Journal

Notes from the set.

How we light, plan and deliver work — plus guides for clients preparing for their first shoot.

Ivory steering wheel and chrome horn ring seen through the open window of a blue and cream classic car

Lighting Chrome: Notes from the Retro Car Collection

Six vintage cars, one problem repeating itself in every frame — chrome and glass reflect everything, including the photographer. Here's how we shot around it.

Pink cabochon pendant and matching drops worn over a black top and striped saree for Viraasi

Guide · 2 min read

Shooting Viraasi's Fine Jewellery, Two Ways

A campaign shoot and a product shoot are two different jobs, even on the same pieces. Here's how we handled both for Viraasi.

Crowd raising hands in red stage haze under vertical light bars at a night event in Jaipur

Guide · 2 min read

Shooting 'Unheard': A Live Music Night in Jaipur

Low light, moving crowds, and a DJ who doesn't stop for anyone — event photography on the floor at 'Unheard' in Jaipur.

Viraasi fine jewellery campaign frame — studio-lit gold setting, Curtain Drop Media

Case study · 2 min read

How we lit the Viraasi fine jewellery campaign

Jewellery is the hardest thing to photograph well: every facet is a mirror. Here is the two-pass approach we used for Viraasi — campaign frames that carry mood, and packshots honest enough for the shelf.