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In The Spotlight: Shikhar Shukla

Aakash Pandya
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IndieFolio interviews this exciting fashion photographer from Bengaluru!

After a long time, IndieFolio finally gets in touch with Shikhar Shukla. A 25 year old fashion photographer from Bengaluru, Shikhar has studied mass communication before pursuing a postgraduate degree in photography. Currently working as a freelance photographer he also conducts photography workshops in Bengaluru and Pune. A Spotlight artist on IndieFolio, his projects show off his expertise in photography. Join us as Shikhar gives us the details about his IndieFolio projects as he answers our questions:

Shikhar Shukla interview on IndieFolio blog. Freelance Photographer Bengaluru.
Play Charcoal was solely motivated out of the black and white canvas art. It took little time for me to complete that but is was quite an oh-some experience.
Shop Harp photoshoot. Shikhar Shukla interview on IndieFolio Blog. Photographer Freelancer Bengaluru.
“Shop harp” is a was a behind the scene photoshoot where I have shown the process of making custom made bags.I’ve used both ambient and strobe are used in this shoot.

 

Which artists’ work do you especially admire? What do you appreciate about their work?

“Edward jean Steichen” I adore his work style and this motivates me to the core. I like his approach towards fashion photography:

“Beautiful people with clear and cut beauty dominated the scene in 70s and 80s and today we are all working under those parameters”

I believe we can break that wall and create something authentic. I am working on the same thing.

Shikhar Shukla interview on IndieFolio Blog. Freelance photographer Bengaluru.
“Ballet Ballerino” is again an artistic approach that I tried while shooting. This was a good experience as the artist that I was working with, was amazing and serious. When you work with someone who is really good with art, it gives you immense experience and understanding.

What do people not realize about fashion photography?

Fashion Photography is more about showcasing lifestyle or the feel of life that can motivate others to change or to accept the new fashion.

I strongly believe that visual art is a strong medium to bring a change and this fashion photography did lot in 80s where so many artists and models struggled but now we have that freedom to create and publish our thoughts. Fashion can be shot with any concept but it should be worthwhile to bring a change, it doesn’t matter how big or small is the change.

Naive photoshoot Shikhar Shukla. Freelance Photographer Bengaluru interview on IndieFolio
“Naïve” is more about understanding the depth of our surroundings. When I was working on this project I was thinking about one thing and that is where our Race is going. I have used both strobe and natural lighting to portray this concept

What’s the best project that you’ve seen on the website?

Vaigai – Moghamul

Now that you’re getting a firm foothold in the creative world, what would you like to say to ‘all the haters’?

Hehe…. I don’t hate any one, because I know this hatred is nothing but a self-destroyer. So please don’t waste your time hating, utilize it in creating.

Dance of the Soul photography by Shikhar Shukla on IndieFolio blog. Freelance Photographer Bengaluru.
“Dance of the soul” this shoot was for Dance 360 degree. Here I have used 4 point light setup.

Quick Questions

Favourite font

Arial Black

Favourite movie

The Song of Sparrows

A book everybody should read

Outliers: Malcolm Gladwell

Your quick tip to all photographers

Visualise well, create a concept and then pick your camera.

Shikhar Shukla interview on IndieFolio Blog. Freelance Photographer Bengaluru. Sunset Pushkar in October
“Pushkar in October” is a self-motivated shoot. As this place “Pushkar” has very different feel and aroma. When you go there you will feel India from inside. The culture, life style, people, folk art everything has its own soul..
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