Himanshu Seth has been working as a professional commercial photographer for a decade now. He graduated majoring in Scientific Photography from TAFE Australia, in 1997. After finishing his studies he backpacked around Australia, Indonesia, Canada, America, Mexico, UK, & Africa before finally coming back to Mumbai in 1998 & starting his professional career. His extensive travel helped him understand & absorb various, cultures, places & people, & that has been instrumental in his unique style of work. He is a very simple & clean person & his work reflects that same simplicity.
Over the years he has developed a steady loyal clientele who are extremely comfortable working with him. Some of them are: POGO & Cartoon Network, Essilor, Pidilite Industries, Kissan, Tresmode, Godrej, Indica, Indigo, Elle, Grazia, Marwar, Verve, Shyamal & Bhumika, etc.
Himanshu has also been very keen on giving back to his profession & in his small way tries to make a difference by way of teaching & taking guest lectures. He teaches at Girish Mistry’s Shari Academy & from time to time takes a few classes for NIFT. In his endeavour to give back, he has tied up with Girish Mistry & Camps of India to conduct photography workshops at various locations in India.
Some testimonials:
Himanshu is one rare and fun photographer. I say rare because he's one of the few who has a knack of delivering quality without making much ado about it. His rapport with his subjects also adds to this. He can put anyone at ease and get the best results from them. One of the most memorable experiences I've had with him is when he shot a male model on one beam of a roof and he himself was seated on another beam. I had my heart in my mouth, but the shot eventually was a stunner. His technique and style are unique and he can move effortlessly from abstract to fashion. I just wish he would get over his staircase fixation!
Ritika Bajaj – Editor Marwar Magazine
Himanshu is a very creative and innovative photographer. He gets involved in the concept of the shoot and his inputs are generally apt. He respects the brief given to him at all times. He always listens keenly to me and exchanges his views often with me and my team if we send him sample shots. He handles models with great diplomacy and he treats the entire team with deep respect. He is one of the arms of G2 The Global Gujarati magazine which has made g2 the success it is today. The suggestion to shoot Hrishitaa Bhatt for our inaugural issue came from him. Of course I sometimes see a shot which is a photographer's delight but an editor's nightmare ! Hope he will be able to curb his wild meanderings and give us award- winning cover shots in future !
PRITTI KUMAR - Editor and CEO - G2 The Global Gujarati
I have worked with Himanshu on various wedding projects and time and again he
has proven to be excellent at the wedding portraits he has shot for my
clients. Besides his fabulous work, Himanshu is extremely professional and is
always coming up with interesting new concepts for the shoots which makes his
work all the more unique.
Tejal Kadakia - Founder - Knot Forever - Wedding Planners & Coordinators
I think Himanshu is a very down to earth, easy going photographer to begin with as not many people in his industry are so easy to work with. He delivers on time & makes life very comfortable even if there isn’t much to the brief on the shoot. And yes of course the best part, foodie’s like me have a blast at his studio☺ .. and he bitches about women like a woman .. hahahaha!!!
Karishma – Marie Claire
"Himanshu is a pleasure to work with. He is a talented, creative professional, yet he is completely down to earth. You feel your shoot is every bit as important to him as it is to you. He has a great eye for detail, style and composition. Even before you start the shoot, just hearing him talk about ideas he has and being around his energy...you feel excited about the shoot instead of nervous! We recently did a shoot with Himanshu and let me say. working with him is an absolute pleasure. His creativity and professionalism were an inspiration. Himanshu is truly a good guy and his work speaks for itself. He delivers what he promises, when he promises it. We will without a doubt work with Himanshu on future projects."
Harish / Sagar / Mohan - Orchard Bangalore, A Leo Burnett / Publicis Groupe Company
Well, Himanshu Seth is a great photographer to work with. You always know that the end result will look great. The best part though is that as a model (for me)he really gives you the space to express yourself, and lets you give what you want to contribute to that picture. Sometimes when he wants to stir it any other way then he does that with great subtlety and diplomacy, which is so fantastic. So when the captain is so good, the boat always docks at the right port!!!:)
Kamalika Basak – Model
HIMANSHU SETH – WHAT MAKES HIM CLICK?
He sees the world not as it is, but as he wants it to be.
That’s Himanshu Seth, ace photographer for you.
Ever since he can remember, ‘photography’ was always what he wanted to do.
And today, despite shooting scores of ad campaigns and editorial shoots, he still comes across as a very unassuming guy with his head still on his shoulders.
One of his many strengths is the fact that he’s always willing to experiment.
What’s more, his youthful exuberance holds him in good stead, especially when the project demands an edgy look or feel.
This can be gauged from the fact that a lot of Ad agency people who’ve worked with him, always come back again for more. - Maneesh Sharma - McCann
His philosophy: Click & let click