Ishaan Bhataiya
Action Sports Photographer
Summary
Creative Photographer with extensive experience capturing stunning images and creating visually compelling content. Innovative with comprehensive understanding of camera settings, lighting techniques and digital editing tools. Strong management skills and committed to meeting clients' expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Photographer
Motorsports And Extreme Action Sports
01.2016 - Current
- From athletes to actual events, there's a lot that's taking place. I usually come in and work on pushing standards of media and content that's being produced to match what is recognised globally.
- Not only by getting better resources, but mostly by imparting quality information and knowledge to what we existingly put to use.
- MotoGP (permanent accreditation)
- FIA Formula 3
- Asian LeMans
- World Rally Raid Championship
- Dakar Rally x5
- Cross Country Baja World Cup
- Formula Regional Middle East Championship
- Formula 4 UAE
- Saudi Toyota Championship
- Indian Supercross Racing League
- Advertising Campaigns for several manufacturers
- Red Bull Photographer, amongst many others.
- Working with solid sporting event companies from Europe, Japan, APAC, South and North America - you aren't only working on photography - you are working with and within the entire media circus that goes on behind a global sporting phenomenon.
Contracted Photojournalist
OVERDRIVE | Network 18 Publishing
04.2015 - 03.2021
- Learning and gaining knowledge on everything about the automotive media business. Working with Vice-President's, Group Head's and the Editor on creative strategies for pitching ideas to various manufacturers and OEM's in the country.
- A keen eye to work on commissioned projects. To achieve our goals while keeping an eye on the profits. This was possible because I worked with the team when the pitch to the client was being made and had a good understanding of what was promised and what was needed to deliver at that level.
- Shot and delivered average of 7 news stories per week
Lead Photographer
Pune Football Club
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Worked on an entire season of the erstwhile ILeague (India's premier football league before ISL).
- Everything media, that was discussed in the meetings was down to me for execution. From media engagement with the supporters during home games, to creative ways of maintaining a timeline of updates for the team from away games
- Coordination between their media manager was very important as images needed to created/shot keeping various concepts and designs in mind
- Also, capturing high action shots of prized moments during all the I-League matches.
- An important role that I assumed over this period was to get the U-19 athletes 'media ready'. Get them to answer well, present themselves with a certain assertiveness and get them to be able to guide and maneuver themselves in the media bull-pen.
Photographer
Autologue Design
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Editorial, commercial and marketing shots of their latest custom builds. Studio Light Painting shots to outdoor shots under controlled artificial light were setup and executed.
- Various concepts had to be thought off to actually portray each of their build's in a different way
- Working on their quarterly media strategies to build the brand from 'an Indian made product' to a global name that resonates with quality.
- All products had been shot before their launch at India Bike Week, 2015, Goa. Produced the launch video for the YOUWECAN AUTOLOGUE KTM X12.
Official Photographer - Aero India
Ogilvy and Mather & Dassault Aviation
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Co-ordination and working together with PR Head's from Rafale International (Dassault Aviation) and Ogilvy and Mather to produce spectacular looking Documentary Imagery throughout the event
- Digital Asset Management was another essential part of this profile which was handled well with around 300GB's of data at the end of it.
Photographer
Torq Motorcycles Pvt. Ltd.
11.2014 - 12.2014
- Editorial and Commercial shoot of their latest electric bike.
- Action, Panning, Tracking, Light Painting and Detailing Shots of the bike.
- Conceptualized and implemented various approaches for the indoor and outdoor shoots of their newly introduced electric bike.
- Worked with their team on the marketing strategy for the content that was developed.
Photograhper
Kashkha
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Conducted pre-shoot consultations to discuss clients' needs and preferences for optimal results.
- Shot their range of clothes and accessories for the Middle Eastern market in Dubai, Oman, UAE, etc.
- Working with the team on their social media strategy, with exclusive attention paid to graphic design to have final products ready depending on the market we were aiming.
- Established a recognizable personal brand within the photography market through consistent style and quality workmanship.
Photographer
Trikke India
02.2014 - 03.2014
- Commercial and advertising shooting.
- Understanding of light, both ambient and artificial was crucial.
- Working with their media strategy of getting these images out to the consumers was crucial.
Lead Photographer
Vh1 Supersonic
12.2013 - 01.2014
- Capturing prized photographs, documenting the entire event
- Handling PR, Media requests at very short notice
- Digital Asset Management, involving handling of more than five thousand photos daily was a huge part of this profile.
- Photos were printed in the dailies and national print media regularly during this period.
Lead Photographer
Enchanted Valley Carnival
11.2013 - 12.2013
- Involved in running the Media Room and Digital Asset Management, involving 500GB of raw data and 16 hour shoots
- The photograph of Martin Garrix and Bassjackers together at EVC was the main Artwork for Martin Garrix’s new single ‘Firebeatz’ on Beatport.
2nd Assistant Photographer
Sameer Belvalkar
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Joined as 3rd Assistant in 2011 and was promoted to 2nd Assistant, within the year. Worked on the Fashion and Commercial aspects of photography.
- Numerous shoots, countless hours under strobes, working with complex lighting equipments and modifiers
- Handling a team of 2-3 assistants on 18 hour long shoots
- Working with models, stylists, coordinators and make-up artists to create a seamless shooting schedule, handling equipment rental.
- Also worked on sets of Television Commercials for shooting stills
- 35mm DSLR's and Medium Format Digital Backs were used for shooting.
Photographer (Social Media)
The Valley Run | ELITE OCTANE
03.2013 - 03.2013
- Responsible for ensuring the photos were shot, processed and transferred within a minute of the end of the race for all the live updates on the drag racing.
- These images were the opening spread of various magazine articles.
Lead Photographer
KTM Racing India
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Fast paced action shots of the bikes, stunts and crashes were documented
- Images from this period were used in various composites and ad campaigns made by KTM India
- Travel to various cities - Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune was necessary.
Official Photographer
Above And Beyond: Trance Around The World 450
11.2012 - 11.2012
- A team of 4 Photographers and 1 Digital Asset Manager along with A&B's official photographer were shooting this milestone event, with a global audience of 30 million
- Constant communication prevailed between the team, the media room, the stage manager and the artist manager
- Data was transferred and categorized at continuous intervals for live social media updates.
Assistant Photographer
Demotic Media
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Introduced wholly to Full-Frame DSLR's, Studio Lighting Setups,Post Production and Designing.
Assistant Photographer
ALTA Moda
05.2011 - 06.2011
- Interning with Alta Moda, a lifestyle and fashion magazine as an Assistant Photographer.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography) -
Symbiosis School of Photography
05.2016
12th Grade (HSC) - undefined
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce
10th Grade (ICSE) - undefined
The Bishop's School, Camp
Skills
Learning/practicing Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator
Exceptional Client Communication
Exceptional Location Scouting Skills
Excellent knowledge in defining themes and concepts
Studio Experience
Result Oriented
Well versed in working with Einchrom, Bowens Profoto and Broncolor lights and modifiers
Ability to subtly retouch or heavily manipulate an image
Adept in using Adobe Suite, Photo Mechanic, FTP, Aperture, etc
Learning/practicing Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/29/95
- Gender: Male
Cycling, Football, Badminton, Tennis, Squash, Running
Played football regularly since the 3rd grade, for every school and college team. Cycled 4,200kms from Kashmir to Kannyakumari.
Timeline
Photographer
Motorsports And Extreme Action Sports
01.2016 - Current
Contracted Photojournalist
OVERDRIVE | Network 18 Publishing
04.2015 - 03.2021
Lead Photographer
Pune Football Club
02.2015 - 07.2015
Official Photographer - Aero India
Ogilvy and Mather & Dassault Aviation
01.2015 - 01.2015
Photographer
Autologue Design
11.2014 - 02.2015
Photographer
Torq Motorcycles Pvt. Ltd.
11.2014 - 12.2014
Photograhper
Kashkha
05.2014 - 10.2014
Photographer
Trikke India
02.2014 - 03.2014
Lead Photographer
Vh1 Supersonic
12.2013 - 01.2014
Lead Photographer
Enchanted Valley Carnival
11.2013 - 12.2013
Photographer (Social Media)
The Valley Run | ELITE OCTANE
03.2013 - 03.2013
Official Photographer
Above And Beyond: Trance Around The World 450
11.2012 - 11.2012
Lead Photographer
KTM Racing India
01.2012 - 01.2013
2nd Assistant Photographer
Sameer Belvalkar
09.2011 - 05.2013
Assistant Photographer
Demotic Media
06.2011 - 09.2011
Assistant Photographer
ALTA Moda
05.2011 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography) -
Symbiosis School of Photography
12th Grade (HSC) - undefined
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce
10th Grade (ICSE) - undefined
The Bishop's School, Camp