swirling, liquid-light effect that enhances the surreal and chaotic mood.

A ghostly silhouette created by backlighting the model through a sheet of plastic. The image is abstract and focuses on form and light rather than a clear portrait.

A mind-bending pose using a large mirror. The reflection creates a physically impossible posture, resulting in a surreal and captivating fashion image.

A quiet, contemplative moment using a mirror. The reflection creates a sense of duality and introspection, with the model's hands framing her reflected face.

About Beyond Reality: Conceptual & Surreal

People often think 'surreal' just means Photoshop. It doesn't. For my plastic-wrap series, we spent hours rigging the lighting to get that liquid refraction effect in-camera. My team and I don't believe in fixing it in post; we build the geometry of the shot on the day. If the raw capture isn't sharp and the light isn't cutting, no amount of frequency separation will save it.

Published in Malvie, Hunter, and Vigour. — Approved by the tribe
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Shreyans Dungarwal

Shoots across Mumbai & travels pan-IndiaStarts from ₹95,000 per 8-hour shift

I’m Shreyans. I don't believe in safe shots that blend into the feed. If you want a campaign that actually stops people, we need to get weird, get technical, and build something that looks like it belongs in a magazine.

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Artistic & Editorial Fashion Photography Concepts

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Surreal Product Photography & Creative Campaigns

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Shiraz ChaandStudio in Noida; Travels across India for projects
This is from an editorial concept where we explored the fusion of nature and identity. Working with a talented makeup artist, we used fresh flowers and bold color to create a piece of living art, pushing the boundaries of a typical portrait.4
A different angle from our floral makeup editorial. The background of tall, wild grass complements the organic elements on the model, creating a cohesive and otherworldly image.
A wider shot from the same series, showing more of the model's posture and the surrounding environment. This image has a raw, powerful energy, blending high-fashion makeup with a natural setting.
A close-up portrait that captures the incredible detail of the floral makeup art. This shot is all about the texture, color, and raw emotion of the concept.

Conceptual & Editorial Art Photography

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Artistic & Conceptual Photography for Bold Brands

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Jatin KampaniStudio in Lower Parel, Mumbai; Travels across India for shoots
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A full-length shot from the Kashidaa campaign, showcasing the complete styled look. The rich pink kaftan is complemented by a traditional choker and a floral hair accessory, set against a dramatic, color-blocked background to create a painterly effect.
The back view of the crushed-fabric kaftan from the Kashidaa editorial. This shot was intentionally composed to highlight the garment's texture and drape, emphasizing the quiet luxury and craftsmanship of the piece.
From a high-fashion editorial, this image uses dramatic red backlighting to create a powerful silhouette. I styled this sequined one-shoulder lehenga with a feather detail to blend modern glamour with traditional Indian design.

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