Hi, I'm Shraddha Bhargava Chaturvedi, a photographer, documentary maker, and educator with extensive experience in editorial photography, visual documentation, and digital image production. I tell cultural stories, art documentation, and travel photography, with publications and commissioned by in National Geographic Traveller, India in the past and had international exhibitions. Across long-standing freelance and project-based roles, I have led photography studios, shaped curricula, and mentored emerging photographers. I currently pursue a Professional Doctorate in Fine Art (UEL) researching color, light, and imagery in social narratives and audience perception across editorial, commercial, and cultural contexts. I combine a research-driven approach with professional rigor to deliver accurate, compelling, and accessible visual content across platforms. I collaborate with artists and teams to translate creative practice into cohesive visual narratives, plan and execute multi-project campaigns, and continually expand my skills through teaching, exhibitions, and industry engagement.

Shraddha Bhargava Chaturvedi

Hi, I'm Shraddha Bhargava Chaturvedi, a photographer, documentary maker, and educator with extensive experience in editorial photography, visual documentation, and digital image production. I tell cultural stories, art documentation, and travel photography, with publications and commissioned by in National Geographic Traveller, India in the past and had international exhibitions. Across long-standing freelance and project-based roles, I have led photography studios, shaped curricula, and mentored emerging photographers. I currently pursue a Professional Doctorate in Fine Art (UEL) researching color, light, and imagery in social narratives and audience perception across editorial, commercial, and cultural contexts. I combine a research-driven approach with professional rigor to deliver accurate, compelling, and accessible visual content across platforms. I collaborate with artists and teams to translate creative practice into cohesive visual narratives, plan and execute multi-project campaigns, and continually expand my skills through teaching, exhibitions, and industry engagement.

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Hi, I’m Shraddha Bhargava Chaturvedi, a photographer, documentary maker, and educator with extensive experience in editorial photography, visual documentation, and digital image production. I tell cultural stories, art documentation, and travel photography, with publications and commissioned by in National Geographic Traveller, India in the past and had international exhibitions.

Across long-standing freelance and project-based roles, I have led photography studios, shaped curricula, and mentored emerging photographers. I currently pursue a Professional Doctorate in Fine Art (UEL) researching color, light, and imagery in social narratives and audience perception across editorial, commercial, and cultural contexts. I combine a research-driven approach with professional rigor to deliver accurate, compelling, and accessible visual content across platforms. I collaborate with artists and teams to translate creative practice into cohesive visual narratives, plan and execute multi-project campaigns, and continually expand my skills through teaching, exhibitions, and industry engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Documentarian & Social Media Intern (Freelance) at Karin Jolly Studio
March 1, 2022 - Present
Documented and produced art workflows, creating accurate and high-quality visual records for archival, exhibition, and publication purposes. Edited, optimized, and archived images for exhibitions and publications, while curating visual content and managing social media presence to engage audiences and promote the artist’s work.
Creative-visual Lead at Jagran Lakecity University, India
February 28, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Developed the university’s photography culture, built international collaborations, organized guest lectures, seminars, and workshops to promote the university’s art gallery; conceptualized and executed exhibitions and photo galleries; coordinated with marketing and creative teams; initiated documentary and research-based photography projects; collaborated with external contributors; mentored creative teams and planned field trips; contributed to school publications and managed visual content for promotions.
Assistant Professor – Photography at Amity University, Mumbai, India
March 31, 2019 - October 18, 2025
Established the photography studio, designed curriculum, and provided instruction and mentorship to students; organized exhibitions and workshops; contributed to curriculum development and student skill-building in technical and creative photography practices.
Intern Photographer at Time-Out Magazine
April 30, 2014 - October 18, 2025
Produced editorial and feature photography; supported shoots, managed lighting and equipment setup; edited and retouched images for print and online publications; collaborated with journalists to plan and execute visual storytelling.
Editorial Photographer at DNA Publications
April 14, 2011 - April 16, 2013
Covered assigned news and feature beats; pitched, researched, and photographed stories; produced editorial photo features; edited and retouched images for print and online publication; collaborated with journalists to plan and execute visual storytelling; supported shoots with lighting and equipment setup.
Art Documentarian & Social Media Intern (Freelance) at Karin Jolly Studio
March 1, 2022 - November 19, 2025
Documented artistic practice and creative processes, producing accurate and high-quality visual records for archival, exhibition, and publication purposes. Edited, optimized, and archived images for exhibitions and digital platforms; managed social media presence to engage audiences and promote the artist’s work; developed visual storytelling strategies; collaborated with the artist to translate creative practice into cohesive, professionally presented visual documentation.
Creative-Visual Lead at Jagran Lakecity University, India
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Built and fostered the university’s photography culture, established international collaborations, organized guest lectures, seminars, and workshops, and coordinated exhibitions. Worked with marketing and creative teams to ensure coherent visual output, initiated documentary projects, mentored students, and facilitated regional and national gallery visits. Contributed to school publications and supported photographic advocacy across campus.
Assistant Professor – Photography at Amity University, Mumbai, India
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019
Established a photo studio and designed curriculum integrating technical and theoretical aspects of photography. Delivered courses, mentored emerging photographers, and organized end-of-year exhibitions. Collaborated with marketing teams to produce promotional materials and foster industry connections.
Photojournalist at DNA Publications
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014
Covered news and feature beats, produced editorial photo features for publication, edited and retouched images for print and online platforms, and collaborated with journalists to plan and execute visual storytelling. Supported shoots by managing lighting and equipment.
Intern Photographer at Time-Out Magazine
April 30, 2014 - April 30, 2014
Produced editorial photo features for major stories, edited and retouched images for print and online publications, and collaborated with journalists to plan and execute compelling visuals; assisted in photo shoots with lighting and equipment.

Education

DFA - Professional Doctorate in Fine Arts at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
MA in Photography at Middlesex University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor's in Information Technology at Kuvempu University, India
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Diploma in Software Development at National Institute of Information Technology
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
MA in Photography ( Merit ) at Middlesex University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
PGDM at Sophia Polytechnic Mumbai
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
DFA - Professional Doctorate in Fine Arts at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
MA, Photography (Merit) at University of Middlesex, London, UK
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
PGDM, Social Communications Media at Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai, India
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Bachelor's in Information Technology at Kuvempu University, India
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Diploma in Software Development at National Institute of Information Technology, India
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Certificate in Radio Management at EMDI Institute of Event Management
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Short Course in Screenplay Writing at University of Oxford, Department of Continuing Education
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025

Qualifications

Short Course in Screenplay Writing
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Certification in Radio Management
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Diploma in Software Development
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Professional Doctorate in Fine Art (DFA)
January 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
MA in Photography (Merit)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
PGDM in Social Communications
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor's in Information Technology
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
DFA - Professional Doctorate in Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
MA, Photography (Merit)
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
PGDM, Social Communications Media
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Bachelor's in Information Technology
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Diploma in Software Development
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Certificate in Radio Management
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Short Course in Screenplay Writing
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality