I'm Nader Bilgrami, a multidisciplinary artist based in the Netherlands with over two decades of experience across photography, film, and creative direction. I’ve collaborated with global brands such as Unilever, Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, Honda, Marie Claire, Harvey Nichols, Bacardi, Martini, Grand Hyatt, Etihad Airways, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Karl Lagerfeld, ECCO, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, and more, delivering visual stories that connect people and ideas. My practice spans photography, cinematography, art direction, and design, with a passion for pushing boundaries and telling authentic stories through image and motion. Beyond the camera, I’m excited by how technology and AI can expand creative ranges. I’m comfortable telling stories that resonate, mentoring teams, and staying calm under pressure on set. While I’m older than the average candidate, I bring sharpened instincts, deep curiosity, and a love of learning—whether on set in the Netherlands, or collaborating with colleagues from around the world.

Nader Bilgrami

I'm Nader Bilgrami, a multidisciplinary artist based in the Netherlands with over two decades of experience across photography, film, and creative direction. I’ve collaborated with global brands such as Unilever, Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, Honda, Marie Claire, Harvey Nichols, Bacardi, Martini, Grand Hyatt, Etihad Airways, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Karl Lagerfeld, ECCO, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, and more, delivering visual stories that connect people and ideas. My practice spans photography, cinematography, art direction, and design, with a passion for pushing boundaries and telling authentic stories through image and motion. Beyond the camera, I’m excited by how technology and AI can expand creative ranges. I’m comfortable telling stories that resonate, mentoring teams, and staying calm under pressure on set. While I’m older than the average candidate, I bring sharpened instincts, deep curiosity, and a love of learning—whether on set in the Netherlands, or collaborating with colleagues from around the world.

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I’m Nader Bilgrami, a multidisciplinary artist based in the Netherlands with over two decades of experience across photography, film, and creative direction. I’ve collaborated with global brands such as Unilever, Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, Honda, Marie Claire, Harvey Nichols, Bacardi, Martini, Grand Hyatt, Etihad Airways, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Karl Lagerfeld, ECCO, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, and more, delivering visual stories that connect people and ideas. My practice spans photography, cinematography, art direction, and design, with a passion for pushing boundaries and telling authentic stories through image and motion.

Beyond the camera, I’m excited by how technology and AI can expand creative ranges. I’m comfortable telling stories that resonate, mentoring teams, and staying calm under pressure on set. While I’m older than the average candidate, I bring sharpened instincts, deep curiosity, and a love of learning—whether on set in the Netherlands, or collaborating with colleagues from around the world.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Photographer at Nader Bilgrami Film & Photography
June 16, 2021 - Present
Netherlands based, I am using this new opportunity to work on my current photography projects, fine art work targetting mainly exhibitions, galleries along with E-commerce and Ai
Photographer/Film Director at Doors Advertising and Photography
March 1, 2005 - February 23, 2020
Doors was a small business operational in Dubai UAE. I utilized the commercial license to Produce/Photograph a majority of my advertising campaigns & films. Through Doors I managed to provide business to a vast network of talent globally.
Co-founder / Studio Owner at Doors Studio
January 1, 2002 - January 28, 2005
Co-founded Doors Studio in Dubai; managed studio operations, client projects, and creative direction.
Photographer at Photo Art Studios
January 10, 2000 - April 8, 2002
Worked as a professional advertising photographer focused on commercial campaigns and studio production.

Education

Diploma in Arts at LS Raheja College of Arts, Mumbai
August 5, 1996 - July 31, 1997
High School at Ibn Sina English High School, UAE
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

2018 IPA Gold in Book/Documentary
January 6, 2018 - January 7, 2018
Luerzers Archive 200 Best Photographers WorldWide
July 12, 2006 - October 4, 2011
2003 New York Festivals Best Photography Finalist
September 18, 2003 - September 19, 2003

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Other
    paper Tommy Hilfiger
    E- Commerce model photography.
    paper Tommy Hilfiger
    E- Commerce product photography.
    paper O'Neil
    E- Commerce model photography.
    paper Karl Lagerfeld
    E- Commerce invisible manniquin photography.
    paper Josh V
    E- Commerce detail photography.
    paper Ice Breaker
    E- Commerce model photography.
    paper H Gallery design
    E- Commerce product photography.
    paper Calvin Klien
    E- Commerce model photography.