Commercial & Brand Campaign Photography
I don't just take pictures. My team and I build full-scale cinematic worlds to tell your brand's story. From studio-built gardens to high-energy sports campaigns, we create visuals that drive results.
This is how we shoot in Thailand. Or do we? This fun behind the scenes video shows how we created a Thai beach in India for a Raheja Universal campaign, because we believe in Make in India!
A look back at our award-winning advertising campaign for The Leela Goa from the early 2000s. This was one of the first hotel campaigns of its kind, telling a romantic story through a series of beautiful, cinematic moments.
The original supermodel, Milind Soman, for a Jaihind Retail campaign. This video showcases the dramatic, spotlight-style lighting we used to create a powerful and classy look for their ethnic wear collection.
Chilling in the lap of nature. A fun, outdoor lifestyle shot from my campaign for the Mumbai Indians lifestyle store, capturing a sense of friendship and adventure.
Slam dunking trends one shot at a time. A dramatic, wide-angle shot for the Mumbai Indians sportswear campaign, using the sun and sky to create a heroic mood.
Game, set, match. A sunny, high-energy shot from the Mumbai Indians campaign, showcasing their women's sportswear line in a dynamic tennis court setting.
When we get to work with lovely people like Kristina Akheeva for a Silvostyle jewelry campaign. The bokeh and black and white treatment add a timeless, glamorous feel.
Royalty redefined with jewels from TBZ - The Original. This portrait of Vipasha Agarwal captures a classic, timeless bridal look with a focus on exquisite craftsmanship.
Where timeless beauty meets exquisite craftsmanship. Another sepia-toned shot for the TBZ campaign, blending traditional Indian attire with a vintage photographic style.
Graceful living, elevated. This shot for a Raheja Universal real estate campaign was created entirely inside a studio, showcasing our ability to build beautiful, convincing worlds.
About Commercial & Brand Campaigns
For my Raheja Universal campaigns, we constructed entire garden mazes from scratch right inside the studio rather than scouting locations. This gave us total control over the lighting and set geometry, allowing us to maintain a consistent, cinematic atmosphere. This level of production preparation is how we ensure your campaign visuals are intentional, impactful, and ready for print or digital media.
Building a World for Your Brand
Commercial photography is rarely a solo act. When you hire me for a brand campaign, you are working with a production unit. My crew—including stylists, makeup artists, lighting technicians, and digital assistants—operates as a single entity to ensure the final image matches the vision we discussed during our concept consultation.
My Approach to Commercial Shoots
Whether we are shooting a luxury real estate project or a high-octane sportswear campaign like my work for JSW Sports and Mumbai Indians, I focus on specific technical pillars:
- Controlled Lighting: I use dramatic lighting techniques to sculpt the subject and the environment. This is why you will see cinematic shadows even in studio settings.
- Full-Scale Production: We do not rely on post-production fixes. We build the set, manage the wardrobe, and direct the action on-set. This ensures the raw images require minimal retouching.
- Technical Precision: We use medium format or high-resolution full-frame camera systems. We maintain a tethering station on-set so you can see exactly what the shot looks like in real-time on a large monitor.
What to Expect
My process is collaborative. Before the camera comes out, we spend time on the concept. This ensures that the aesthetic we create aligns with your brand's voice. We have handled everything from shooting Olympian athletes for JSW to creating editorial visuals for brands like TBZ and The Leela. My goal is to make sure the final output feels authentic to your brand while carrying my signature style of storytelling.
Vikram Bawa
I’m Vikram. For me, a brand campaign is a team sport. I bring together the best stylists, makeup artists, and lighting technicians to build a scene that captures exactly what your brand stands for. We don’t just shoot; we craft the visual language of your campaign together.
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