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I am a multidisciplinary photographer specializing in documentary storytelling, fashion editorials, and e-commerce product photography. I bring strong studio lighting techniques and a collaborative spirit to fashion teams and designers, delivering creative sensitivity and technical precision in every project. As a SCAD lab monitor and educator, I help maintain safe studio environments and support students during shoots, while managing equipment workflows for freelance clients across India and the USA.…I am a multidisciplinary photographer specializing in documentary storytelling, fashion editorials, and e-commerce product photography. I bring strong studio lighting techniques and a collaborative spirit to fashion teams and designers, delivering creative sensitivity and technical precision in every project. As a SCAD lab monitor and educator, I help maintain safe studio environments and support students during shoots, while managing equipment workflows for freelance clients across India and the USA.

Anirudh Dhannayak

Photographer, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, +4

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I am a multidisciplinary photographer specializing in documentary storytelling, fashion editorials, and e-commerce product photography. I bring strong studio lighting techniques and a collaborative spirit to fashion teams and designers, delivering creative sensitivity and technical precision in every project. As a SCAD lab monitor and educator, I help maintain safe studio environments and support students during shoots, while managing equipment workflows for freelance clients across India and the USA.…I am a multidisciplinary photographer specializing in documentary storytelling, fashion editorials, and e-commerce product photography. I bring strong studio lighting techniques and a collaborative spirit to fashion teams and designers, delivering creative sensitivity and technical precision in every project. As a SCAD lab monitor and educator, I help maintain safe studio environments and support students during shoots, while managing equipment workflows for freelance clients across India and the USA.

Next availability:

June 1, 2026

Atlanta, United States

I am a multidisciplinary photographer specializing in documentary storytelling, fashion editorials, and e-commerce product photography. I bring strong studio lighting techniques and a collaborative spirit to fashion teams and designers, delivering creative sensitivity and technical precision in every project.

As a SCAD lab monitor and educator, I help maintain safe studio environments and support students during shoots, while managing equipment workflows for freelance clients across India and the USA.

Skills

Branding

Experience Level

Branding

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Telugu

Advanced

Work Experience

Photography Lab Monitor at SCAD

January 1, 2024 - Present

Managing equipment checkout and lab environment; supporting students with studio lighting, camera gear, and post-processing workflows; assisted students and faculty with equipment usage and lab procedures; coordinated lab schedules and maintained inventory of supplies and materials to ensure smooth lab operations; engaged with Canon, Fujifilm, and Profoto lighting gear to enhance studio projects; managed the inventory of all chemicals used in the laboratory setting for the dark room.

Freelance Photographer - Fashion, Product, Lifestyle, and Commercial at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2018 - Present

Specialized in fashion, editorial, and e-commerce product photography; worked with brands, designers, and studios across India and the USA; executed marketing campaigns, catalogues, and social media content to elevate brand presence; freelanced for food product photography for various restaurants; created a documentary series on urban and youth identity through Gold-Teeth culture and Supreme streetwear; developed documentary and fine art projects.

Photographer at Redesign dream studio

January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

E-commerce, product, and lifestyle photographer; documented corporate events; managed team coverage, client edits, and finalizing the output.

Assistant Director of Photography (DP) at TFI

January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023

Collaborated with directors and crew on visual storytelling and camera setups to enhance narrative impact; assisted in lighting setup and camera positioning for optimal shot composition; assisted in cinematography and lighting for two independent movies; coordinated with crew to optimize production processes and improve workflow efficiency; managed camera equipment and ensured maintenance to support high-quality shoot execution.

Photographer at Impact Guru

January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022

Developed visual campaigns to enhance visibility of crowdfunding and social impact stories.

Google Maps Virtual Tour Photographer (360 Street View) at monnet.in

January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019

Shot and edited 360 virtual tours for businesses and locations; created 360-degree virtual tour footage for Google Maps for brands and schools; captured high-quality images during diverse tours for promotional purposes; managed equipment logistics and ensured proper functionality throughout tours; coordinated with marketing teams to integrate photos into promotional materials; set up studio lights and backgrounds to create desired effects in photographs.