
Artriva Studios
When asked to (re)Create the iconic Steve Job's portrait by Albert Watson
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Have you explored getting headshots in Bengaluru and found the results disappointing?
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What sets apart a great headshot from a mundane one?
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How can most service providers mess up something that appears so straightforward?
Think of headshots as a specialization where all the skills and tools of a photographer are tested in what looks like a remarkably simple task.
Corporate lifestyle photography – What is it & How to plan for it ?
Corporate lifestyle photography is all about capturing real, unscripted moments that showcase your brand’s personality — and, more importantly, the people who bring it to life. It humanises your company, offering a glimpse into everyday moments — team huddles, client meetings, creative brainstorms — while preserving those spontaneous, genuine expressions that define your culture.
Why It Matters
In today’s world of visual communication, corporate lifestyle photography is no longer optional — it’s essential. The right imagery helps you:
- Build a consistent and authentic brand library for your social media.
- Create a cohesive visual language across your website, LinkedIn, and other online platforms.
- Enhance recruitment campaigns by showcasing your culture and workplace.
- Build a personal connect in client proposals and presentations.
- Strengthen public relations through real, relatable visuals.
To achieve all this, thoughtful planning before the shoot is key.
Capturing Jupiter through my Canon R5 mk2
New Year's is now a ritual with my friends who were instrumental in me developing Photography as an serious hobby which later transformed into my current profession. This also is a rare opportunity to share & practice our hobbies amongst ourselves, spouses and our kids.
This year we picked a picturesque traditionally styled event space / house amist the Hesserghatta Grasslands for our yearly get-together / new-year's party, yes - yes it was not all hobby serious event but rather one filled with games like cricket, football, some swimming, board games, bonfire, yummy food and much more.
Valentine's Day Special: Capture Your Love Story at Artriva Studios
As Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than capturing your unique love story with a Couple's Photography Session at Artriva Studios?
Whether it's your first Valentine's together or your fiftieth, we are here to immortalize your moments with your loved one in a way that reflects your unique bond.
Fraud Alert : (Featured on - Amazon/Flipcart/Hopscotch/IKFW(India Kids Fashion Week)/Myntra) Casting for Children
PLEASE NOTE:
As a Rental space provider there are few things that we can enforce such as Issuing GST Invoices (for both record keeping & having money trail as to who made the booking & was paid by whom etc), Clients are only comfortable with providing generic information such as E-Commerce shoot, Jewellery, Fashion/Portfolio etc before making a booking. This creates a scenario where we are unable to fully verify a client up until we have given a confirmed booking. When in doubt we do ask ask for an e-mail listing the scope of work / promises to end client etc.
Over the last year(s), we have come across several parents having fallen for a paid activity where their kids are featured on the sites of some of the "brand names" mentioned in the title. Our (and many other studios of photographers in Bangalore) are mentioned as the venue for these activities.
Intention of this article is to avoid Brand Names / Trademarks from being misused -
Now coming to the topic of "Sham Portfolio Shoots for Kids", wherein many dubious entities have been collecting various sums of monies from gullible parents in the name of "Featuring their children on popular E-Commerce Sites (& other opportunities)".
The Importance of a Good Corporate Headshot
Every successful professional has optimised a way to make clients comfortable with their business or organisation in seconds. It’s those important first impressions — in this new age of LinkedIn, company websites, and virtual meetings on Zoom, Skype, or Teams — that can make or break what might have been a long, mutually beneficial business engagement.
The first human vibe communicated when a prospective client sees a sales executive, service professional, or even a business owner can either put them at ease or make them cautious.
Research on first impressions shows that facial expressions and micro-emotions play a crucial role in how we judge trustworthiness and competence — often within milliseconds. (Reference: Cognitive Emotion Study, 2012)
That’s precisely why, during our corporate headshot sessions in Bengaluru, we place special emphasis on guiding expression, posture, and intent — to bring out the real you at your most confident and approachable.
Photo Print & Framing (COVID - SERVICE)
We have been receiving regular enquiries for "Photo Print & Framing", and we have been unable to service these requests with almost all commercial printers out of operation most people are reaching dead-ends. Desperation is such that I have now given away the frames that I had to use as photography props for my photoshoots.
This post is an announcement of limited printing services at our Studio & a collection of links to some printers that are operational.
NOTE: Printing is NOT OUR CORE BUSINESS, and our printing capability/capacity has just been to validate our workflow for colour matching. This post will be continuously updated with more links (if traffic is more) and updates if any to our printing Capacities.
Guidelines for Studio Usage (Prevention of spread of COVID-19)
Working in a closed/confined areas presents challenges for team-based work such as photography shoots (closed spaces). Though these guidelines are meant for clients of Artriva Studios, the following information/guidelines may be suitable for similar working conditions. Some of the known work conditions and associated risk factors are as below.
- Need/requirement to work as a team in confined spaces.
- The need for handling multiple objects by the team members.
- Regular sanitisation of workspace, furniture & equipment.
- Logging of information for contact tracing.
- Please take time to read instructions given for all professions (i.e. a Model also reads instructions for Photographer, MUA, organiser etc). The intention of this is being able to help one another in following these guidelines.
- The studio space at this time of the year needs to have an Air Conditioner (external temperatures in excess of 33-36 degree celsius along with high levels of humidity)
Updates related to COVID-19
COVID-19 Update
- With the current lockdown in progress and the uncertainty surrounding it, we are coming up with 1-on-1 online classes & online courses in photography.
- Contact us for more information (Whatsapp:- 9886156696 / eMail:- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
- You can also get your questions on photography answered over here.
- We are currently working with limited capacity serving our existing clients. Services are mostly limited to
- Photography services (such as but not limited to) Product Photography.
- We will be following Government Regulations in allowing visits to our studio (single person / short duration) under emergency conditions
- All visitor contact information will be logged for the next couple of months (to allow for tracing if such a need arises)
- We are contributing computing time to a distributed computing project Folding@home. (Folding@home is a distributed computing project studying how different proteins work making very large computer simulations)
- To be a part of this initiative and to join Team Bengaluru, visit https://sukla.in/folding@home
- If you have any questions related to Folding@home you can ask them over here.
- The announcement for a Free Modelling portfolio has been deferred until there are restrictions in place for COVID-19 / Corona Virus.
- COVID Virus spreads easily in closed enclosed spaces. This deferment is keeping safety in mind.
- Studio Rentals are now open, please refer to working guidelines here.
For any clarification/support, you can call / Whatsapp us on +91.98861-56696
Effective ways to get over Camera Shyness
If the thought of being in front of a camera makes you anxious — you’re not alone. Many professionals, even experienced speakers, struggle to feel natural when the lens is pointed at them. The good news is that camera confidence is not something you’re born with — it’s a skill you can easily develop with the right approach. Here are a few practical ways to get comfortable and start looking (and feeling) like your authentic self on camera.