Reviews & Testimonials
Over 500 photographers from around the world have joined me on the streets of India. These are their words — unedited and unscripted.
Video testimonials
Video testimonials recorded after tours and workshops.
Jake Thomas
@jakethomasphotography
"Shivam is nothing short of brilliant when it came to assisting me around Kolkata. He knows..."
Paul Somers
@paulsomersphotography
"Shivam has an amazing knowledge of Kolkata and what a photographer is uniquely looking for..."
Lorenz Lazzati
@lorenz.lazzati
"I had the pleasure to work with Shivam for a week during a project in Kolkata. He was able..."
Andrew Hong Teoh
Singapore
"Best photography experience I have ever had. Shivam knowledge of the city is unmatched — a..."
John Kardys
USA
"An incredible experience photographing Kolkata. Shivam opened doors I never would have fou..."
Tom Pitts
UK
"Shivam made our Kolkata and Varanasi trip truly special. His knowledge of people and place..."
Murray Sye
Canada
"Exceptional guide. Shivam knows exactly where the light falls and how to help you connect..."
Bill Mackintosh
Australia
"I was with Shivam for 12 days and got some of the best photos of my life. The logistics we..."
Steve Bowler
Australia
"Truly a great business partner and a lifelong friend. You put in an amazing effort to give..."
Written reviews
From private tours, 1-on-1 workshops, and group expeditions across India.
Jake Thomas
"Shivam is nothing short of brilliant when it came to assisting me around Kolkata. He knows the area very well and got us into spots we never would have found alone."
"Shivam has an amazing knowledge of Kolkata and what a photographer is uniquely looking for. I trust him as my go-to guide across India."
Paul Somers
"I had the pleasure to work with Shivam for a week during a project in Kolkata. He was able to get me into places I could never have accessed alone."
Lorenz Lazzati
"Best photography experience I have ever had. Shivam knowledge of the city is unmatched — and his ability to help you connect with people on the street is extraordinary."
Andrew Hong Teoh
"An incredible experience photographing Kolkata. Shivam opened doors I never would have found on my own. Every morning was different and perfectly planned."
John Kardys
"Shivam made our Kolkata and Varanasi trip truly special. His knowledge of people and places is extraordinary and his patience is endless."
Tom Pitts
"Exceptional guide. Shivam knows exactly where the light falls and how to help you connect with the city. Worth every rupee."
Murray Sye
"I was with Shivam for 12 days and got some of the best photos of my life. The logistics were flawless — and he is a wonderful human being."
Bill Mackintosh
"Truly a great business partner and a lifelong friend. You put in an amazing effort to give us all an experience of a lifetime."
Steve Bowler
Every photographer who has joined me has left with images they're proud of. Book your tour or workshop and find out for yourself.