Shreyans Dungarwal

He might seem like just another kid on the block but we have really watched him grow through his journey and now be in a place to make room for new talent. Unique is the word, one needs to groove to his extra ordinary routine to fully understand our emphasis on his art! While hip hop sounds like an underground punk scene and everyone is creating their own pieces of revolution, this one has beautifully merged pop-culture and broke the stereotype that hiphop should be a certain way. He literally plays music and dialogues from movies and that instantly amplifies the confluence. His journey is close to us, we saw each other grow and be where we are right now! 

The Journey explores the phenomena of Hip Hop especially in Hyderabad. A culture the director closely grew up with. We walk through their hustle, passion and punk. Rebels of a different kind, aren’t we all? But these come with rhythm, beat and f’ing immense skill. There are so many stories waiting to be unearthed in Hyderabad, this series is one such. Time to get inspired. While I was not even into #photography I’ve known this dude rocking that mic 🎙 with his aggressive vocals. Man was emceeing, rapping all over during the college. Over the years he has gotten better and bigger but has gotten calmer and sharper. Presenting @aishan.vali - one guy who’s really putting all the rappers together in the city, trying to compose and collaborate with all kind of artists. Check him out 🍻🍻

Unfiltered session with a Fashion and a Wedding Photographer - Adrin Sequeira

I murdered my self. It wasn’t a Suicide, it was me giving up on everything I had - myself, parents, love, friends, siblings, pets, neighbours, good old memories, anything and everything which I thought was special. I invested so much time on this life thinking it was beautiful but then realised it was not worth spending so much time here. I made this decision thinking this is it. But, even after death I was left along here where I was earlier - more lonelier, more sad, more pain, more issues. Now when I think of it I had the choice to look at life in a different perspective.

What is your perspective? This life is a puzzle and has so much to explore but your thoughts towards killing your self not wanting to live anymore is going to effect your loved one’s. You might leave thinking nobody cares but there are people who genuinely wants you around.

If you have such thoughts please get in touch with people around, you might figure out life is not as bad as you think.

It was all about me getting caught up with the power who was not suppose to be the story of my life. I got fascinated to these stories, so I read about them, spoke about them, sat down at grave yards or at a haunted places to just get the vibe and feel how it must be like. I thought it was fun, I thought it was just a joke, I thought nothing could happened to me. But, more I did this I got weak and weaker, I attracted them towards me, I asked them to show me who they were unconsciously, in my conscious mind all I said to my self was this is cool but it got hotter. I was happy but I made the choice to be scary. Turned into something I wasn’t. Here I am mix of human and devil.

Hello there! This was long due but I think I completely forgot to put this up online for you all. Here are all the contracts find them in this blog. But before I share, you all need to understand why do we really need Contracts/Model Release or Property Release. You need these contracts to sell your images online, or participate in competitions, get featured on a Magazines or just to save your ass - that you have permission to use these images on any sort of legal platforms. It is also very important for a Model to know what she/he is signing up for and also for the photographers to NOT get into trouble later on.

Here is a Model Release Copy: (You can simply copy the whole details and put it up under your Brand’s PDF file)

Model Release for Adults from ShutterStock.com (You can simply copy the whole details and put it up under your Brand’s PDF file)

Model Release for Minors from ShutterStock.com (You can simply copy the whole details and put it up under your Brand’s PDF file)

Property Release from ShutterStock.com - Very useful for Travel/Landscape Photographers (You can simply copy the whole details and put it up under your Brand’s PDF file)

Now for all of those who’s into “Collaboration Shoots” this is what you all use and get your life sorted. Thanks to my Dear friend Ashita Alag who has created this collaboration agreement for you all and asked for nothing in return. GOD! how do you give me such friends?? Anyhow, she’s a Lawyer based in Delhi if you ever need one please contact her on instagram.

Click Here to Download PDF

Hope you all have gotten what you needed. Thank You 🙏

BLACK & WHITE FILM PROCESSING

I’ve recently developed an interest on Film Photography and developing them as well. It has been an amazing journey in last 6 months I’ve learnt quite a lot. All thanks to my friend Rutvik Katuri for helping me out understanding all the things like How to shoot on films, how to load and unload films, understanding natural light even better, use of light meter, Zone System, and yes Developing Black & White films.

You might be thinking why shoot analog in 2019? We have digital camera why invest so much money on films. But Hey! that is the thing you as a photographer should definitely know how to shoot on films and develop them. I do not want to prove any point here this blog is for those who has attended my workshop and needs little more help with understanding of Film Photography & developing them.

FYI this whole presentation was made by Rutvik Katuri to. help me understand films so please look him up and show some love.

PRESENTATION CHART

Where do we get films in India? Sristhi Digi Life - Contact them you will make sure you find what you need. If there is any questions please feel free to ask. Thank you :)

Sony Cameras not tethering to Capture One Pro or any other softwares on your MacBook/Windows I had this issue for quite some time and I went behind Sony’s life on repairing my camera thinking there must be some issue with my system, then I figured it wasn’t the camera, Thought must be my “MacBook Pro” but I was yet wrong, then said it to my self must be “Tether Tool” wire realised NOPE I was wrong. I decided to write a message to Capture One and get a fix but no body could help me. No one knows about this issue, there are few people who had the same issue but they never spoke about the solution rather - got new camera, laptop, tether tool wire or may be stop Tethering.

Anyhow, last few month I stopped shooting cause I couldn’t tether and I don’t enjoy my shoots if I can’t Tether. I’ve been going mad understanding what is the solution and today I have the solution.

EVERY-TIME YOU CONNECT YOUR CAMERA, CAMERA SHOWS:

CAPTURE ONE PRO IS CLUELESS & GIVES MESSAGES LIKE THIS:

ALSO SOMETIMES SHOWS NOTHING AT ALL, LIKE THIS:

NOW LETS TALK ABOUT THE SOLLUTION: ITS GOOGLE DRIVE BACKUP & SYNC

So now what you do is:

Yes! you read it right please Quit your Google Drive Backup & Sync. I’m not much of a technical person but I really think this is the most stupidest thing which I have ever come across, There is no connection at all but what I’ve understood is that - NOTHING! Google you should really start talking.

I started using Sony mirrorless cameras when we didn’t even have lenses from Carl Zeiss Batis. I’m talking around 4 years back when I decided to move from Nikon and its been quite a journey with Sony Cameras. Anyhow, now we almost have all the lenses available for Sony E-Mount but today I’m not talking about Sony Lenses. I’m talking about one of the most famous lenses from Sigma Art 50mm f1.4

Earlier I tested 35mm f1.4 Art from Sigma, this was my second lens I tested for sigma and I need to agree this lens has some ability. Why I say that is because the lens actually works really well without any focusing issues, and agrees to use all the ability available in Sony cameras. I don’t want to get technical with specs and all the other jazz cause you all must have already checked it out on all the other vlogs and blogs. I’m here to show what I could click with this lens and my experience.

Some random images I shot of the River while the sun light was falling onto the water, shot on the wide open to see what kind of bokeh we can create. I would give 8/10 cause I see a little chromatic aberration on the bokeh.

This image below I had little trouble to focus on the subject since I was trying to take a silhouette shot but I wouldn’t mind cause every other lens has that kind of issues.

1st image I had trouble to focus even though I had my single auto focus point on the Female Subject but it still kept focusing the Male Subject so I ended up shooting on Manual Focus. 2nd shot took no time and focused right away.

I met this cute girl at a wedding. I convinced her parents to let me shoot her. She had no experience of posing and getting a shoot done. It’s a task to capture such moment when focusing and getting the right expression is very important there is a long story behind these images but my lens needed to be ready to get the right shot on the right time sigma didn’t fail there which is extreme happiness for me.

We were shooting some products around the water side, I asked my fellow photographer friend to pose for me cause I wanted to see how it focuses while the person is wearing a glasses. You can take a look.

I also got some of my self images shot with this lens. Looks good to me.

I’m pretty happy with the lens what I don’t like about this lens is its too huge for 50mm but if you don’t care about the size and weight this lens should be there in your bag pack without any second thoughts. Its priced reasonable for f1.4.

Hope you liked this blog. Thanks for coming around.

I’ve never really made any blog on weddings but today is the day when I write a small blog and share few images from the wedding of my friend who recently got married to love of his life.

I wasn’t hired to shoot the wedding its just that as a photographer if you get to see the moment you can’t really control and end up shooting. Thats what happened, most of the time I was not even carrying my camera and when I saw the moment I ended up taking the camera from the photographer Abhinash and shot these images.

I must tell you this was one of the first weddings I’ve attended in my friend circle and indeed was the adventures one which took place in some corner of Rishikesh where you have no network or wifi so its like you’re totally disconnected from the world of social media for next few days. I love such wedding.

This love story started 3 years back on 5th December and this couple decided 1 month ago to get married on 5th December of 2018! Impromptu right ?? Okay! Now have a look at the images.

I’ve been using Sony Mirrorless cameras for last 3 years and initially when I purchased the E-Mount body we didn’t really have any other options but buy the patent lenses from Sony but now the time has changed and finally sigma has announced lenses for Sony E-Mount camera. 

I happened to test Sigma Art 35mm f1.4 Firstly let me start with a Built Quality as it is same as Nikon & Canon Sigma Art Lenses. This is the first time I’ve ever used a sigma art lens and when I compare the sigma lens with any other third party brands, sigma is built very well. Has a nice body with auto on/off switch and lovey hood.

Autofocus: I wasn’t really expecting much since in the past all the brands have failed on auto focusing lens for Sony E-Mount. Not to forget there are few features like Eye auto focus which was not available while we were using third party lenses with the adaptors on. But this lens has completely surprised me with the Auto Focus in a decent distance.

I shot few images early in morning against the sun to see what it could do. I didn’t want to edit these images so that you all could have a look at the output directly from the camera.

I also gave a shot to this lens in my commercial shoot for a jewellery brand where I was using 3 Light Setup.

How about the Bokeh? Everyone knows about the bokeh you can achieve with this lens so I didn’t want to waste my time on that instead I created few images where you could see less distortion, sharp edges and lovely colours.

Overall View When you start to compare this lens with any other lens I’m very excited that sigma is finally in the game. It’s pretty cool to have a fast aperture lens in such an amazing price range which is very affordable to those who needs a fast lens but doesn’t want to invest a lot on the lenses. Colors are great, edges are sharp, less distortion, Little heaver than the Sony 35mm f1.4 but you shouldn't mind the weight when the lens is half the price. It is a great lens for all the portrait shooter & wedding photographers.

It is always fun to mix up your Tradition with western spice. I had to the opportunity to have Shalini Vadnikatti in this shoot. She had the perfect face for what I was planning and such an amazing soul for coming out of her comfort zone, giving her best. 

This shoot turned out to be even more special cause a friend of mine owns this beautiful cafe called Nirvana Bistro in Hyderabad who was willing to give me their space for this shoot. They have this crazy concept of letting you play whatever music you want, you have a projector to play your own Netflix or Prime videos, Food part is special cause it's literally like home food and if you have a nice recipe please go ahead and give it to them they 'll have it on their menu. 

I happened to get my hands on Profoto A1 so decided to make a use of these beauties in my shoot. Please look at the output for yourself. 

I'm attaching few Light Setups for you all to get an idea how lights were placed. 

This shoot wouldnt have been possible with this amazing team I had back in Hyderabad! Styling: Shilpageethastyles  Makeup Artist: Hurmat Klair Hair: Satya Rachamalla Assisted by: Pranil Chintewar & Ankit Thota Designer: Mamatha Tulluri

*MAZE OF CURIOSITY* You’re scared what will people think of you cause you’re not sure about how you look or appear. That’s not people’s problem but yours. Fear of acceptance is the most horrible thing you’ll go through. It’s a maze where people are very curious to know what happened and what you’re going through. Stop caring, look beautiful for your self.

This project is very dear to my heart and It was one of the quickest shoots of all time. I had an idea and I knew exactly what I needed from my makeup artist and my model. 

Here is the Light Setup I used:

Model: @olgasimanovich  MUA & Hair: @khushbusoni06  Assisted by: @vaibhavdpandey  Agency: @blumodelmanagement Magazine: @7huesmag Link to buy the Magazine: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1479566

Portrait & Lighting Photography Workshop in #Hyderabad by Shreyans Dungarwal  He's a fashion & an editorial Photographer based in Mumbai.  Profoto Mentor Check his work: www.shreyansdungarwal.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/shreyansdungarwal.com Learn to get Crazy with Lights, Poses & Tips and tricks for portraits.  What are we learning? *1 TO 3 LIGHT SETUP *Understanding Natural Light *Use of Natural Light *EDITING ON LIGHTROOM CLASS *MOOD-BOARD *CALL-SHEET *HOW TO SETUP A STUDIO ANYWHERE? *HOW TO MAKE YOUR MODEL COMFORTABLE *USE OF REFLECTORS *TETHERING *UNDERSTANDING A BIT OF MAKEUP *PACK-UP We have a Model, Makeup artist on Board *Please carry your cameras cause you'll get an opportunity to shoot.

Location: Mezora Talents, Mumbai Crescent Royal, Unit no 1107, Veera Industrial Estate, Behind Morya Estate, Andheri (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra. Only 15 Seats Available*  Discount Coupon: L5GOQM8 (only untill 1st April 2018)

What are we learning?

*MOOD-BOARD *CALL-SHEET *HOW TO SETUP A STUDIO ANYWHERE? *HOW TO MAKE YOUR MODEL COMFORTABLE *1 TO 3 LIGHT SETUP *USE OF REFLECTORS *TETHERING *UNDERSTANDING A BIT OF MAKEUP *PACK-UP

 Duration: 10:30AM - 6:30 PM

*We have Female Model coming *Makeup Artist - Khushbu Soni *Outfit Stylist - Khushi Karwa