Portrait of Saumya
NIFT Hyderabad B.Des Fashion Communication
About

Saumya — visual storyteller.

I'm a Fashion Communication student at NIFT Hyderabad specialising in photography, videography, and visual direction. I work end-to-end — concept, storyboard, shoot, edit — because I think the best visual work comes from one consistent eye across the whole process. I approach every idea with empathy, curiosity, and creative intent, and make sure all of it comes through in the final frame.

Based in
Hyderabad, India
Studying
NIFT Hyderabad
Focus
Photo · Film · Direction
Work Experience

Professional journey

Leadership roles, brand work and productions — from campus festivals to global fashion events.

2026

PhotoGrafi — spe

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Freelance

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2026

Head of Photography — Spectrum

NIFT Hyderabad Annual Fest

Event

Led and managed a cross-functional photography team of 10+ members across the 3-day festival, delegating responsibilities across 15+ coverage areas including main stage, workshops, fashion shows, and cultural performances, delivering a curated archive of 500+ final images for institutional use. Directed the Spectrum promotional video independently, owning the full creative pipeline: concept development, storyboarding, shoot direction, editing, and final delivery for campus-wide circulation.

2025

Backstage Wardrobe Assistant — 72nd Miss World 2026 Finale

Event

72nd Miss World Finale

Operated backstage at a globally broadcast pageant featuring contestants from 100+ nations, providing direct wardrobe support to the styling team during the live grand finale. Gained critical exposure to international-scale fashion production and precision execution under high-pressure, zero-margin-for-error conditions.

2026

Videographer & Photographer — Unfound Modelling Agency

Unfound Modelling Agency

Under 25 Summit

Filmed the Under 25 Summit at NIFT Hyderabad as designated college videographer, capturing keynote sessions and highlights for institutional use. Collaborated with Unfound Modelling Agency on a pre-launch model portfolio shoot, delivering imagery aligned with their brand identity.

2026

Brand Campaign Photographer & Videographer — Videographer

Nift

Sepal (Freelance)

Captured and filmed on-set brand campaign photography and videography for Sepal (Shark Tank India featured brand), delivering a complete visual package (stills and motion) that reinforced the brand's identity across commercial and digital platforms.

2026

Sub-Head of Photography — Spectrum

NIFT Hyderabad

Annual Fest

Executed on-ground photography coverage across the 3-day festival and contributed to promo video concept development, storyboarding, and team coordination.

2026

Photography Team Member

NIFT

Chaap Festival , NIFT Convocation and NIFT Graduation Show

Documented Chaap a 6-day cultural celebration of India's handloom heritage , covering live artisan demos, workshops, and 40+ alumni brand showcases. Also covered the NIFT Graduation Show and Convocation as part of the official photography team.

2026

Head of Photography | Spectrum, NIFT Hyderabad | 2026 — Spectrum

NIFT Hyderabad

Spectrum, NIFT Annual Fest

Led a 20-person photography team across a 3-day college festival, managing coverage across 15+ areas including main stage, fashion shows, and cultural performances. Also worked on the Spectrum promo video from concept through final edit, contributing across storyboarding, shoot, and post-production.

2025

Photographer & Videographer — Sepal Brand Campaign

Sepal

Freelance

Shot brand campaign photography and videography for Sepal, a brand featured on Shark Tank India. Delivered a complete visual package , stills and motion , built around the brand's identity for commercial and digital platforms.

Capabilities

Skills & expertise

Creative Direction

End-to-end concept development, campaign art direction, and full creative pipeline ownership from brief to final delivery.

Photography

Studio and outdoor photography. Sony Alpha 6700 (personal), Canon EOS / Nikon D-Series (studio). Natural and multipoint lighting setups.

Videography & Cinematography

Brand campaigns, concept films, documentaries, event coverage, and promo videos. Full production pipeline from concept to delivery.

Storyboarding

Shot planning, mood board construction, visual references, and lighting design before every production. Strong pre-production discipline.

Post-Production

Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve (colour grading), Lightroom, Photoshop, Audition. Editing and colour as storytelling tools.

Visual Research

Deep contextual research into cultural, historical, and visual references — grounding projects in meaning and strategic intent.

3D / Blender

3D renders and experimental visual work in Blender and SketchUp. Explores digital materiality and light simulation.

Writing & Research

Feature writing, industry interviews, and editorial content for Elev8 Fashion Magazine (NIFT Academic Project). Research & Analysis.

Recognition

Achievements & awards

2026 · Winner · NIFT Hyderabad

Photowalk Competition

Solo shoot at Golkonda Fort; selected for outstanding composition and heritage storytelling at NIFT Hyderabad's annual Photowalk competition.

Seeking internship · 2026

Open to opportunities at production houses, brands & agencies.