Commercial Photographer in India – A Complete Guide by Adarsh Nareda

1.  what is commercial photography?

capturing images for commercial uses, like marketing, branding, advertising, and product sales, is recognized as commercial photography. It's a broad area where business and creativity collide.

2. Types of Indian Commercial Photographers

Commercial photography has a number of subcategories. These are just a few of the most popular ones:

Product photographers take pictures of goods for catalogs, ads, and online sales.A fashion photographer collaborates with fashion brands and models for campaigns, editorials, and lookbooks.

A food photographer takes excellent pictures of food for use in delivery apps, cookbooks, and restaurants.

Photographer of Real Estate and Architecture: Captures exteriors and interiors for architectural firms or real estate listings.

Corporate Photographer: focusing on the headshots, events, or company profiles.

Advertising photographers work together closely with companies to produce photos for campaigns.

An industrial photographer focuses on the equipment, procedures, and employees of industrial businesses.

A lifestyle photographer is someone who stages ordinary moments to convey brand messaging.

In India, earnings for a commercial photographer can be quite diverse, but here's a brief summary of what you can expect:

Entry-level jobs (0–2 years) usually pay between ₹15,000 and ₹40,000 a month.

Mid-Level (3–5 years): Their income can go up a lot, from ₹50,000 to ₹1.5 Lakhs per month.

Experienced (5 years or more): The best workers can make ₹2 Lakhs or more a month.

They usually charge by the project, and fees can range from ₹10,000 to ₹2 Lakhs or more for one project.

4. How to start a Commercial Photography Career

Here's how to start photography as a career if you have a keen interest in it:

Step 1: Learn Important Knowledge

Manage the  shutter speed, ISO  and aperture of your camera manually.

Understand composition, lighting, , and editing (Photoshop, Lightroom).

Step 2: Select Your Particularization

Start with the things which excite you, such as food, fashion,.

Try  various styles to figure out which one works best for you.

Step 3: Portfolio making

begin with low-budget or free shoots to get experience.

Show your best work on your personal website, Behance, and Instagram.

Step 4: assist a Professional Photographer

Develop your industry insights and practical knowledge.

Acquire skills in equipment management, client management, and shoot setup.

Step 5:  Equipment Purchasing

Start with an easy lighting setting up and a mid-range mirrorless camera or DSLR.

As your workload and financial situation increase, upgrade.

Step 6: Start Freelancing 

Approach  designers,restaurants  or brands.

Put your name on internet pages such as LinkedIn, Freelancer, and  instagram

5. Adarsh Nareda: My Experience as a Commercial Photographer

I started my journey 9 years ago in Jaipur, where I had a strong passion in both fashion and commercial. I've worked with a variety of clients over the years, such as small boutiques and national brands Clean composition, small details, and effective lighting are the main components of my style.I would suggest you to keep enhancing your skills, to focus on consistency, and never stop learning new things if you're looking for inspiration.

In conclusion

Commercial photography is a creative career with boundless possibilities, not just a job. There is room for everyone in this rapidly growing Indian industry, irrespective of experience level or desire to specialize.Feel free to reach out to me on [https://www.instagram.com/adarsh_nareda_photography/] if you would like to begin working together or if you have any additional questions.