Shoot - Vikrant Photography

INTRODUCING LUXE LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Vikrant Photography is an award-winning studio with over 20 years of experience in the industry. We are a leading photography studio located in Philadelphia, PA, and its surrounding areas. Described as the epitome of high-end luxury in the world of portrait photography, we provide an unparalleled experience unlike any other. With years of expertise in high-end fashion and portrait photography, having created images for top magazines, we bring the same level of skill and experience to craft your images. Your photoshoot day will be a decadent experience, beginning with professional hair and makeup, a personal wardrobe stylist, and a team of creatives dedicated to creating an editorial and unique shoot just for you. Our clients find it addictive, and we consider it imperative.

What is Your Process?

We’re Not Just Photographers.
We’ll Never Just Show Up And Shoot.

Trust us when we say, we’re different! The Vikrant Photography team will never just show up and shoot. After years of doing what we love, we’ve learned a thing or two about what makes a successful shoot. We take the time to plan, style and intentionally create compelling imagery that promotes people, products, and personalities. We not only deliver professional photography, we make sure to create positive and impactful experiences with everyone we work with.

Plan and Consultation: Planning is crucial to a successful shoot. We leave nothing to chance. This is a huge differentiator to any other photoshoot you may be familiar with. We will set up a pre shoot consultation with you to go over every detail and understand what type of images you need. We then create a customized mood board to keep everyone on the same page. We make your shoot stress free by organizing everything for you, all you have to do is show up! We intentionally account for every shot, wardrobe change and styling detail, fully guided shoot so that your photos aren’t just beautiful and compelling, but USEFUL across all platforms. We’ll have everything ready for you from locations, timelines, shot lists, photo inspiration to props and more.
Makeup , Hair and Styling: We are a full service studio so no need to hire a makeup artist or hair stylist for your shoot! Our team is capable of styling on site for all types of photoshoots based on the mood board we create after your consultation. Our styling team gets on the work to find the best outfits, accessories for your shoot.! That’s right, we got your wardrobe and hair game perfected! We increase your shoot efficiency and add value to your shoot by taking care of all the styling details for you!
Create: All that planning and preparation leads to a successful and FUN photoshoot day. No stress, no panic, no drama. Only smiles, laughs, and a great experience! We use all of that foundational planning that we compiled to help us intentionally create compelling images for you to market your brand with. Not just beautiful images, but purposeful and useful images across all intended platforms and mediums.
Reveal Session: Immediately after the shoot you will have a private reveal and an ordering appointment with Vikrant . We will meticulously narrow down to the best of the best images of your liking, once you select your final images you will have a choice to order an archival folio box, Album, or our custom framed wall art, can be added to your purchase. All the final images will receive bespoke high end, Vikrant signature retouching.

What type of portrait session do we offer?

We offer a variety of portrait sessions, including Personal Branding, Modeling Portfolios, Fashion Photography, Editorial Photography, Headshot Sessions (not your typical headshots), Commercial Photography and Filming, Editorial Style, Couples Shoots, Editorial Engagement Sessions, Celebrity Maternity Shoots, Celebrating life Shoots, and Family Legacy Portraits.

What sets us apart from other portrait sessions?

We prioritize listening and creativity. We invest as much care into the preparation before and after the session as we do on the shoot day. Our pre-production process includes an initial consultation, concept planning, and mood board creation for the shoot. On the day of the shoot, you’ll experience celebrity-like glam and pampering. You won’t need to worry about posing, as Vikrant will guide you through mirrored posing techniques to capture the most beautiful you.

You need pictures and photography that captures your unique personality and showcases your talent which can open doors like nothing else. Whether you need headshots for acting, personal branding or any other medium I will make a plan to create these types of images for you. In doing so, I concentrate on using your own personal expression and attributes to creatively pull the very best of you into each frame. Throughout the entire process, I am directing and coaching you towards what will become a number of captivating portraits tailored specifically for you. I am constantly informed by my clients that they are not that photogenic or camera smart to which I ask them to wait until they do a shoot with me. I believe that God had made everyone with unique features and absolutely stunning, with my talent I can enhance those looks via correct lighting, angles and posing.

Why choose us for your headshot or personal branding session?

Our headshot experience goes beyond the ordinary! Your business image deserves more than average results. If you seek the extraordinary, you’ve come to the right place. We are experts in portraiture and understand how to create a powerful image for your brand. Vikrant is highly recommended by branding and marketing agencies, showcasing our reputation. We’re here to lead you step by step through the Headshots and Personal Branding session process to ensure you get the most out of it. We’re interested in understanding your brand message and what sets you apart from others. Your online personal brand reflects who you are, including your appearance, personal style, and personality. The consultation process, whether through phone, video, or in person, helps us gather the necessary information for your marketing campaign.

Why should you choose us for your modeling portfolio shoot?

After 20 years in the business as a fashion photographer and a former actor/model, I have carefully tailored the packages to fulfill every aspect from a complete launch to just a headshot update.

We love to work with newer talents and any age group. 99% of all our models get agency representation and due to our strong industry relations, all our models surely get calls for tons of casting calls and auditions.

We have a fully equipped studio conveniently located in Philadelphia, I shoot in NYC once a week and LA once a quarter. I don’t take my work lightly and I like to use the best equipment available, so I’ve got some major cameras and lights at my disposal. I always stay at the forefront of technology, using a variety of the newest and best equipment to do what I do. Whatever I choose to use during your session, rest assured that it’s the right gear to get the job done.

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What is branding photography?

Personal branding photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing images of individuals to help them establish and promote their personal brand. In today’s world everyone has a personal brand. It is often used by professionals, artists, coaches, entrepreneurs, influencers, and public figures to convey their personality, values, and unique qualities to their target audience. In today’s world you have to build a brand and connect with your fans via social media as they are always curious to see what you are up-to.

With that in mind I offer a package which will solve your personal branding. This is where we come in and partner up with you and create high end quality editorial style images which will create engagement and increase traffic to your social media platform and website. Each look is designed and shot with a concept. I have a team of wardrobe stylists, make-up artists and hair stylists who will take away all the stress out of your mind. My goal is to provide you with images which will create the wow factor and help you build your brand. I don’t put a strict limit on the number of shots I take per look, and generally shoot each look until I feel we’ve got it covered. I will be directing coaching and helping you pose throughout your entire process.

What is the difference between a headshot and portrait photoshoot?

Headshot: A headshot is a specific type of portrait that primarily focuses on the person’s face, head, and shoulders. Headshots are typically used for professional purposes, such as business profiles, resumes, acting portfolios, and social media profiles. They are meant to showcase a person’s appearance and personality in a clear and straightforward manner.
Portrait: A portrait, on the other hand, is a more comprehensive representation of a person. While it may include close-up shots of the face, it can also encompass a wider range of poses, settings, and expressions. Portraits aim to capture the subject’s personality, character, and style, and they may be used for various purposes, including personal enjoyment, artistic expression, family records, or storytelling.

Composition:

Headshot: Headshots are typically tightly framed around the person’s face and shoulders. The background is often plain or neutral to ensure the focus remains on the subject’s features.
Portrait: Portraits can vary in composition, including full-body shots, three-quarter shots, or close-ups of the face. The background and framing are more flexible and can be tailored to the photographer’s artistic vision or the client’s preferences.

Style:

Headshot: Headshots often follow a clean and minimalist style, emphasizing clarity, sharpness, and the subject’s professional appearance. Lighting is usually even and flattering, with minimal dramatic effects.
Portrait: Portraits can encompass a broader range of styles, from classic and formal to creative and artistic. The style may depend on the photographer’s artistic approach and the subject’s desires. Lighting and composition can be more dynamic and expressive in portraits.

What should you wear?

Before booking, you’ll receive a complimentary consultation with Vikrant. Together, we’ll plan your wardrobe, discussing what to wear to look stunning on camera. Our stylist will collaborate with you, selecting from your own wardrobe and providing carefully chosen options from ours.

What if you're not photogenic?

Your job isn’t to be photogenic; it’s ours to understand the angles, lighting, lenses, and poses to showcase your beauty. You can relax while we work. Our expertise is evident in the final product; many clients praise us for capturing their best angles.

Will your images be retouched?

Absolutely, each portrait undergoes Vikrant’s Signature Retouching. This high-end retouching adds the polish seen in Vogue’s pages, enhancing your natural beauty. During the Reveal session, you’ll see un-retouched images.

What's the typical cost?

Our session fees range is starting from $500 and upto $750. Product needs vary for each client, from art books, portfolio collections to wall art. What you choose to spend is entirely up to you! You don’t have to make any choices until your reveal session when we will go through your images together.

What's included in the session fees?

Your session fees cover a consultation with Vikrant for session design, a custom mood board for the shoot day, a luxurious photoshoot, our exceptional hair and makeup team, assistance from a Wardrobe Stylist, directed posing guidance, high-end retouching, and a private sales and ordering session.

What products does the studio offer?

After your session, we’ll present around 200 images during a private reveal and sales session. You’ll select your favorite shots and decide on purchased and retouched portraits. Options for treasuring your images include Printed Albums, custom Wall Art, and Folio Collections. Comp cards.

What payment options do you offer?

We offer multiple payment methods, such as credit card, debit card, cash, venmo, Paypal pay later. In house 2- 3 interest free installment fully paid before the shoot.
A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking the shoot.. Your full payment should be paid on or before the shoot date. The remaining balance plus the sales tax should be fully paid after the sales reveal session.

Want to partner with us on your next project? Us too! We would love to hear more about your vision, so contact us to get started and see how we can help bring your brand to life.