Conceptual & Cultural Portraiture
Available across Mumbai Metropolitan Area
I create portraits that reflect your story or culture, offering customized themes like festival looks, traditional sarees, or mythological concepts, and I plan and shoot at your preferred location.
Pricing Guide
On-Location Cultural Portrait Session
Session Scope
- Duration: Up to 4 hours of shooting time.
- Location: 1 Outdoor location (Temple, Field, Architecture) or Client Home.
- Looks: Accommodates up to 2 outfit changes (e.g., Nauvari Saree plus one ethnic look).
- Subjects: Valid for an Individual or a Couple.
Photography Specs
- Gear: Shot on Sony Alpha Series Professional Mirrorless cameras.
- Lenses: Uses 85mm Prime lenses to achieve distinct background blur (bokeh).
- Lighting: Primarily natural light supplemented by on-camera flash or fill light setup.
Deliverables
- Images: 30 High-Resolution, professionally color-graded JPEG images.
- Edit Style: Standard skin cleaning and color correction with regional aesthetic tones.
- Video: 1 Cinematic Reel (15 to 30 seconds) showcasing highlights.
- Timeline: Digital delivery within 7 to 10 days.
Guidance
- Posing: Hands-on posing assistance to achieve candid or romantic expressions.
- Planning: Pre-shoot advice on color palettes and coordination with makeup artists (MUA payment separate).
Studio & Conceptual Fine Art Shoot
Concept & Production
- Theme: Pre-shoot consultation for specific concepts (e.g., Mythological, Vintage Royal, Fine Art).
- Set Design: Includes sourcing of standard props (flutes, pots, flowers) and mini-set creation.
- Duration: Up to 5 hours allowing time for elaborate costume and makeup adjustments.
Technical Setup
- Lighting: Advanced multi-light setup using strobes and modifiers for dramatic shadows.
- Creative Effects: Usage of color gels (Red/Blue lights) and specialized lighting to create a painting-like look.
Premium Deliverables
- Retouching: 15 Masterpiece images featuring skin smoothing, background replacement, and special effects (glow/aura).
- Video: 2 Professionally edited Reels (One Teaser and one Behind-the-Scenes).
Direction
- Coaching: Intensive direction on facial micro-expressions to convey specific emotions.
- Styling: Assistance with draping styles for historical accuracy (costume rental is client scope).
About Conceptual & Cultural Portraiture
My Approach
I don’t just click photos - I try to capture the vibe, the story, and the real you. For me, every shoot is a mix of emotion and creativity. I want you to look at your portraits and feel something, not just see a pretty picture.
Conceptual Shoots
If you’re up for something different, I love creating divine themed portrait photography. Think Radha Krishna in the forest, Goddess Shakti with dramatic lighting, or even an Ardhanarishvara pre-wedding shoot that blends masculine and feminine energies. Nature is a big part of my work too - banyan tree shoots, marigold fields, you name it.
Cultural & Festival Portraits
I’m obsessed with our roots. My Marathi Mulgi photoshoot is all about that classic Paithani or Nauvari saree, nath, and peshwai jewels. For festival special portraits, I go all out - Makar Sankranti with black saree and sugad, Diwali with warm lights, Haldi & Mehndi with floral jewellery. I also shoot South Indian silk saree looks and Bengali bride with paan pata.
Individual & Fashion Portraits
Want something just about you? I do timeless, elegant, or even moody cinematic portraits. Color or black & white, whatever suits your style. I usually team up with makeup artists for that perfect finish.
How I Work
We chat, plan, and shoot. I’m mostly around Mumbai, Thane, Pune, but I travel for shoots too. Studio, outdoors, or your home - I bring all the gear and make sure you get the best shot.
Meet your Expert
Shrivallabh
16 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, Shrivallabh here. I see the world through my camera, always hunting for that one shot that makes you stop and feel, 'arre, yeh toh kamaal hai!' (wow, this is amazing!) Shot my best friend's wedding once - trust me, the emotions were wild. That’s what I want with every click. I use my Sony and Godox, and I’m up for travel anywhere. For me, it’s about trust and those real, magical moments.
My Work
Photography & Films - I shoot weddings (Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, South Indian), pre-wedding, engagements, haldi & mehendi, maternity, and festival portraits.
Candid & Real Moments - No stiff poses, just chemistry and laughter. I chase candid wedding photography and real love stories.
Culture & Festivals - From Navratri Devi concept shoots to Diwali portraits, I love capturing festival conceptual portraits with rich cultural vibes.
Cinematic Feel - I play with light and shadows for cinematic bridal portraits, aiming for that dramatic, royal look.
