VIRAJ S.
Lead Faculty ( Fashion, Advertising, Portraiture Photography )
Viraj S. is a renowned fashion, celebrity, and commercial photographer with a rich career spanning over a decade. A graduate in Applied Arts, Viraj further honed his expertise by studying Marketing and Branding, which provided him with a unique perspective on visual storytelling. His professional journey began at Leo Burnett, one of the world’s leading advertising agencies, where he quickly made a mark.
Over the years, Viraj has collaborated with a multitude of Bollywood celebrities, including
R. Madhavan, Gauhar Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Sonu Sood, Karan Johar, Divya Khosla Kumar, Sonali Kulkarni, Tushaar Kapoor, and Rohit Shetty. He has also had the honor of working with legendary stars such as Rekha, Dharmendra, and Hema Malini. In addition to his celebrity work, Viraj has contributed to the visual branding of renowned companies like ITC, Mahindra and Mahindra, Coca-Cola, Tata, McDonald’s, 3M, and Larsen & Toubro.
Viraj has also delivered impactful workshops at corporates like Kotak Mahindra, Intel, and Canon India. His workshops have not only enhanced the creative skills of corporate employees but also introduced them to the meditative aspects of photography, providing a break from stressful routines and helping cultivate mindfulness.
With a passion for education, Viraj has mentored over 10,000 students in photography and videography over the past decade. His workshops cater to individuals of all age groups, encouraging both young and mature learners to see the world through a different lens. Viraj’s ability to connect with his audience through his words of motivation and rich experience has inspired countless students to embrace photography as a lifelong passion