Portrait Photography
Locations
TRAVELS TO
Shoots across Mumbai Metropolitan Area
Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Maharashtra
Shoots in Raigad
Raigad, Maharashtra, India
Travels across India for shoots
India
I shoot individual, couple, and themed portraits including festivals and traditions, and I also arrange makeup and mehendi artists for bridal and creative shoots.
Pricing Guide
ESTIMATESSolo Thematic Portrait Session
Planning & Execution
- Duration: Up to 3 hours of shooting time at a single location (Outdoor or Home in Navi Mumbai/Raigad).
- Consultation: Pre-shoot discussion on themes, outfit selection, and props.
- Direction: Full posing guidance provided during the shoot.
Equipment Specs
- Camera: Sony A7iii Full Frame body.
- Lenses: Sigma Art 35mm or 50mm Prime lenses for depth of field.
- Lighting: Godox LC500r LED Light Stick or off-camera flash for dramatic effects.
Deliverables
- Photos: 20-25 High-Resolution edited images with skin retouching and color grading.
- Video: 3-4 short raw video clips suitable for social media stories.
- Delivery: Digital files via cloud link within 7-10 days.
Exclusions
- Makeup Artist fees.
- Location rental charges.
- Travel charges outside Navi Mumbai/Raigad.
Couple & Pre-Wedding Package
Shoot Details
- Duration: 4-5 hours covering 2 distinct locations.
- Styling: Allows for 2 to 3 costume changes (e.g., Traditional and Western).
- Planning: Storyboarding involved for specific themes like Traditional Maharashtrian or Cinematic.
Technical Setup
- Camera: Sony A7iii with 35mm Sigma Art lens.
- Lighting: Portable RGB lights used for silhouettes or twilight shots.
- Direction: Extensive posing guidance provided for couples.
Deliverables
- Photos: 35-40 professionally retouched images with color grading.
- Video Reel: 1 professionally edited reel (15-30 seconds) synced to audio.
- Timeline: Final edited images delivered in 10-14 days.
About Portrait Photography
What Portraits Mean to Me
Photography is my escape, my solace (peace). When I hold my camera, I try to capture not just faces, but the real feeling behind the moment. Everything I shoot is manatla (from the heart). I know how much trust it takes to let someone freeze your memories, and I don’t take that lightly.
What I Love to Shoot
- Individual portraits: From festive shoots in a black saree for Makar Sankrant to everyday moments, I like finding beauty in both the grand and the simple. Candid festival portraits are my favourite, especially when I get to capture an aaji (grandmother) selling flowers or a bride in her Maharashtrian look.
- Couple portraits: Whether it’s your engagement, pre-wedding, or a special tradition like Pahili Makar Sankrant, I focus on the connection and the story you share.
- Conceptual & themed shoots: Got a wild idea? I’m all in. From Durga Puja vibes with dhunuchi smoke to Janmashtami shoots with babies as Krishna, I love bringing creative visions to life.
My Style
I play with light and colour to match the mood—sometimes dramatic and cinematic, sometimes soft and airy. I’m equally drawn to vibrant colours and emotional black and white portraits.
How I Work
For bridal and themed shoots, I team up with talented makeup and mehendi artists so you get the full experience. I’m based in Navi Mumbai and Raigad, but I’m always up for travel if your story takes me somewhere new.
Meet your Expert
Swwarali Gaddre
16 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hi, I’m Swarali. Sometimes I wonder if I’m doing things right, but then I grab my camera and the world just gets quiet. My first big event was my cousin’s munj. Dipu kaku just trusted me, and that meant a lot. I love finding stories in small things - like an old aaji selling flowers, her smile brighter than the flowers. खरंच, आनंद छोट्या गोष्टींत आहे (Truly, happiness is in small things).
My Work
What I shoot - Weddings, events, Maharashtrian traditions, portraits, baby and maternity shoots, thread ceremonies, and more. I travel anywhere for a good story.
How I shoot - You get real moments - candid event photography, happy tears, genuine laughter. I want you to feel at home, like family.
Special love for traditions - Maharashtrian wedding photography, munj, haldi, Ganpati, but also open to other cultures and colourful festivals. I just love capturing feelings.
