Candid Memoirs · Photography

Seeing life through a candid lens

A designer turned photographer, capturing the true essence of a moment — from quiet portraits to the loudest weddings. Natural, unobtrusive, made to last.

WeddingsPre-WeddingPortraitsFamilyCorporateEvents
What I shoot

How can I help?

Every frame is made with an eye for light, story and emotion — whatever the occasion asks for.

Why work with me

An eye trained over two decades

Great photography is less a service than an experience — built on trust, patience and a designer's instinct for composition.

20

Years behind the lens

Two decades photographing people from all walks of life.

Designer's eye

A design background shapes every frame — light, balance, story.

Natural & unobtrusive

I stay out of the moment so the moment stays real.

Made to last

Images edited and finished to be kept for a lifetime.

Selected work

A look through my lens

From the full arc of a wedding day to quiet portraits and events. Tap any image to view it larger — use ← → to browse.

Photograph by Shantanu Rao
About

My name is Shantanu Rao

I'm a designer turned photographer specialising in portraits and candid photography. Through my lens, I capture the essence of a moment to be preserved for eternity — a combination of skill, creativity and a genuine love for the craft.

With over two decades photographing everything from intimate parties to full weddings, I've worked with clients from all walks of life. My style is natural and unobtrusive: I let moments unfold and quietly catch the true ones. Explore the work, and reach out to talk about yours.

— Shantanu
Good to know

Got questions?

Weddings and pre-weddings, portraits (dramatic, family, kids and corporate headshots), and events of all sizes. If you have something else in mind, just ask.

Natural, candid and unobtrusive. I focus on real emotion and strong composition rather than stiff, over-directed poses.

Yes — happy to discuss travel for weddings and destination sessions. Reach out with your dates and location.

Send a message with your occasion, date and a little about what you're after, and I'll get back to you to talk through the details.

Let's talk

The perfect shot is one conversation away

Tell me about your day and what you'd like to remember from it.