🎥 In this episode of Figuring Fashion, we sit down with Maran Rajapandian a seasoned Fashion Photographer & Film Maker whose career has been anything but ordinary. From working with icons like Sabyasachi, Deepika Padukone, and Kajal Aggarwal, to traveling the world shooting in iconic locations, we dive into the creative journey behind the lens. 📸🔑 Key Topics:

• The balance of being good at both photos and videos in the fashion industry.
• Working with celebrities like Deepika and Kajal, and what it’s really like to shoot for top designers like Sabyasachi.
• Networking secrets for photographers and how to build lasting client relationships. 💼
• How to avoid mishaps during shoots and deal with clients who micromanage.
• The impact of AI in fashion photography and where it’s headed. 🤖
• A behind-the-scenes look at shooting fashion films and why iconic locations like India’s landmarks are often the backdrop for high-fashion shots. 🌍
• The decline in shoot budgets and why photographers are paid less, plus how to handle those dreaded payment delays. 💰
• Tips on shooting street photography and how it can inspire your fashion portfolio. 🏙️
• The gear that truly matters when capturing that perfect shot. 🎬

💡 Why Listen? If you’re looking for actionable tips on improving your craft, handling clients, or just want to hear how a pro photographer navigates the ups and downs of the fashion world, this episode is for you.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and never miss out on industry insights and behind-the-scenes secrets from top fashion artists. 🎉

Timecodes

(00:00) - Highlights (01:45) - Intro (02:20) - Excelling at Photography & Videography (06:03) - Working with Sabyasachi (08:51) - Learning from Creative People like Tarun Khiwal , Tarun Vishwa (11:15) - Shoot anything or Restrict to your Fav Brand Only? (12:52) - Photoshoots at Very Short Notice ! (13:55) - Working with Deepika Padukone, Kajal (16:17) - Networking & Building Contacts as a Photographer (18:32) - How to get Repeated Clients as Photographer? (20:17) - Shooting Abroad vs INDIA ! (25:20) - Maran's Photography Gears (28:01) - Maran Breaks down of his Iconic Shots ! (32:57) - Why Budgets for shoots have gone down? (36:26) - Delayed payment for Photographers (40:39) - Over Controlling & Micromanaging Clients (43:12) - What do Creative Directors look for in a photographer !? (44:30) - Street photography an inspiration for Fashion? (46:56) - Could AI replace photographers? (51:37) - Working in Movies ! (52:33) - What Gears Matters in Photography? (54:22) - Avoid these Mistakes as photographers! (55:59) - Don't get Exploited as a Photographer ! (59:35) - End of Podcast .