I am Kiran K Nair, a dedicated and energetic photographer and cinematographer with 17 years of experience in advertising and films. I specialize in capturing high-quality images and organizing production materials, delivering professional media for campaigns, promos, and web content. I love collaborating across fashion, e-commerce, editorials, poster shoots, location stills, architecture, wildlife, films and web series. I work closely with clients and teams to bring ideas to life, ensuring creative excellence and reliable production execution on every project.…

Kiran K Nair

I am Kiran K Nair, a dedicated and energetic photographer and cinematographer with 17 years of experience in advertising and films. I specialize in capturing high-quality images and organizing production materials, delivering professional media for campaigns, promos, and web content. I love collaborating across fashion, e-commerce, editorials, poster shoots, location stills, architecture, wildlife, films and web series. I work closely with clients and teams to bring ideas to life, ensuring creative excellence and reliable production execution on every project.…

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I am Kiran K Nair, a dedicated and energetic photographer and cinematographer with 17 years of experience in advertising and films. I specialize in capturing high-quality images and organizing production materials, delivering professional media for campaigns, promos, and web content.

I love collaborating across fashion, e-commerce, editorials, poster shoots, location stills, architecture, wildlife, films and web series. I work closely with clients and teams to bring ideas to life, ensuring creative excellence and reliable production execution on every project.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Tamil
Advanced
Telugu
Intermediate
Kannada
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Cinematographer at Film & Media
October 10, 2008 - Present
Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance photographer for catalog and marketing shoots (Cult Sports, Myntra); look book shoot for fashion designer Sushma Nair; poster shoot for Erida; calendar shoot and music video for Forest Touch; corporate films for Mercedes Benz, Siemens, Indigene, and more; portfolio shoots for celebrities and influencers; campaigns for Clear Trip, Techno Sport, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Sevilla FC, YS Meraki, Eat Fit.
Creative Head (Ad, Design, Photography and Cinematography) at Sparks Studios
November 30, 2014 - October 13, 2025
Captured realistic images and shot videos; managed daily workflow; pre-edit and edit images/videos; ensured photo/video quality; liaised with clients and producers; prepared shoot sites; set up equipment; led monthly team meetings; led branding and e-commerce shoots for clients including Flipkart, Snapdeal, Galli Bazaar, Jabong, and Naptol; directed design branding for multiple clients.
Photographer's Assistant at World Light Studios
September 30, 2011 - October 13, 2025
Assisted lead photographer; managed equipment, logistics, and processing; supported AR Rahman Foundation 2011 calendar and Sudha Raghunathan 'Sampurna' calendar; assisted in celebrity portfolios and events; location stills, poster shoots for films, and ad shoots for major brands; contributed to poster shoot of Tamil movie Rana; assisted in various shoots for A. R. Rahman media.
Freelance Photographer at Cult Sports and Myntra
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance photographer handling catalogue and marketing shoots; look book for fashion designer Sushma Nair; poster shoot for bilingual film Erida; calendar shoot and music video for Forest Touch Brand; corporate films for Subex, North Republic, TFI Innovat Ed Forum, Siemens, Electro Bit, Indigene, Mercedes Benz; portfolio shoots for celebrities, models and influencers; campaigns for Clear Trip, Techno Sport, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Sevilla FC, YS Meraki, Eat Fit.
Creative Head (Ad, Design, Photography and Cinematography) at Sparks Studios
November 1, 2014 - October 20, 2025
Captured realistic images and shot videos as the assignment dictates; splitting the daily work and monitoring the workflow; pre-edit and edit images or Videos as needed; process photographs or Videos by resizing and retouching; ensure appropriate photo or Video quality; work with clients to decipher project needs; prepare shoot sites and set up equipment; deliver monthly team reports.
Photographer's Assistant at World Light Studios
September 1, 2011 - October 20, 2025
Assisted lead photographer in capturing and processing photographs; managed equipment and logistics; assisted in calendar shoots (A.R. Rahman Foundation Calendar 2011; Sudha Raghunathan Official Calendar 2011); assisted in portfolio shoots for celebrities, models and audio media students; assisted in events and news/magazine shoots.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce at Kristu Jayanti College
June 1, 2006 - April 30, 2009
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) at Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Pre-University Course (PUC) at Jubilee College, Bangalore
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
SSLC at Kairalee Niketan, Indiranagar, Bangalore
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
B.Com at Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
PUC at Jubilee College, Bangalore
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
SSLC at Kairalee Niketan, Indiranagar, Bangalore
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Certificate Course on Web Page Designing
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Certificate Course on Apple Final Cut Pro and One-Man Crew (Cinematography)
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Certificate course from Audio Media in Apple Final Cut Pro and One-Man Crew (Cinematography)
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Certificate Course on Web page Designing
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Apple Professional Level Certificate (Product and Sales)
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Certificate course on Apple Final Cut Pro and One-Man Crew (Cinematography)
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Retail, Education
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