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A visual storyteller with 10+ years of experience as an editorial and commercial photographer and image retoucher. I bring a creative, detail-oriented approach to visual storytelling, and I adapt quickly to dynamic teams and environments.
I have led documentary film and photography projects, and contributed to international assignments supporting non-profits and global programs, with a strong focus on riverine culture, urbanisation, climate and humanitarian stories. I also a guest lecturer and mentor in documentary photography and visual journalism at Belur Vidyamandir, NAAC accredited A+ university in West Bengal.
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Work Experience
Guest Lecturer (Online) at VII Academy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Taught an online class of 20 students on documentary photography and visual storytelling.
Team Lead (Short Documentary Film & Photography) at UNICEF SOWC (International program)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023As team lead with four members, produced a short documentary film and photography for UNICEF SOWC in the harsh terrain of Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh, India, coordinating field coverage and visual storytelling under challenging conditions.
Team Director / Team Lead (Documentary film and photography) at Americares (Indian branch), Mumbai
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Led a team of six members to produce documentary film and photography for the Indian branch of Americares, a non-profit organization, in Mumbai. Coordinated editorial photography alongside team direction. As a team lead (with four members), produced short documentary film and photography for UNICEF SOWC (International program) focused on the harsh terrain of Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Team Director / Lead (Documentary Film & Photography) at Americares (India branch)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Led a team of six to produce documentary film and photography for the Indian branch of Americares, a non-profit organization. Oversaw creative direction and production workflow, alongside editorial photography deliverables.
Editorial Photographer / News Photographer (multiple assignments) at Zuma Press (California, USA)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021Covered multiple editorial news stories and produced editorial visuals and travel/stock photography, including coverage related to the Nepal earthquake (2015), drought in western Maharashtra (2016), floods in eastern India (2015-2017), climate change in the Sundarban delta (2017-2018), and climate migration issues (2018-2019), among other visual assignments.
Editorial Photographer (News coverage) at Zumaprress (California, USA)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021Covered multiple editorial news stories including Nepal earthquake coverage (2015), drought in western Maharashtra (2016), floods in eastern India (2015–2017), climate change and related issues in the Sundarban delta (2017–2018), and climate migration topics (2018–2019). Also produced stock and travel photography.
Contract Editorial Photographer at Barcroft Media (UK)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Worked as a contract editorial photographer producing editorial visual stories and image deliverables for UK-based assignments.
Portrait Photographer / Food Photographer / Fashion Videographer at Shuvo Mohorot
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021Worked as a portrait photographer, food photographer and fashion videographer, handling both stills and video production for commercial assignments.
Portrait Photographer / Food Photographer / Fashion Videographer at Shuvo Mohorot (India, Commercial photography)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021Worked in portrait, food photography, and fashion videography roles, delivering commercial visual content for client needs.
Education
Diploma (Engineering) in Electronics and Communication Engineering at New Horizons Institute of Technology
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011Higher Secondary Education (completed) at West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Examination
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Secondary Education (completed) at West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Diploma Engineering (Electronics and Communication Engineering) at New Horizons Institute of Technology, West Bengal
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011High school qualification (Secondary) at West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Higher secondary qualification at West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Examination
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Master's in Visual art and photography at VII Foundation
May 3, 2021 - June 30, 2023A course was conducted in online and later in 2023 it was completed in Arles campus in France.
Associate degree at IC Visual Lab
August 2, 2020 - May 31, 2021It was a mentorship program conducted by IC Visual Lab in Bristol. I was mentored by Colin Pantall, and Francesca Serevalle. I received full scholarship from Arts Council England to join this educational program.
Qualifications
Leadership, Post-production, and camera/lighting training (DSL R / mirrorless / Cine line camera operation; gimbal stabilization; rig lights setup)
January 1, 2020 - July 26, 2026Mentorship Program (Visual journalism and ethics) — Bristol Photo Festival (Arts Council of England scholarship)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Workshop (Visual storytelling) — Angkor Photo Festival
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020UNICEF HQ / Americares / Non-profit program participation (Residency & selected programs)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Workshop / Mentorship program (Arts Council of England scholarship, Bristol Photo Festival) — Leadership & Visual Journalism & Ethics mentorship
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Online class / mentorship — Documentary photography and visual storytelling (VII Academy, New Zealand)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Workshop — Angkor Photo Festival (two-week visual storytelling workshop)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education
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