Aniket Paul

Kolkata, India
Strong foundation in photography, commercial art, graphic design and computer applications complimented by knowledge of business operations and the need for customer-focused service. Seeking Senior Level Assignments in dynamic organizations to leverage & contribute significantly towards giving a concrete shape to the corporate vision with passion, personal endeavor & team work

Work Experience

Studio Chitrarupa

Creative director/Photographer

Studio Chitrarupa
• Train & supervise employees
• Ensure customer satisfaction, maintain & promote public relations
• Co-ordinate marketing strategies of the organisation
• Introduce new product lines following analysis of current needs & scopes in the market
• Arrange photo exhibitions
• Work on important photography assignments for the organization – photo-shoot followed by the creative layouts & designs of as per the clients’ needs
• Assisted Mr. Anup Paul [MFIAP], Kolkata, in his works of photography both indoors and outdoors in the field of pictorial and fine art photography.
• Work as the chief photographer in high profile wedding shoots capturing the ceremony as well as several candid
• Work on pre-wedding port-folios both indoor & outdoor locations
Present Kolkata, India

Aniket Paul Photography

Freelance Photographer

Successful completion of commercial photography assignments requiring planning, follow through and results that meet client objectives.

• Project : Marketing brochure and Hoarding for a jewellery outlet, Rupayan Jewelers, 2011
- Scope : Met with client to determine project goals, selected shots & made brochure layout recommendations and gave technical input regarding reproduction of photographs

• Project : Product Catalogue for Century Ply, 2012
- Scope : Worked with client to select & position products; photographed products from different perspectives; Shot photos & researched developing options and presented the clients with finished photos


• Project : Apparel & Product Shoot for Bengalkart.com, 2013
- Scope : Worked closely with client to understand their needs & help position their products on the web in a way that would generate interest & thereby boost business; Working with strict budget limitations, Shot a variety of products ranging from apparels, jewellery, grocery, cutlery & household decorative items.

• Project : Male & Female Portfolios, 2012 - Present
Scope : Worked with various clients to create/update portfolios for new & upcoming models both male & female. Analysing the profile of respective clients, have highlighted the strongest aspects of their features.

• Project : Photo essays on Cultural India, 2011 - Present
Scope : Extensive coverage of the cultural diversities & activities of one of the oldest living cities of the world - Varanasi, India.
I have documented the vibrant and colourful Holi festival celebrated in Mathura and Vrindavan, India.
I have captured the ruggedness of the Himalayas in my Leh, Ladakh & Kashmir Album with candids on the life of the localites.
My works also feature the diversities of Bengal in my albums - Kolkata, Purulia and Gangasagar Mela.
Present Kolkata, India

Avinash Gowariker

Assistant

Joined with the objective of gaining hands-on experience in commercial photography and learn the planning & execution of commercial photo-shoots
• Assisted during photo-shoot
• Helped in the set up (light & camera accessories) pre & post shoot
• Participated in post production activities (retouching, masking, color correcting & compositions on Photoshop)
Mumbai, India

Education

Institute Of Hotel Management, Catering Technology And Applied Nutrition

B Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration

Kolkata, India

Languages

English (Fluent),
Bengali (Native),
Hindi (Advanced),

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, •Adobe InDesign, •Corel Draw,