Phase One P 25 ISO100
Phase One P 25 ISO100
Tarun Khiwal
Tarun Khiwal is among India’s
leading fashion photographers
and a true maverick. Recognized
and featured internationally, his
experimental style and finesse
transformed fashion photography
in India, and gave it a global edge
while also ushering in a new era of
exploration. His journey with the
art form began 25 years ago, and
without any formal training, his
undying passion and commitment
have led him to become one of the
world’s leading photographers.
Phase One P 25 ISO100
Designed by: Manish Arora
Model Credits:
1. Bhavna Sharma & Carol Maria Gracias 2. Michelle Innes 3. Michelle Innes
Makeup: Ambika Pillai
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The strongest, most defining aspect of Tarun’s aesthetic is that he
never conformed to the conventional ‘rules’, but made his own. His
visual style is unmatched because it stems from his Indian roots,
and yet transcends them to speak a contemporary language. Instead
of following western trends and masters, he crafted his own rare
style by drawing inspiration from his personal treasure of memories
and experiences in his own country India; small anecdotes of his
childhood years, or places he’d visited, or celebrations he’d seen,
the culture and traditions that influenced him while growing up.
Each image by Tarun Khiwa l carries this signature backdrop, this
unmistakable sense of heritage and pride in one’s own culture. He
combined this sensibility with the technical and artistic sophistication
of modern photography to deliver images that are distinctly his own
and so unique that they have won him appreciation and accolades
the world over.