ABOUT SAUNAKSPACE
Saunak Shah is an Indian-born, New York City-based travel & portrait photographer, graphic designer & creative director with over 15 years of experience.
Saunak is the Founder of Pursuit of Portraits (PoP), a Brooklyn-based collective that represents diverse global creators via curated experiences, brand activations, shared narratives, content creation and community building.
Saunak is a Brand Ambassador for Google Pixel & American Express, Adobe Express.
Photos above aggregated via @saunakspace
SERVICES
PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY / CREATIVE DIRECTION / SOCIAL INFLUENCING & STRATEGY / MARKETING & BRAND CONSULTANCY / EVENTS / TRAVEL & STORYTELLING / WORKSHOPS, INTERVIEWS & SPEAKER ENGAGEMENTS / COMMUNITY BUILDING
PARTNERSHIPS
Delta, Land Rover, Adobe, Procter & Gamble, Garmin, OPPO Mobile, W Hotels, Scotch & Soda, Kimo Sabe Mezcal, Skillshare and more.
Ranging from Airline to Automobile, Technology to Apparel, Mobile to Consumer, Saunak has worked for some of the leading players in the industry.
The shift from traditional to online marketing and in-person experiences has provided not only opportunities but also distinct narratives.
PORTRAITURE
Sense of place, conceptual work, lookbook, LGBTQI+ creatives and themes around identity, diversity and more.
Much of Saunak’s work reflects his own youth, sense of self and identity, outlook towards how he sees the world and people around him. Saunak’s work includes a mix of design, societal and structural undertones, cultural influences, style and fashion, and sense of place.
ROLE REVERSAL
NEW DELHI, INDIA – A modern day spin on the age old patriarchy in Indian classical portraits of royalty where men are portrayed as powerful and women as wives, consorts or concubines.
MOOD FOR LOVE
HANOI, VIETNAM – Inspired by Wong Kar-Wei's classic film “In the mood for love”; this collaboration visually and poetically captures the essence of Vietnamese styling via storytelling.
UNKNOWN UNION
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – So much of South Africa still rests on the legacy of apartheid and political unrest and this set uses fashion to communicate and provide strength to unheard voices.
TRAVEL
Destination getaways, popular and off the beaten path adventures, top memories, a 2021 wish list and mood boards from 35 countries.
“Travel provides perspective; it opens new horizons to see things differently. As an artist I’ve always been interested in capturing the world the way I see it. The big picture but also what lies right in front of us”
Events & EXPERIENCES
AfroPunk, Pride, New York Fashion Week, events and more.
“Capturing candids on the street, the vibe at cultural events or backstage at a fashion show are some hotspots I find myself as a photographer. Much that I love mainstream portraiture, I love the humanity behind moments that are effortless and unadulterated”.
COMMUNITY
1 Year, 5 Continents, 21+ countries, 5000+ Creatives, 8Million Photos, 50Million Impressions.
Saunak quit his full-time job at IBM Interactive Experience as Associate Design Director to pursue his passion for photography and travel. In 2018 he led the Global Pursuit over 1 year to 5 continents and over 21+ countries with Pursuit of Portraits. He met over 5000 people in person and created impact not only in impressions but IRL.
Saunak’s first solo gallery show; “The Space Between Us” debuted at Parasol Projects from July 4th – 7th, 2019 in Nolita, New York in partnership with Printique captures Saunak’s journey through 21 countries over 5 continents on The Global Pursuit.
HIGHLIGHTS
How does one define top highlights with visuals? View some special yet significant moments that helped shape personal and professional growth.
ABOUT ME
Work experience, brand partnerships, articles & interviews, in the news, exhibitions & shows, publications and more. An overview of recent and past accomplishments
