Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 · 0 mo · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• Worked as the official photographer for the NID DAT Mains Studio Test, responsible for documenting candidate-created design prototypes and products across all three NID campuses: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Bangalore.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Led the photo documentation process for hundreds of candidate submissions during the Studio Test phase.
• Captured detailed photographs of 2D and 3D design outputs, maintaining consistency, clarity, and neutrality for evaluation.
• Coordinated with academic and administrative teams to ensure seamless documentation under strict timelines.
• Traveled between campuses to manage logistics and maintain documentation standards across locations.
• Ensured all images adhered to institutional guidelines for evaluation, archiving, and publication.

Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 · 0 mo · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• Served as the Director of Photography for "RANG TO CHE NE", a visually driven short fiction film that received multiple international festival selections. Collaborated closely with the director and production team to craft a compelling visual language that supported the narrative tone and emotional arcs of the film.
• Key Contributions:
• Led all aspects of cinematography, including camera operation, lighting design, and shot composition.
• Co-developed the visual concept and look-book in pre-production with the team, ensuring consistency in visual tone and storytelling.
• Managed on-set lighting, camera and camera crew to maintain workflow efficiency and creative continuity.
• Executed location scouting and technical planning to optimize visual impact within budget constraints.
• Festival Selections Include:
• Cannes: Court Métrage (2016)
• 6th Pune Short Film Festival
• Campulung Film Fest (Romania)
• Roma CinemaDOC (Italy)