Fashion & Product Photography
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Shoots anywhere across Mumbai Metropolitan Area
Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Maharashtra
I shoot fashion, jewellery, and beauty images with natural light, minimal retouching, and I handle all editing myself to keep the look clean and real.
Pricing Guide
ESTIMATESFull Day Fashion Lookbook Shoot
Pre-Production
- Concept Consultation: 45-minute virtual session to align on the brand narrative.
- Moodboarding: Curation of visual references focusing on color harmony and lighting styles.
- Location Guidance: Advice on selecting urban spots or studio setups.
Execution (8 Hours)
- Photographer: Shot personally by Vidhi Thakur.
- Gear: Canon 5D Mark III with prime lenses for shallow depth of field.
- Lighting: 2-3 point lighting setup using Elinchrom strobes and softboxes.
- Capacity: Ideal for shooting 15-20 outfits with approximately 3 angles per outfit.
- Direction: Active on-set direction for model poses and garment fall.
Post-Production & Deliverables
- Selection: Contact sheet of 300-400 raw images for client selection.
- Final Edits: 40 High-Resolution edited images.
- Retouching: Color correction, basic skin cleanup, and garment steaming fixes.
- Turnaround: 7-10 business days.
- Rights: Digital usage rights for social media, e-commerce, and PDFs.
Client Exclusions
- Model, Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist, Studio rentals, and permits are not included in this fee.
Editorial Brand Campaign
Concept & Styling
- Narrative Building: Detailed concept development for story-driven campaigns.
- Styling Collaboration: Joint selection of props, fabrics, and backdrops to create an organic set.
- Casting Support: Coordination for model casting.
Production Details
- Pacing: Slow, deliberate shooting pace focused on capturing emotion and movement.
- Lighting: Complex setups mixing ambient, natural, and strobe lighting.
- Location: Flexible options for indoor or outdoor shoots (beaches, forests, urban).
- Tethering: Laptop on set for real-time review of color harmony.
High-End Editing
- Hero Images: 10 final images with extensive editorial retouching.
- Technique: Non-destructive skin retouching and detailed color grading.
- Files: High-resolution JPEGs/TIFFs for print and resized cuts for social media (4:5 ratio).
Half-Day Jewellery & Product Macro Shoot
Technical Setup
- Equipment: Use of macro lenses (e.g., 100mm) for intricate details.
- Lighting: Specialized modifiers to manage reflections on gold, silver, glass, or stone.
- Styling: Minimal prop usage (fabrics, water, geometry) to highlight the product.
Shooting Scope (Select One Option)
- Option A: 4-5 Creative/Conceptual shots (e.g., styled hand shots).
- Option B: 10-12 Clean/White Background catalogue shots.
Detailed Retouching
- Cleaning: Digital removal of micro-dust, scratches, and fingerprints from metal and stones.
- Focus Stacking: Blending multiple images for front-to-back sharpness if required.
- Format: High-res files optimized for web zooming and print catalogs.
About Fashion & Product Photography
My Style & Philosophy
I’m all about quiet, honest photography. I don’t chase trends or overload sets with props. I look for harmony in colours, textures, and the way light falls. Sometimes, the best shots come from a leftover board and a bit of sunlight. I want shoots to feel easy, like poetry in motion - not rushed, not forced.
What I Offer
I work with brands and creatives to build a shared vision. My style is clean, minimal, and polished, with a big focus on light and texture. I love capturing the story behind fashion, jewellery, and beauty - not just the surface.
- Fashion & Apparel: I shoot lookbooks, campaign images, and e-commerce catalogues. I’ve worked with everything from Indian ethnic wear to luxury and slow fashion brands. If you want editorial lookbook imagery or something more classic, I’m up for it.
- Jewellery: My approach is simple - let the piece shine. I use clean frames and natural light product shoots to highlight craftsmanship, whether it’s diamonds or sustainable designs.
- Beauty & Hair: I do close-up organic beauty portraits, keeping retouching minimal so skin looks real but polished.
How I Work
I handle post-production myself, so every image has my touch. Shoots can be in studio or outdoors - city, beach, wherever the vibe fits. I often direct the creative side and work with a team to make sure everything clicks. My gear’s not the newest, but I trust my old Canon and my eye more than any upgrade.
Meet your Expert
Vidhi Thakur
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My Story
Hey, I'm Vidhi. Mumbai’s home now, but I learned my craft at The Art Institute in the States. My Canon 5D Mark III is like an old friend - still my go-to, even after 13 years. I’m not into chasing every new trend or shiny gadget. I just show up, do the work, and find peace in that. On shoots, I’m all in - fixing beds, moving stuff, whatever. The best days? When everything clicks and the shoot feels like poetry.
My Work
Photography & Films - I shoot portraits, headshots, commercial lookbooks, jewellery campaigns, and short films. My style is raw and real.
Hands-on Shoots - I keep the vibe easy, aiming for natural light portraits and smooth, effortless energy on set.
Minimal Retouching - I love muted tones and minimal retouching photography - clean skin, organic textures, no over-editing.
Workshops - I run hands-on photography workshops, especially on lighting and creating harmony of colours.
