Nomadic Muse: Fashion Frames of Pushkar

VIJAY SAWNANI

Vijay Sawnani is a fashion, fine art, and commercial photographer driven by a passion for creating visuals that are both aesthetically striking and rich in storytelling. Blending artistic experimentation with precise technical skill, he has worked across fashion editorials, brand campaigns, and emotive portraiture. Constantly exploring new techniques and perspectives, his work reflects a dedication to pushing creative boundaries. At Pushkar 2025, he will mentor participants in harnessing the magic of light, location, and narrative to craft fashion imagery with lasting impact.

INSTAGRAM
BOOK NOW
2e42a9179643457.64fd8e1f831fa
d963a7179643457.64fd8e209c959
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00017
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00038
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00037
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00025
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00016
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00015
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00011
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00010
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00007
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00004
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00003
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00002
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00001

ITINERARY

Where desert dreams meet couture stories 

OCT 31, 2025 | FRIDAY

Lens N Lore

• Check-in at luxury desert camp.
• Orientation with mentors covering fashion photography basics.
• Introductory outdoor fashion shoot with model in evening golden light
• Review session & creative discussion at the lounge.

NOV 01, 2025 | SATURDAY

Village Stories & Desert Textures

• Early Morning departure for nearby village (~10 km radius)
• Fashion shoot blending professional model styling with local subjects, rustic village textures & desert backdrops
• Breakfast on location
• Lunch on location
• Return to basecamp
• Evening review session & group critique

NOV 02, 2025 | SUNDAY

Dunes & Farewell

• Sunrise fashion shoot in the dunes
• Return to basecamp for breakfast
• Group activity with all participants and mentors, regardless of genre, to reflect on experiences, share highlights, and celebrate the journey together.
• Wrap-up review session with mentors for personalized feedback.
• 11:00 AM – Wrap-up & check-out

Learning Outcomes

VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00001
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00016
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00002
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00004
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00007
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00010
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00011
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00015
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00038
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00003
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00025
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00037
VIJAY_SAWNANI_APES_STUDIO_00017

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

GEARS & EQUIPMENTS

What to Bring!

01 Camera Body- DSLR or Mirrorless with full manual control 

02 Lenses: (Recommended)
◦ 35mm / 50mm (environmental portraits & fashion)
◦ 85mm / 135mm (close-up portraits with depth)
◦ 24-70mm / 70-200mm (versatile coverage)

03 Extra Batteries & Memory Cards– Enough for full-day coverage. 

04 ND Filters– For wide-aperture shooting in bright daylight. 

05 Personal Laptop / Backup Drive- For on-site file backup (optional but recommended)

What’s Provided!

01 Reflectors & Diffusers- For controlling natural light in morning and golden-hour shoots

02 Continuous LED Lights/Portable Lighting – For evening sessions and low-light scenarios.

03 Light Stands & Basic Modifiers- Soft diffusion and directional control for portraits.

04 Local Props- Handpicked elements from Pushkar’s culture to enhance the frames.

05 Assistance- On-ground team to help with quick setups and light adjustments.

BOOK NOW