Hi, I'm Venkataraman Mahalingam, a photographer and photo editor with 10+ years of experience capturing high-quality imagery for e-commerce, marketing, and lifestyle campaigns. I specialize in planning and executing studio and on-location shoots, from set styling and lighting to post-production touch-ups and final asset delivery. I’ve worked across home goods, fashion, and food products on platforms including Amazon, Shopify, and Instagram. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and AI-assisted tools, and I pride myself on delivering consistent, on-brand visuals across large product catalogs. Hi, I’m known for being highly organized, deadline-driven, and collaborative, with a track record of delivering consolidated, on-brand visuals across large product catalogs. I look forward to bringing creative vision and meticulous production skills to your next project.

Venkataraman Mahalingam

Hi, I'm Venkataraman Mahalingam, a photographer and photo editor with 10+ years of experience capturing high-quality imagery for e-commerce, marketing, and lifestyle campaigns. I specialize in planning and executing studio and on-location shoots, from set styling and lighting to post-production touch-ups and final asset delivery. I’ve worked across home goods, fashion, and food products on platforms including Amazon, Shopify, and Instagram. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and AI-assisted tools, and I pride myself on delivering consistent, on-brand visuals across large product catalogs. Hi, I’m known for being highly organized, deadline-driven, and collaborative, with a track record of delivering consolidated, on-brand visuals across large product catalogs. I look forward to bringing creative vision and meticulous production skills to your next project.

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Hi, I’m Venkataraman Mahalingam, a photographer and photo editor with 10+ years of experience capturing high-quality imagery for e-commerce, marketing, and lifestyle campaigns. I specialize in planning and executing studio and on-location shoots, from set styling and lighting to post-production touch-ups and final asset delivery. I’ve worked across home goods, fashion, and food products on platforms including Amazon, Shopify, and Instagram. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and AI-assisted tools, and I pride myself on delivering consistent, on-brand visuals across large product catalogs.

Hi, I’m known for being highly organized, deadline-driven, and collaborative, with a track record of delivering consolidated, on-brand visuals across large product catalogs. I look forward to bringing creative vision and meticulous production skills to your next project.

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Work Experience

Lead Photographer & Photo Editor at Venkatrm Studios (Freelance)
February 1, 2023 - Present
Planned and executed end-to-end photography workflows for clients covering set styling, studio lighting, shooting, editing, and final delivery for Amazon and Shopify platforms. Produced high-volume white-background and lifestyle imagery with consistent style and quality across product catalogs. Retouched and color-corrected images using Photoshop and Lightroom; leveraged AI tools to accelerate background clean-up and image enhancement. Organized assets into structured folder systems by product and model for efficient multi-platform distribution and client hand-off. Managed multiple concurrent timelines, delivering camera-ready assets on schedule for clients with large SKU counts.
Photo Photographer & Content Production Specialist at JD Sign Group
December 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Led product and corporate photography shoots for B2B marketing, promotions, and digital/print campaigns. Managed full production lifecycle from briefing to final delivery including shooting, Photoshop editing, retouching, background cleanup, and asset organization. Ensured visual consistency across brand materials and maintained organized digital file systems for team-wide access and quick turnaround.
Photographer & Content Producer at Weave India
February 1, 2020 - January 31, 2023
Produced high-volume product and fashion photography for e-commerce listings and social media campaigns, maintaining a consistent visual style across large catalogs. Directed shoots end-to-end, managing set styling, lighting, and image quality to meet platform-specific requirements. Managed digital asset libraries and organized systems for multi-platform content distribution on tight marketing timelines.
Photographer & Content Creator at Tasteport
May 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020
Executed food and product photography with a focus on lighting, angles, and clean visual presentation. Coordinated production logistics and delivered assets aligned with marketing timelines.
Studio Manager & Creative Producer at PrimeSide Retail Pvt. Ltd.
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017
Managed studio operations and high-volume product photography shoots for catalogs and retail campaigns. Supervised production teams and maintained quality control for photography and Photoshop outputs. Implemented structured workflow and asset management systems to improve shoot efficiency.

Education

Master of Marketing Management & Advertising at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication at SRM University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services