HORROR STORY
It was all about me getting caught up with the power who was not suppose to be the story of my life. I got fascinated to these stories, so I read about them, spoke about them, sat down at grave yards or at a haunted places to just get the vibe and feel how it must be like. I thought it was fun, I thought it was just a joke, I thought nothing could happened to me. But, more I did this I got weak and weaker, I attracted them towards me, I asked them to show me who they were unconsciously, in my conscious mind all I said to my self was this is cool but it got hotter. I was happy but I made the choice to be scary. Turned into something I wasn’t. Here I am mix of human and devil.
Have a look at this Behind the Scene:
This is from my recent workshop with @srishtidigilife @profotoglobal in #HYDERABAD
It was too much fun with @geoffang we really messed around a lot with lights. So much to learn from him.
All thanks to @vjsdpl @gohleonard for giving such a beautiful platform to us. This was very special 🤗
Model: @adynas_
MUA: @divinemakeup_anusha (she managed to do such a kickass work in prosthetic, do get in touch with her)
STYLING: @amisha_with_wings_1111
Assisted by: @hitesh_dodwani@pranil_chintewar
Also @surabhi.tripathy you’re the best 🤗
Smartphone Photography
SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Our generation is always asking for more. Technology has gone to another level where we have Drone flying in the sky and clicking what we see from through its eyes. If I think of it, when they launched cell phone it was just for calling and messaging and few games like snakes. We never asked for cameras, internet, wifi, video calls, WhatsApp, iMessage or anything. They gave us more comfort, asked us to chill relax - everything should be given even if you didn't want it.
But hey, its easy to criticize! What they have made is beautiful, your life is much faster, you can finish all work within no time. Life is confusing but still so damn easy. Well, I just wanted to let these creators know that I'm proud of them and I love you guys what you all keep creating every single day. Hats Off!
Smartphone Photography
I somehow get to learn a lot just by shooting regularly on my smartphone. I'll tell you how?
I don't really want to carry my Camera everywhere but I can always carry my smartphone - its SMART, you remember? There is a portrait mode which lets me click as if I'm shooting on bloody 50mm 1.8. There are applications like Snapseed which makes your life more easy cause it has everything you need to do a professional editing. Its small you can shoot whatever you want and nobody point a finger. You can put it in those places where you cant fix your cameras? Well, may be! All what I'm trying to say is, it teaches me more, gives me better ideas of angle, better understand about framing and this education I use when I'm doing my professional shoots. NO BIGGIE!
Well here are some images from my recent tour to #Kasol with my iPhone!
Please let me know how you like these images. Thank you
EXPLORE | AKSHAY YADAV | FOOTBALL FREESTYLE
EXPLORE
Every single day I try to learn something. I make it a point that I explore something new. It is more like a challenge to my self I can't sleep without learning something. My close ones, they always ask me this question 'why do you keep your laptop on while you're sleeping" the truth is I keep it on so that I can learn something new by watching anything on youtube or other websites.
I like to meet new people that's cause they are going to educate me on something new for sure. Yes, I end up meeting very boring people and sometimes very hyperactive but even they have something new to tell you. The reason, why I talk about this today is cause recently I've met few people who have no idea where they are going and they think life has come to end. They are clueless and since they are aged 25 by now they should be settled but the fact is none of us are settled, I am still confused about what I really want to do in life? I'm just exploring. I do not want to waste my time and later say SHIT! I should've tried that. I take my ass and camera every single place and give it a shot. All I want you all to know - it is easy and it is going to be easiest, all you need to do is practice more and more.
Here is the video I made with a friend of mine Akshay Yadav he's an artist and this guy inspires me every single time.
Modern Spouse - Webitorial in 7huesMag
MODERN SPOUSE
We all know in the 21st century none of us are here to sacrifice, you've got to deal with everything or maybe come to an understanding. Its tough but when you plan to get married - that means you're ready to sacrifice a lot of things. It tough for women and men both but women have got to leave her house, her parents, pets, siblings etc.
And believe it or not, it is the same story all around the world, in any culture. What we watch in movies and TV series that is not the real story. So this idea was in my mind for quite some time where I could show how women of our generation are changing where they are carefree, wild, and mad. They aren't looking pretty for those 10,000 men out there they look pretty for themselves.
Team Credits
Model: Akshara Raj Singh
MUA: Amisha Jain
Styling & Wardrobe: Amisha Jain
Assisted by: Pranil & Ankit
Photographer: Shreyans Dungarwal
Want to see the Webitorial: 7HuesMag - Modern Spouse
Please do comment and like this post. Thank You!
Secret in Me
It is quite difficult and as a fashion and a commercial photographer, it is important for you to work for free. Guys trust me it's NOT! I've made those mistakes and I still do free shoots but only if I really want to work with them. There are many things to add onto that but keeping that aside. Here is my first editorial shoot: Watch the BTS VIDEO
Here are the pictures. Hope you'll like my feature.
Secret in me
Team Credits:
Photographer/Retoucher: Shreyans Dungarwal
Wardrobe Stylist: Khushi Karwa
Makeup/Hair: Khushbu Soni
Model: Jana Galley
Agency: Mezora Talents
Assistants: Arroon Nair | Vaibhav Pandey
Magazine: 7huesmag
Buy a Print: 7Hues Issue #21 - Fall II 2017 - Cover I
Please do leave your comments. Thank You :)
You'll Shine - Motivational View
Recently I was traveling around Maharashtra for 5 days. I happen to shoot a lot of landscape videos and photos. This video has been on the list for a very long time. Finally, I could get some. time to shoot and edit. The reason, why I love traveling, is that it inspires me the most. Keeps me rolling let me think right. I try not to lose my patience, I really try hard to not to abuse people. But we all are humans and we end up losing our shit sometimes. Here is the video which might give you little inspiration.
Please watch the video below and read everything that I've written
Here are some pictures from my trip. Let me know how you like them.
All the best! If there is any question you have please feel free to ask.
Thank You :)
Batis 135mm f2.8 by Carl Zeiss
One of the best portrait lenses ever made for Sony E-Mounts.
Batis 135mm f2.8 This lens was quite of a surprise to all the E mount users cause none of us were really expecting Carl Zeiss to come up with 135mm for Sony E mount.
One of the best portrait lenses ever made for Sony E-Mounts.
Batis 135mm f2.8 This lens was quite of a surprise to all the E mount users cause none of us were really expecting Carl Zeiss to come up with 135mm for Sony E mount.
Carl Zeiss has always made manual glass and they have been best at it but for the first time they came up with auto focus lenses for Sony E Mount. I've been a fan of this brand cause these glasses are one of the best in the market and you cannot doubt about it.
Anyhow, I got my hands on Batis 135mm f2.8 and I had to take it to a test shoot to experience the joy of this beauty. Here are few images of the package and the look of the lens.
Package of the lens was pretty minimal but the look and feel of the lens is amazing and for 135mm this is very light weight.
- I wish this lens was f2.0 but I don't want to question further cause the lens is light weight and the image quality is brilliant.
- It's quite pricey for f2.8 (MRP INR 1,45,000) but then we can't question cause its Carl Zeiss.
- If you're a wedding photographer this could be a great lens to have in your bag for the obvious reason, your subject is far but you need the shot from a corner.
- If you're a portrait shooter and looking for new lenses this is it. You won't regret.
There are many reasons why you should buy this lens and many reasons to not buy one. I'm not trying to sell just putting my opinion. Here are some pictures I Shot on this lenses:
Unfortunately, it started to rain by the time we reached the location but that did not stop us from shooting. I hope you like this blog. Please comment, like and subscribe for more.
Gears:
- A7rii
- Batis 135mm f2.8
- Profoto B1 with a 10mm Grid
- Few shots I've used gels to create ambient
Special Thanks to Rajkumar from Srishti Digi Life for letting me test the lens.
Jazz Hours by Happy Hours Dance Place
Dance workshop hosted by Harsha Maheshwari aka Komet in Hyderabad.
All these while I've been doing slow motion video with slow songs last night I decided to make a video on 25fps and use a slow song to create a story. Let me know how you all link this video.
I shot this video on 4k and edited on my MacBook pro 15" 2015-16 model. It's not tough to shoot and edit on 4k you have got to give a chance.
Gear:
Sony a7rii
Sony 85mm f1.4 GM
Sony Zeiss 35mm f1.4
Sony 70-200 f2.8 GM
PS_Shot this video hand held ;)
You all must be wondering what is this all about?
Well, I'm always looking for fun and exotic things in my life. And I also try to be friends with fun loving people who have a lot to offer. Here is my friend Harsha Maheshwari - the only person I know who's really trying hard to create some insane scene for all the "girls" in the dance community. Trust me, in a city like Hyderabad where girls are still scared to wear shorts cause people who know them might think differently of them, extremely talented women who are very skeptical about exploring things, this one is really something.
I LOVE HYDERABAD for what it has given me but we are slightly laid back and some of the youngsters are trying really hard to get this city to that level. To let go and set themselves free, to believe in their dreams. I'm sure you all will love this city for what it offers you too.
Getting back to talking about Harsha, who has been struggling for last 2 years with few of her dancer friends in Hyderabad - Nirmesh, Swapnil, Sanjay and many others. I like to tag their names here cause I know these guys personally and they are amazing tutors, inspirations to all the dancers in Hyderabad and known all around India for who they are.
I'm writing this blog cause I thought it would be great to feature someone who's trying hard for the betterment of the city. Harsha tries to get all the female dancers from all around the world to come take a workshop in Hyderabad and encourage girls to take a step towards their passion. In the same way Swapnil and his crew Proximity Crew host this event called BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE every year. There are many other dancers around the city who are hosting great dance events but I only talk about those who I know.
The whole video is shot on A7rii with 85mm f1.4 GM, 35mm f1.4, 70-200 f2.8 GM.
I would like you all to know that few of my photographer buddies are always part of these dance workshop to click pictures and take videos all for free without any expectation, trust me we do this for the love of art. These guys are amazing people - Thariq Hussain, Naveen, Gyan Thakur, Adrin Sequeira, Shreyak Singh, Rohan Kumar, Anil Agarwal, Arpita Patel, Rutvik Katuri. All of these guys are doing really well for them self and try their best to be a part when ever it is possible.
Here are some of the images I clicked for the recent workshop by Svetana Kanwar in Hyderabad hosted by Harsha.
Hope you all liked my feature and I would really want you all share and appreciate the term "DANCE" cause hey it lets you move the way you want to move.
Angel & Devil in you
We have both of it within us. Angel & devil! That is the pretty much idea for this shoot.
Believe in what you think is right, listen to your heart but don't run behind glamour which might just mess you up. Take your decisions wisely cause that is going to set your future right. Shortcuts are not available ;)
This concept was in mind for a really long time and when I spoke to my stylist Khusboo she was even more excited about the whole idea. We had to figure our outfits and arrange few things like how to build a crown, get the feathers, and yes wings! #Mumbai is a beautiful city where if you start to look what you want you can find anything you need, all you need do is start looking for it. Once we were ready with all the things we needed for the shoot we started to hunt for a model and we met Tasha who was more than happy to do what we had planned.
Model: Tasha
MUA: Nikansha
Stylist: Khushbu
Assisted by: Ray & Karan
BTS Shot by: Nikhil More
Photography: Shreyans Dungarwal