POP-AN-INDO - A 'Fashionable' Photoshoot

CLIENT: POP-AN-INDO

GENRE: FASHION

FASHION DESIGNER: SNEHA ADITYA

MODELS : SHRUTI SHRIYAN, SWATI VISHWANATHAN

LOCATION: BPCL COLONY, CHEMBUR, MUMBAI

Sneha Aditya has been 'under the wraps' in my life for almost 7 years. Our acquaintance goes back to our 11th and 12th std (junior college days) where we used to go to drawing classes for our respective fields (architecture and fashion designing). Though attending the classes for almost 2 years did not make any differences in our drawing, we had our share of impromptu crazy moments. She moved to Pune to study fashion. I attended college in Mumbai itself. We lost touch. After 4 years of completing her B.Design in Symbiosis, she came back home to start her own line POP-AN-INDO after interning and working under a couple of fashion designers. Suddenly we found that we struck a chord. We started hanging out often by default and found comfort in each others company. I understood her world and she reciprocated perfectly. All these happened in a matter of few days. We kept in touch even after I shifted to Bangalore. And now that I am in Mumbai for Diwali, I grabbed the chance to help her out in my own way. My ever supportive besties, Shruti and Swati agreed to model for me without a second thought. We ended up having a symbiotic pleasure out of the photoshoot. I really wish Sneha a grand success in her career, worthy of starting her own line at such a young age. 

  

P.S: I now have an FB PAGE and a TWITTER A/C that goes by my Brand name LIGHT WEDS SHADOW.

I See You

'The' Bond

That moment which both look forward to at the end of the day.

FOOD is ART!

He did it so artfully that I was mesmerised by his style. I bluntly excused myself from the sea of gossip mongering aunties around me and asked his permission to click him during the act. I will never forget the way he blushed at my request. 

 

 

I am sure he enjoyed some attention!

BAAWRI

Baawri. Thats what my room mate calls me. BAAWRI

FOOTNOTE: Baawri is a Hindi word which translates to 'Crazy'. The context here is synonymous to the 'free spirited'. I got to admit that I am that exactly. She did coin an apt word to describe me.

Mumbai Postcards SET 1

You have all waited enough now. They are all set to be printed. These postcards will be available in 3 different sizes and accordingly the rates are fixed.

  SIZE            COST

   7" X 5"         Rs.45/-

   9" X 6"         Rs.50/-

 8.5" X 11"      Rs.60/-

The black band below the pictures that carry my logo and the logo watermark inside the pictures wont appear in the prints. This is only for representation purpose. If you are interested in purchasing, please inbox me at lightwedsshadow@gmail.com. Looking forward with much eagerness.

MUMBAI Postcards

In a world that is ruled by technology, all it takes is a single touch to wish someone for a specific occasion. Imagining receiving a wish the 90's way out of the blue with a few hand written words of love and care is undoubtedly going to throw us off balance; in a good way that is. The realisation of someone taking out time for us to write their feelings and share it via post would definitely elate us. I want to give you all that opportunity to get in touch with your folks with a personal touch. I shall be printing postcards very soon and the theme this time is MUMBAI. The all encompassing city that it is, no Mumbaikar should miss this awesomeness. This would prove to be a beautiful chance to flaunt the city's best frames that would carry close to the heart messages from you to the targeted one! Come back soon to check out the collection. Good day! Grin Wide!

Happy Vinayaka Chathurthi

I commence my work by evoking the power in me that kindles my intelligence and prosperity.

|| Gajananam Bhoota Ganadi Sevitam,

Kapittha Jambu phalasara bhakshitam
Umasutam Shoka Vinasha karanam
Namami Vighneswara pada pankajam ||

FOOTNOTE: I have started a new Facebook Page for my work under the very banner LIGHT WEDS SHADOW. I need each and everyone of your well wishes and response in order to climb up the ladder of life.

Apsaras of ODISSI - Behind the Scenes

Practicing the poses. Now WHAT is it? You will know. PATIENCE.

Jotting down the poses.

Grooming kick starts!

Get...Set...Go!

Candid!

FOOTNOTE: Look out for 'THE' photoshoot very soon!

'Smoking' Hot!

MURUGESAN

Apsaras of ODISSI - The story

Shifting to Bangalore from Mumbai was a relief which I cannot express through mere words. Alright alright! You can curse me all you want for leaving behind the 'city of dreams' for Bangalore. But I have my own satisfactory reasons for wanting to settle in the 'green city';  

1. To get away from my parents.

2. The active art culture here. 

3. I was not fit for Mumbai. 

4. I like to get to know new places and people.

5. Most of the artistic friends I know via social networking are here!

So here I am finally in Bengaluru, doing what I love, exploring life to its fullest and having a ball with lovely people I have newly made friends with! The 'Apsaras of Odissi' is definitely one of the many means of enjoyment. Ashwini Raghupathy and Kristina Jones are the 2 lovely souls who I met in Nrityagram in the year 2011. Ever since then, I kept in touch with Kristina. From her, I learnt that Ashwini had started ARPAN, an organisation where she devoutly grooms people interested in learning the dance that is "Poetry in motion"- ODISSI. Presently, Arpan consists of 6 dancers and they are ready to expand their horizons and nurture the art they know and love the most. I got in touch with them within a month of moving to Bangalore. To my pleasant surprise, Ashwini came forward asking for a photo-shoot of them all. I agreed immediately and oh boy did we hit it off!

(From left) Devina Wallang, Ashwini Raghupathy, Kristina Jones, Smitha Patil

My next post will consist of the 'Apsaras' pose for me with utmost patience and passion. For now, I leave you all wanting for more with a fun picture I clicked of them on our way to the Cubbon park; the place of photo-shoot.

Know me well.

I am PASSION,

I am LUST,

I am LOVE built on giving and trust.

Don't fall for me if you only have looks to KILL,

For I am a WOMAN who falls for a STRONG WILL.

LIGHT SOURCE : Candle light ( candle was kept below the subject)

Celebrating 'World Photographer's Day' with the Bee Eaters

LOCATION: Electronic city, Bangalore, Karnataka

DATE: 19th August 2012

That was never the intention. As always, I carried my camera with me to meet my mama (my uncle, who is a newly turned father) and was all set to smother his 2 month old daughter by cuddling relentlessly . After a day and a half of constant babbling and ridiculously silly talks with the baby, I started to pack my bag to get back to my den. As I stepped out and bid goodbye to my family, I saw flashes of colours zipping from almost all sides and perching on a cable wire. Soon, there were more of them and what I witnessed was an overwhelming riot of colours. The Bee eaters had arrived and were chasing its 'obvious' prey; the Bees. 

I must admit that I was hesitant. Many have asked me about trying my hand at Wildlife and Bird photography, but I was adamant even without trying that I shouldn't step into it just for the heck of it, but to actually understand the animal kingdom at a more detailed and deeper level before photo-shooting them. But then who could resist capturing these cute little bi-tailed creatures swinging on the cables briskly looking for food on all fours? I bullshitted my own theory, went crazy over them with my camera and ended up clicking these!

Getting out of your comfort zone and trying something new pays off most of the times. What I experienced while shooting them was something very beautiful and meaningful. Coincidentally, it happened to be 'World photographer's Day'. Seems like I celebrated it unknowingly! Life is full of surprises and coincidences, no?