28/10/2025
Some frames don’t begin with the camera — they begin with a conversation.
This Diwali .camera.people was called to cover a Diwali Party & I had the privilege of photographing .
What was meant to be a quick portfolio shoot turned into a dialogue on art, light, and everything that connects the two.
Neil was incredibly grounded, warm, and easy to work with, the kind of person who makes everyone around feel at ease.
Between shots, we ended up talking about photography, Instagram, and life in general. I was pleasantly surprised to learn he’s a photographer himself, someone with deep technical understanding and even his own LUTs, and a real eye for detail.
We spoke about how light can make or break an image, about legends like , & and I shared how Gowarikar’s work has always inspired me.
The art of Black and white photography in the conversation came up too and we both agreed it holds a timeless emotion that colour sometimes can’t replicate. Somewhere in those conversations, it didn’t feel like a celebrity shoot anymore — just two photographers sharing stories, and a mutual love for light.
And yes! the outfit, the mood, and the stark monochrome palette instantly evoked a Game of Thrones energy. We even ended up laughing over favourite characters, he had his pick, and mine, of course, was Arya Stark.
There’s an ease to working with someone who understands what happens behind the lens. Every frame with Neil felt organic, no pretense, no excess, just presence.
Honestly, the real reason the shots turned out so good was him. Sometimes the best portraits aren’t created — they’re felt.
Some shoots leave you with good pictures. Others leave you with perspective. This one, thankfully, did both.
Grateful for the shoot, the conversations, and the reminder that genuine artistry always finds its reflection.
