I have been on these streets for over a decade. Let me take you inside them.
Kolkata · My home · My streets
I was raised here. I have been photographing these streets for over a decade — not visiting them, living them. That difference shows in every tour I lead.
I know which vendor at the flower market will let you in before sunrise. I know where the wrestlers train by the Howrah Bridge and how to approach them with respect.
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Where I take you
Every tour is customised, but these are the experiences I lead most often.
Photo Tours
Explore Kolkata with a photographer who knows every corner, face, and light in the city.
Private Workshops
Two years of constant workshops refined into a curriculum that transforms how you see, not...
Photo Walks
A photo walk lets you discover a new location through a photographer's eye, walking for 2-...
Fixer Services
In Kolkata for an editorial or commercial assignment? Local access, logistics, and cultura...
Varanasi Tour
Varanasi is unlike any other city on earth. Every ghat tells a story, every dawn brings a...
Rajasthan Expedition
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur — rich in colour, texture, and tradition. Each location has a dis...
Ladakh Expedition
Vast, minimal, and deeply still. Light shifts quickly across mountains and monasteries, de...
Delhi Photo Tour
Historic and modern, chaotic and composed. From Old Delhi lanes to quiet urban corners, De...
Kolkata Night Tour
Kolkata at night is a different city entirely. Neon lights, quiet lanes, and a completely...
Durga Puja Special
Durga Puja transforms Kolkata into a living canvas. Emotion, devotion, and spectacle come...
What clients say
"I had lost all drive and motivation after 17 years of photography for a variety of reasons. This changed in the first 3 days with this man. His drive, dedication, guidance, leaders..."
John Basely
Australia
"“Shivam put in an amazing effort to give us all an experience of a lifetime. You truly are a great business partner and a lifelong friend. I learnt a lot from you. The photography..."
Steve Bowler
Australia
""Shivam's photography workshop in Ladakh was an unforgettable experience! Meticulously planned, with epic teaching that broke down complex concepts into easily digestible bits. Shi..."
Bruce Westerman
Australia
Where I take you
Once you've seen Kolkata, there's an entire country to explore. I lead private tours across India most photographically extraordinary regions.
Varanasi
In Varanasi, the extraordinary is found in the ordinary—pilgrims, boatmen, priests, and lo...
Delhi
Delhi, a city where ancient monuments, vibrant street life, and everyday human moments com...
Agra
While the Taj Mahal draws the world to Agra, it is the city's people, heritage, and living...
Rajasthan
Explore the royal heart of India as we travel through Rajasthan's historic cities, each of...
Ladakh
Ladakh, where ancient monasteries, high-altitude deserts, and Himalayan culture create an...
Mumbai
Fast, dense, and full of energy. From early mornings at the docks to crowded trains.
Nagaland
Photograph the vibrant tribes, rich cultural traditions, and remote mountain landscapes of...
Pushkar Camel Fair
One of the most photographically spectacular events in India.
Chennai
Chennai moves at its own pace, rooted in tradition yet quietly evolving.
Festival of India
Various Festivals of India to be covered.
Private & Customized Tours
Tailor-made photography journeys across India, designed around your interests, pace, and p...
From the streets · Kolkata & India
Every image here was made on the same streets I will take you to. This is what is possible.
The same streets. Your images. Book a Kolkata Photo Tour with Shivam Pandey.
Book a Photo TourTell me when you are travelling, what draws you to India, and what you want to make. I will design a tour around you.