Hi, I’m Tanvi Parikh, a photographer with a BFA and extensive experience in high-volume studio operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments, managing lighting setups, tethered workflows, image retouching, and complex production timelines to deliver consistent brand imagery. I’m comfortable coordinating teams, casting, and props, and I bring advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills and hands-on experience with Capture One and strobe lighting to every assignment. I’m excited to collaborate and create compelling visuals for editorial and commercial clients.…

Tanvi Parikh

Hi, I’m Tanvi Parikh, a photographer with a BFA and extensive experience in high-volume studio operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments, managing lighting setups, tethered workflows, image retouching, and complex production timelines to deliver consistent brand imagery. I’m comfortable coordinating teams, casting, and props, and I bring advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills and hands-on experience with Capture One and strobe lighting to every assignment. I’m excited to collaborate and create compelling visuals for editorial and commercial clients.…

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Hi, I’m Tanvi Parikh, a photographer with a BFA and extensive experience in high-volume studio operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments, managing lighting setups, tethered workflows, image retouching, and complex production timelines to deliver consistent brand imagery.

I’m comfortable coordinating teams, casting, and props, and I bring advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills and hands-on experience with Capture One and strobe lighting to every assignment. I’m excited to collaborate and create compelling visuals for editorial and commercial clients.

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Language

English
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Production / Photo Assistant at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted with studio setup, lighting preparation and equipment handling on commercial and editorial photography sets. Supported photography teams and production teams by coordinating schedules, shot lists, and on-set needs. Maintained organized, efficient studio workflows through gear management, setup upkeep, and problem-solving under pressure.
Freelance Image Retoucher at Freelance
April 1, 2023 - Present
Utilized Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for detailed image retouching, focusing on skin, hair, and clothing while preserving natural textures. Applied frequency separation and color correction to enhance tone, remove blemishes, and improve image quality. Precise background removal, compositing, and object cleanup for high-quality images suitable for print and digital formats.
Freelance Editorial Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Execute editorial photo shoots from concept to final delivery, managing production as producer, creative director, photographer, stylist, and retoucher.
Freelance Event Coordinator at TWPC
January 1, 2023 - Present
Organized and executed photography events, managing logistics, schedules, and communication to ensure smooth delivery. Fostered engagement with a women-led creative community, supporting inclusive programming and creating welcoming spaces for photographers.
Project Manager at Maximum Exposure 30
September 20, 2024 - June 20, 2025
Facilitated multi-category community-building events with industry professionals and fundraisers to promote a year-end show for 60+ exhibiting artists and 500+ guests. Set up walls and exhibition spaces, coordinated multi-media displays, and managed budgets and donations.
Assistant to the Chair of the School of Image Arts (Part-Time) at School of Image Arts
September 20, 2024 - April 20, 2025
Curation assistant for the Administration and Operations Office of the Vice President and Provost; managed schedules, correspondence, and digital/physical file organization. Completed a series of professional development workshops focusing on self-motivation, professional communication, and resume writing.
Facilities Operations Assistant at School of Image Arts (Seasonal)
May 20, 2023 - May 20, 2024
Assisted staff with production equipment inventory, maintenance of classroom furnishings, upgrades of film and photographic production facilities in preparation for the fall term. Handled ongoing data entry for staff purchasing, maintained spreadsheets and petty cash.
Technology Resource Centre Attendant at School of Image Arts
January 1, 2023 - Present
Distributed and ensured proper functioning of a full range of equipment and facilities for 300+ students, staff and faculty with the IMA automated check-out system. Supported on-set data handling and technical troubleshooting in fast-paced fashion production environments.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Jack Gilbert Image Arts Award - Arts and Letters Club of Toronto Foundation
January 1, 2024 - March 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Events/BTS Portfolio
    Events and BTS photography examples…
    paper Editorial Photographer/Retoucher Portfolio
    All images captured and edited by me for various creative projects and collaborations. resume photographer nikon CaptureOne adobe work image retoucher studio…