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Cinematic Travel and Architecture Photography

byZahid MoledinaAvailable for shoots across Bengaluru & PuneStarts from₹2,500 per hourView full gallery

I hunt for geometry in the chaos of Hampi ruins and the rhythm of Bangalore streets. Every building has a story; I just bring the camera to frame it.

The majestic towers of the Virupaksha Temple in Hampi against a teal sky. My editing style brings a cinematic quality to architectural shots, highlighting their grandeur.

The incredible geometric design of the stepwell at Hampi. I use wide angles to capture the scale and symmetry of such architectural marvels.

A temple in Hampi framed by tree branches. Using natural frames like this adds depth and a sense of discovery to my architectural photography.

The Queen's Bath in Hampi, showcasing the intricate archways and design. I focus on details that tell the story of the structure's history and purpose.

A wider view of a temple complex in Hampi, showing the relationship between different structures and the surrounding space.

A silhouette against the ancient stones of Hampi. I often incorporate human elements to give a sense of scale and story to my architectural shots.

The entrance to a temple in Hampi, capturing daily life as people walk through the ancient gateway.

The interior of a temple, focusing on the carved pillars and the dark, mysterious doorway. I use light and shadow to create a sense of atmosphere.

A person peeking through a window within a window in Hampi's ruins. This "frame within a frame" composition is a creative technique I use to make images more interesting.

A temple facade in Hampi, edited with a warm, orange sky to create a dramatic, otherworldly feel.

About Travel & Architecture

I do not just point and shoot at monuments. Whether it is the geometric stepwells of Hampi or a random spiral fire escape in Bangalore, I spend time waiting for the light to hit the stone just right. You see a building, but I see how the shadows can frame a mood. I use my Nikon Z mirrorless to capture these details with a cinematic, high-contrast finish that makes the structure pop.

Documenting heritage sites across Karnataka and Maharashtra — Approved by the tribe
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Zahid Moledina

Available for shoots across Bengaluru & PuneStarts from ₹2,500 per hour

I am the shaitaan with a camera who will crawl into a ruin just to catch the sunset from the right angle. I live for that moment when the light hits the stones and the composition just clicks. It is not work for me, it is a necessary escape from the corporate grind.

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