Feb 2022 – Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Reflecting on an incredible journey at UpGrad as the Director of Photography and Line Producer within the Creative Content and Marketing team!
• Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of leading a talented team to bring UpGrad's brand story to life through visual storytelling. In this role, I managed end-to-end production, from pre-production planning to capturing on-set magic and post-production finesse. Working alongside creative minds, we crafted impactful content to engage, educate, and inspire our audience.

Jan 2021 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Worked as a cinematographer and production for shooting an e-learning course for film production that involves creating engaging and informative video content that effectively communicates key concepts and techniques to the learners.
• Collaborate with the course content creators
• Develop a production plan, including a timeline, budget, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with editors and post-production team members to ensure that the final product meets the quality standards and aligns with the course objectives.
• Review the final edited videos to ensure technical accuracy, visual consistency, and alignment with the course content.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to identify and address any errors or discrepancies in the footage.
• Ensure that videos are properly labeled, categorized, and organized within the course structure for easy navigation by learners.
• As a part of the film school, I played the role of cinematography faculty and I have trained 50+ cinematography students.

Sep 2019 – Sep 2019 · 0 mo · Mumbai Area, India

• Worked under senior Director of Photography (DOP), Jerin Paul, in a promo shoot for House Arrest, the Netflix show, it involved collaborating closely with him to execute his vision and supporting the overall visual storytelling of the project.

Aug 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Worked as a 2nd Unit Director of Photography (DOP) for over 50 fiction short sketches is a significant achievement and entails several responsibilities and tasks.
• Collaboration with the Director
• Shot Planning and Storyboarding
• Lighting and Composition
• Location Scouting
• Coordination with main DOP
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability

May 2017 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Worked as a food photographer for Uber Eats involves capturing high-quality images of food items offered by restaurants partnered with the Uber Eats platform.
• My Responsibility-
• Collaborating with restaurant owners, managers, or Uber Eats representatives to schedule photo shoots and discuss the desired aesthetic for the images.
• Researching the menu items and understanding the presentation style and branding of each restaurant to ensure the photos align with their identity.
• Selecting appropriate backgrounds, props, and lighting equipment to enhance the visual appeal of the food.
• Photography Execution
• Post-Production Editing
• Delivery and Feedback
• Portfolio Building and Marketing

Feb 2015 – Apr 2015 · 2 mos · Mumbai

• Worked as a camera operator for the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2015 would have involved several responsibilities and tasks related to capturing live football matches for broadcast.

Apr 2013 – Oct 2015 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Pune

• Worked as a cinematographer for corporate AV productions.

Mar 2011 – Nov 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Nagpur

• Studio camera operator -
• As a Studio Camera operator, responsible for operating studio cameras to capture live or pre-recorded broadcasts in a television studio setting. My role involves working closely with directors, producers, and other crew members to ensure the highest quality visual content is produced according to the production requirements and standards.
• Video journalist-
• As a News Camera operator, responsible for capturing compelling visual footage of news events, stories, and interviews for television broadcasts. Working in collaboration with reporters, producers, and editors, I will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality news content to viewers.