Portrait Photography

Mumbai Metropolitan Area

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

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.