Portfolio
Welcome to my portfolio!
You will find a gist about me and my work, along with sample images that I have shot.
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Disclaimer!
This gallery merely contains a couple of pictures I've shot to give a glimpse of my work to my prospective clients. All photos are copyright-protected. Any illegal download, screen capture, or printing, reposting, or selling of the pictures is strictly prohibited and punishable by law.
Kindly get in touch for further communication.
About
Info
- I am R Param and I breath through the lense!!!
- Rain or shine I shoot
- I am a young, passionate sports photographer based in India.
- My objective is to love what I do and to be loved for what I do.
- I have a deep understanding of framing and composition.
- My job lets me become a magician who can freeze time.
- Available for national and international assignments.
Character Traits
- Creative
- Humorous
- Honest
- Positive vibe spreader
- Proactive
- Easy to train
Hobbies
- Going on forums and answering unanswered questions related to camera gear.
- Conducting workshops for underprivileged School children.
Personal information
- Non drinker
- Non smoker
- Unmarried
- I am in a relationship only with photography.
- English / Tamil / Hindi
- Vegetarian
Work Experience
ICC MEN'S CRICKET WORLD CUP
Indian Premier League
Formula 4
Atp Challenger
chennai super kings
tamilnadu premier league
Chennai City F.C
Neymar JR's five
iDream tiruppur tamizhans
Tamil nadu badminton super league
Ranji Trophy
News Publications
My work has been featured in diverse media outlets like :-
Times Now
Republic World
One India
India Today
The New Indian Express
India TV News
Besides this, content shot by me has also been repeatedly featured on numerous social media platforms like BehindWoods, NewsGlitz, and the official social media handles and websites of sports teams like IDTT, TNPL, Chennai Super Kings, etc.
Equiptments
Cameras and lenses
- Canon EOS R5 with extra batteries
- Canon EOS R7 with extra batteries
- Memory cards and card reader
- 12-24 mm F4
- 24-70 mm F2.8
- 70-200 mm F2.8
- 50 mm F1.8
- 100 mm F2.8
- 150-600
- 500 mm F4 IS
Lighting
- Canon 430 EX ii Flash
- Godox V860iii Flash
- Godox V1 Flash
- Godox SK400ii (x2)
- continuous studio light
- Sungun continuous light
- Ring light
- Flash diffusers, light modifiers, soft umbrellas, color gels, and Heavy duty Hydraulic stands
- Multiple roller bags and other accessories like flash holders, etc.
- 7-foot photo backdrop (lite gray)
Software licenses
- Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Lightroom / and other Adobe products.
- Photo Mechanic 6 (lifetime subscription)
- Topaz Labs Denoise AI Software (lifetime subscription)
- Ms. Office with Word / Excel / PPT, etc. (lifetime)
- Fast Stone (fast image culling software) (lifetime)
Accessories
- Vanguard Tripod
- Lowpro backpacks
- Circular Polarizer Filter with Step-Up Rings
- Wireless shutter release
- Manfrotto monopod
- Appendages such as external hard disks, SSDs, Thunderbolt cables, a gimbal head, and a dehumidifier cabinet to store all the gear to safeguard it from dust and moisture.
Testimonial
A good work speaks for itself! It's value increase when people recommend it.
Clickmad Sukumar (Canon EOS Brand Ambassador)
His wordplay while captioning images is just phenomenal. This makes his photos stand out even more.
Prasanna (BCCI-certified coach)
He wears inner protection guards while in close range of the practice nets. This shows his "professionalism." I can clearly tell that he has a lot of respect for sports and photography.
Varun (BCCI-certified coach)
His creativity and photojournalistic thinking set him apart from the rest. When there is a group of photographers shooting the same thing, one can bet that Param will always come up with a new perspective, unlike any others.
Harshini
Has a keen eye for unique angles. Predicts the tempo of the moment and acts proactively to capture the moments.
Murugan
He knows how to make the best out of any situation, even though there are a lot of constraints around him. Knows the limitations of the venue and comes prepared for the worst.
SPR
He has a knack for capturing natural, candid moments. Knows his gear well and makes full use of all its abilities.
Apart from the above eminent people, my dedication to photography was noted by a member of the audience during the CWC match. He happened to post an appreciation video for me, which went viral. Clocking almost 35 million views in a few weeks. I consider this to be the ultimate testimonial.
Others
Just a few things to remember
The client shall ensure enough freedom is given to the photographer to discharge his duties. The client shall ensure that the prerequisites, such as accreditation and other necessary documents, are taken care of. The client should extend the required support and avoid miscommunication. The client shall ensure proper electricity supply and continuous high-speed internet connection through wifi or Ethernet. It will be appreciated if protection from the sun / rain is provided, as camera equipment is not made to be tested by nature.
Copyright terms
Full details about owning and commercializing the images and terms of use, along with details of image circulation, must be discussed well in advance to avoid any confusion in the future.
Responsibility and liability
In case of a camera failure, I will have a backup camera to never miss the action. In case of card corruption, I will have backup storage. Please note that I do not take responsibility for the storage after delivering it to the client until we agree upon an archive package. Any damage incurred to myself or to my gear during the shoot due to the negligence of others will be calculated as damage due to ignorance, and the commissioning company or the client shall take the necessary precautions and insurance to prevent any such mishap.
Illness or Unavoidable Circumstances
We must preplan and arrange alternatives or have backup plans if I am unable to work due to reasons such as sickness / disaster / unavoidable emergency, etc.
Visa and International Travel
I am an Indian citizen with a valid Indian passport. For all international events, a visa sponsorship and other expenses such as air travel, etc. are expected to be taken care of by the commissioning agency.
Work Ethics Disclosure
Once I am commissioned by a particular agency to cover a particular event for a particular period of time,I will not take up any other order during that time period, Without prior information.
FAQ
What are the normal working hours, and can they be extended?
There are no specific hours for my photography work. My day could start at 4 in
the morning or 8 in the evening. A typical day of work would consist of 8 hours.
4 hours + break for food + another 4 hours. A minimum of 8 hours of sleep is
required in between 2 days of back-to-back day-night shoots. Overtime and extra
hours can be negotiated well in advance to avoid payment and work-hour
confusion. No unexpected extra-hour work will be appreciated.
Travel time should also be kept in mind.
How is the payment calculated?
There are a lot of factors that contribute to the cost, such as the amount of gear deployed / work hours / period of assignment / how tasking the work deadline is, risk factors involved, etc. So it is very difficult to even give a ballpark figure without knowing the majority of the variables involved. Please get in touch with as much information as possible to get a personalized quote.
What is the interval between payments?
Different kinds of events call for different payment periods. One-day or half-day events are to be paid for the same day or in advance. Assignment payments are to be made weekly. For events that are over a few months long, monthly payments will be accepted. If the client decides to cancel the plan at the last minute, the advance amount will not be refunded. Any delay in payment beyond the agreed-upon date will not be appreciated.
What are the costs that will be charged additionally?
The cost of boarding, lodging, air travel, local transport, visa, etc. will be
passed on to the client. (at cost price)
Any additional services, such as shooting video, editing photos or videos,
printing photo books, overtime work hours, additional gear if required,
additional scope of work, consultation services, etc., will be charged
separately.
Taxes will be charged separately if the client requires a tax invoice. Please
get in touch to learn more.
Contact
I love talking to new people :)
Kindly do not hesitate to text or call me anytime.
Name: R Param
Mail ID:
popcornparam@gmail.com
(I check my e-mail regularly and reply within 24 hours to all the emails.)
Phone number for calling and WhatsApp:
+91 8754586449
Indian SIM card (Airtel carrier) (I prefer this as my primary communication
source.)
Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/popcornparam/
(I reply to all DMs.)