--- title: "Behind the Scenes Photography in Mumbai | Authentic Portraits" description: "See my behind the scenes photography process in Mumbai. From lighting setups to organic portraiture, discover how I create raw, honest images with minimal retouching." canonical: https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/behind-the-scenes-my-creative-process last_updated: 2026-01-20 --- # Behind the Scenes Photography in Mumbai Tribe Verified · 13 years capturing raw, authentic moments. By [Vidhi Thakur](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur) · In-person workshops at studio in Mumbai · ₹24.5K per participant (estimate) Part of [Photography Workshops & Mentoring](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/gallery) A quiet look into how I create images. It is not just about the final shot, but the energy, the light, and the patience required to find the right frame. ## Photos and videos - ![In the zone, finding the right angle and light. This is a candid moment of focus during a portrait session, where I am completely absorbed in the process of crafting the image through the lens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/770342c6-3930-4679-bcc6-f0e7d2598d23) - ![A moment of concentration on set. My process involves being fully present, observing the light and my subject to capture the most authentic and compelling shot.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7a30bc1-c848-4559-a124-e2932ebd33ba) - ![Another angle from a studio session, showing how I position myself to get the perfect shot. Every shoot is a physical process of moving and adapting to find the best perspective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcfc893a-51fe-48fe-849a-74920e5b1d3d) ## About Behind the Scenes: My Creative Process I do not rely on the latest gadgets. On set, whether for a campaign or a student workshop in my Andheri West studio, I stick to the same Canon 5D Mark III I bought 13 years ago. It is about the light and the connection with the subject, not the hardware. If you see me moving furniture or adjusting a reflector, it is because the scene dictates the mood, not a pre-planned script. ### My Approach to a Shoot Photography is often rushed, but I find that the best work happens when you slow down. When I am behind the camera, I am not thinking about filters or new software. I am thinking about the fabric, the texture, and how the light behaves in that specific moment. My process involves being fully present, which is why I often rearrange the physical space of a set, from fixing the angle of a bed to adjusting simple household objects, to get the right composition. ### Teaching the Process Many of my students come to me asking for a 'formula' for the perfect shot. In my workshops, I try to dismantle that idea. We work on 10 specific lighting setups using standard modifiers like softboxes and beauty dishes, but the goal is to understand *why* a shadow falls a certain way, not just where to place the light. Whether you are interested in: * **Natural Light Portraits:** Using Mumbai's soft afternoon light to create raw, honest skin textures. * **Commercial Lookbooks:** Building a clean, professional aesthetic without over-editing. * **Lighting Control:** Moving from flat, lifeless images to photos with depth and harmony. ### Why Keep it Minimal? My retouching workflow is designed to be invisible. We focus on Frequency Separation and Dodge & Burn, but only to enhance what is already there. You will not find heavy-handed edits in my portfolio or in the techniques I teach. I believe that if you get the lighting and the direction right on set, the post-production work becomes minimal and organic. ## About Vidhi Thakur I am Vidhi. I run my studio in Andheri West, where I teach photography that favors patience over speed. I am not interested in chasing trends, just in finding that quiet moment where the light hits the texture perfectly. [See all of Vidhi Thakur's services](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur) ## More from Photography Workshops & Mentoring by Vidhi Thakur - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/featured) - [Hands-On Lighting Workshops](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/hands-on-lighting-workshops) - [The Art of Posing & Direction](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/the-art-of-posing-direction) - [Minimal & Organic Retouching](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/minimal-organic-retouching) - [Commercial & Client Shoots](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/photography-workshops-mentoring/commercial-client-shoots) ## More services by Vidhi Thakur - [Fashion & Product Photography](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/fashion-product-photography) - [Portrait & Headshot Photography](https://mytribe.in/vidhithakur/portrait-headshot-photography) ## Similar work from other experts - [Behind the Lens: My Authentic Photography Process](https://mytribe.in/aakash__kushwah/portrait-fashion-photography/behind-the-lens-my-process) by Aakash · Portrait & Fashion Photography · Shoots across Mumbai - [Behind the Scenes of My Photography Process](https://mytribe.in/kavishphotography/portrait-photography/behind-the-scenes) by Kavish Photography · Portrait Photography · Studio in Borivali West; Shoots across Mumbai - [Behind the Scenes: The Magic of a Mumbai Studio Shoot](https://mytribe.in/itspkphotography.in/portrait-photography/behind-the-scenes-the-magic-in-making) by PK Photography · Portrait Photography · Shoots at Andheri West studio or on-location across Mumbai - [Behind the Scenes: The Real Story Behind My Photoshoots](https://mytribe.in/anujchitrakaar/fashion-portrait-photography/the-process-behind-the-scenes) by Anuj Saraogi · Fashion & Portrait Photography · Shoots across Mumbai and Delhi NCR - [Behind the Scenes of My Photography](https://mytribe.in/ajinkyapixels/portrait-photography/behind-the-scenes) by Ajinkya Chavan · Portrait Photography · Shoots at studio in Seawoods or travels across Mumbai Metropolitan Area - [Behind the Scenes: My Photography Process](https://mytribe.in/shehz.een/food-beverage-photography/behind-the-scenes) by Shehzeen Khan · Food & Beverage Photography · Available for shoots across Mumbai ## Book To book Vidhi Thakur, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Photography%20Workshops%20%26%20Mentoring%20by%20Vidhi%20Thakur.) 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