[1] The House of Pixels
Duo Vaishnav Praveen and Apeksha Maker have created waves in the arena of photography. The power of two is visible when Bollywood celebrities from Deepika Padukone to Sonam Kapoor post their best shots taken by the duo. ‘Concept over commercial’ is the motto the photographers swear by and the same is visible through the timeless imagery and videos that they create.
[6] Colston Julian
A creative genius behind the lens, Colston Julian may have not studied photography but his prolific body of work makes him one of India’s leading photographers. Julian assisted veteran photographers at the beginning of his career, before pursuing his own distinctive style. Julian has shot for luxury brands and some top fashion magazines capturing extraordinary editorials and covers featuring eminent celebrities from all walks of life till date.
[2] Eka Lakhani
The notable celebrity fashion designer and fashion stylist has made it big in the world of fashion with her exemplary talent and unwavering determination. Eka is regarded as an undisputed ace when it comes to creating sartorial designs and looks. Inhibiting a decade-long professional experience in the industry, she has designed costumes for several Hindi, Tamil and Telugu movies since 2013. Eka with her unparalleled skills has styled for many famed Bollywood celebrities including Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kiara Advani among others.
[5] Errikos Andreou
A self-confessed portraitist and a documentarist, Errikos Andreou is a name that made it big in the arena of fashion photography in India and overseas. Living up to the maxim of ‘Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, ‘ he is constantly on a quest to find beauty and to capture it.
[3] Darshan Yewalekar
The Bollywood hair artist and entrepreneur is a much sought-after name in the industry for his sheer expertise and matchless craft. Being the man behind many creating revolutionary hairstyles of Ranveer Singh, Darshan is deemed as the hairdresser-in-chief for the Bollywood actor. He also boasts an impressive mix of clientele including Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor, Salman Khan and more.
[12] Wilford Lenov
Wilford Lenov is a Los Angeles-based celebrity fashion stylist, who also previously served as an editor and creative director for notable fashion magazines. Lenov is a much sought after name in the fashion and styling industry. Having a decade-long professional experience, his work has been featured in Elle, Nylon, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Teen Vogue to name a few. Revered for his impeccable skills in fashion styling, he has worked with many famed Hollywood celebrities.
[4] Paresh Kalgutkar
The celebrity hair and makeup artist is popularly known for creating chic and dapper looks mainly for filmmaker Karan Johar, styling him for several magazine shoots, reality TV shows, advertising commercials and more. Through his top-notch makeup skills, Paresh manages to pull off mesmerizing looks for many Bollywood celebrities like Siddharth Malhotra, Neha Dhupia among others.
[8] Who Wore What When
They know who wore what and when, and it is most probably because they have styled the who’s who of the fashion and Bollywood industry. The stylists and stylish duo Pranay Jaitly and Shounak Amonkar have garnered quite a social media following and notable celebrity clients; a remarkable feat for a brand that has just begun its journey.
[11] Kaviya Sneha
With her eloquent storytelling and artistic style, Kaviya Sneha is a fashion writer whose words keep her readers riveted until the end. Having worked with various brands under LVMH and Kering, she delves into the deep ends of haute couture and high fashion, bringing forth a new vision to her columns. She has a Master’s degree in Fashion Communication from the renowned Istituto Marangoni, Milan.
[10] Ajay Kadam
The Mumbai-based photographer has a flair for everything that falls within the realms of fashion and art. His knack for his craft can be seen through his work that comprises fashion-forward editorials, spectacular shots of celebrities, lifestyle shoots and even ad campaigns for some of the retail giants in India. Kadam’s immense talent is one of the prime reasons for his fast-growing reputation in showbiz.
[7] Vikram Pathak
New York-based photographer Vikram Pathak is a name held in high regard in the world of fashion and beauty photography. With more than 10 years into this profession, he has done shoots all over the world with reputed brands and famed celebrities, capturing their opulence quotient par excellence. For the latest issue, Pathak works his magic with the lens for a fashion-forward editorial shot in New York.
[13] Alessandro Voce
Alessandro Voce is a California-based luxury artist with an award-winning career in fashion photography. He also owns a demonstrated history in working as a celebrity hair stylist and makeup artist. Over the years, Voce has garnered fame and accolades for being a visionary lensman, conducting several shoots for luxury brands. Today, he is the director of Manerk studios, a Los Angeles-based creative visual content agency that specializes in various categories, right from fashion photography and videography to print and marketing media.
[9] Omkar Chitnis
An alumnus of Sir J J Institute of Applied Arts, Omkar Chitnis ended up being a photographer for some retail bigwigs. Apart from this, Chitnis is passionate about fashion photography and has shot several fashion editorials for stylists, publications and brands. He also stands out for his slice-of-life photography that he does when not shooting hyper-stylised campaigns.