Yogesh Rana
New Delhi
Summary
Videographer and photographer with 5+ years of experience working with top organizations and NGOs. Specializes in producing and editing films focused on education, healthcare, and disaster response. Demonstrated success in boosting social media engagement and enhancing fundraising visibility for various clients. Open to contractual or full-time roles in visual media production.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Film Maker & Photographer
Smile Foundation
01.2020 - 03.2025
- Delivered impactful photo and video projects in underserved communities across 12 states in India, covering education, healthcare, and disaster responses.
- Collaborated with clients to define project goals and create tailored video content.
- Transformed product messaging into captivating stories through innovative creative techniques.
- Planned pre-production activities, including scripting and storyboarding for diverse video initiatives.
- Managed all aspects of video production, operating cameras and lighting equipment effectively.
- Conducted meaningful interviews by formulating questions that generated engaging responses.
- Employed drone photography to enhance visual assessments for projects.
- Maintained an organized image library by archiving and saving all produced visuals.
Contract Film Maker & Photographer
Bharti Foundation
01.2020 - 02.2025
- Directed and edited narratives to emphasize impactful programs of Bharti Airtel Foundation.
- Collaborated with communication and program teams to present ground-level outcomes through visual media.
- Collected digital assets for use in annual reports, websites, and publications.
- Applied storytelling techniques to showcase effects of quality support programs in partnered government schools.
- Produced engaging content for The Teacher App, including monthly podcasts, explainers, and CEO messages.
Contracted Videographer
NIIT Foundation
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated asset gathering for film project highlighting NIIT Foundation's digital literacy program impact on women in rural Nagpur, Delhi & Haryana
- Captured footage using a variety of cameras and audio equipment
- Collaborated with local communities to collect engaging narratives and testimonials.
- Produced compelling stories that showcased program benefits and community transformation.
- Maintained an organized digital library of all captured media assets for future reference or use.
Contracted Videographer
One4studios
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with One4studios to produce brand advertisements, digital content, and event showreels.
- Developed and edited video content tailored for corporate clients.
- Set up lighting rigs and technical equipment to enhance filming quality.
- Assisted in location scouting to identify optimal filming sites.
- Coordinated with clients to determine their needs and preferences in terms of video style, length, and format.
- Monitored production progress to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
Photojournalist
Sambhavna & Chingari Trust
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with Sambhavna Trust and Chingari Trust to produce a photo series documenting gas leak aftermath.
- Conducted research to identify story ideas and locate relevant subjects for the series.
- Captured stories illustrating impact of gas leak on third generation, emphasizing long-term effects.
- Created visual narratives reflecting community resilience 32 years post-tragedy.
Education
PGD in Corporate Social Responsibility -
IGNOU
New Delhi04-2025
PGD in Photography & Visual Communication -
Jamia Millia Islamia
03-2022
B.A
Delhi University
New Delhi12-2019
Skills
- Project Management
- Storytelling techniques
- Social media marketing
- Budgeting and finance
- Client communication
- Multi-format shooting
Publications
- Https://bhartifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VOC-Dec.pdf
- Https://bhartifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf
- Https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/stories-of-change-education/
- Https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/assam-floods/
- Https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/smilescapes-november-2022/
- Https://edindia.org/teacher-education-training-program/
Published Work
- Photograph Exhibited at Jal Jeevan Exhibition, 2023, Exhibited at India Habitat Center organized by vivaconaguaindia and whh india.
- Street Photograph titled 'Illusion', 2019, Exhibited at Retro Kolkata Exhibition.
- Street Photograph titled 'Illusion', 2019, Exhibited at Eyewin International Photography Exhibition.
- Street Photograph titled 'Dreams', 2019, Selected as Honorable mention in Instreet Photo Collective.
- Photograph Titled 'Struggle', 2017, Exhibited at Pune Art Exhibition.
- Singles Featured in Various Magazines, 2018-2019, Featured in Lonely Planet India, Better Photography & Chiiz International Magazines.
- Producer & Cinematographer on Short Film 'Gajra', 2024, Officially selected in Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Contracted Videographer
NIIT Foundation
09.2023 - 01.2024
Contracted Videographer
One4studios
01.2022 - 01.2024
Contract Film Maker & Photographer
Smile Foundation
01.2020 - 03.2025
Contract Film Maker & Photographer
Bharti Foundation
01.2020 - 02.2025
Photojournalist
Sambhavna & Chingari Trust
07.2018 - 11.2018
PGD in Corporate Social Responsibility -
IGNOU
PGD in Photography & Visual Communication -
Jamia Millia Islamia
B.A
Delhi University
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