Aakash Bharadwaj

• Spearheaded visual direction, cinematography, and fashion/product photography for an elite roster of luxury lifestyle, retail, and premium consumer brands.
• Mastered specialized lighting setups, complex framing composition, and advanced color grading workflows to deliver high-aesthetic digital films and multi-platform commercial content.
• Marquee Campaigns (DOP): Served as the Director of Photography for two major commercial campaigns for Tissage Rugs (hand-made luxury rugs): Common Ground (Releasing Aug/Sept 2026). Directed the visual identity of a high-concept film shot at Chandigarh's iconic Sector 17 skatepark, seamlessly blending luxury product design with Indian skateboarding subculture using a technical mix of high-speed and slow-motion cinematography.
• Domni (2025): Spearheaded the cinematography and visual tone for a major brand campaign shot on location at the sustainable, architectural space of Dhun (near Jaipur).
• Luxury & Premium Portfolio: Developed visual narrative and high-end digital content for India's premier luxury shopping destinations, DLF Emporio and DLF Chanakya, enhancing brand presence and customer engagement.
• Brand Narrative Execution: Directed and executed engaging social media and digital content for top-tier clients including Westside (Studiowest), Forest Essentials, Cherapunji Gin, Simba Beer, Sepoy & Co., Libertario Coffee, Wholefoods (Haldirams), Many's Ice Cream, and Zoy (by Samantha Ruth Prabhu), elevating brand narratives across platforms.

• Led the end-to-end video production, digital marketing, and influencer marketing strategies for an advertising agency, managing content pipelines from concept to final cut.
• Directed video production and commercial content for major industrial and consumer accounts, including Goodyear Auto parts, GMG, Star Laminates, Crosta Panels, and Gold Laminates.
• Managed visual storytelling and influencer collaborations, elevating brand presence for high-end regional brands like PP Jewelers (NSP) and Tejoo Fashions (Chandni Chowk).
• Oversaw international client accounts, producing tailored digital assets that enhanced client engagement for Pico-De-Gallo (Tacoma, Washington D.C.) and Last Stop Moving (Canada).

• Executed high-end fashion photography and graphic design assets, enhancing visual storytelling for a creative agency and production house.
• Shot commercial lookbooks, digital campaigns, and product photography for major footwear and apparel brands, including Campus Shoes, Lancer Footwear, and Marc Loire.
• Collaborated with elite fashion designers and luxury brands, including Rohit Bal and Lalit Dalmia, to produce runway-ready visual content that elevated brand presence.
• Captured promotional materials for international cultural properties, including GoNordic - Nordic Culinary Week, contributing to a successful cultural promotion.

Architectural & Institutional Photography |

Assistant Junior Photographer – Bennett University Shoot (2019)

• Commissioned to execute the first official comprehensive architectural and lifestyle photoshoot for Bennett University (Times Group) post-launch.
• Photographed core campus infrastructure, academic blocks, sports complexes, and student life spaces for institutional branding, prospectus media, and digital campaigns.

Documentary & Corporate Visuals

Assistant Director of Photography – UP Government Solar Energy Initiative (2018)

• Handled secondary camera operation, interview lighting, and audio for a state-backed documentary promoting solar power infrastructure across Uttar Pradesh.
• Conducted and filmed multi-camera profile interviews with C-suite executives, directors, and key stakeholders in the renewable energy sector.

Fashion & Live Event Coverage

Official Fashion Photographer – India Runway Week (8th Edition, 2017)

• Photographed official runway collections, designer showcases, and backstage prep at Thyagaraj Stadium for the Spring/Summer edition.

Commercial & Brand Campaigns

Assistant Director of Photography (Junior Cinematographer) – Closeup TVC (2019)

• Managed camera setups, movement, and lighting on location inside the Rapid Metro line (Gurugram) for the national Closeup Everfresh TVC.
• Executed fast-paced handheld and dynamic moving sequences in a constrained real-world transit environment.

• Cultivated and maintained strategic media relations with key journalists, digital content creators, and mainstream influencers, fostering collaboration and amplifying campaign reach.
• Managed public relations and experiential media for major corporate campaigns, enhancing brand visibility through initiatives like Amazon House Project and Saksham Pedal Delhi Cyclothon at JLN Stadium.
• Developed strategic communication plans for diverse client campaigns.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project execution.
• Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention.

• Executed end-to-end video interviews with emerging digital content creators and public figures, including CarryMinati, Jeeveshu Ahluwalia, Ishan Nangia, and Mohit Bhutta.
• Researched, scripted, and hosted engaging Q&A formats tailored to early-stage digital personalities, driving audience engagement for a growing journalism startup.
• Collaborated closely with editorial leadership under founder Anupma Mishra to pitch, produce, and curate spotlight stories on rising talent.