Fashion nominee

I’ve always been inspired by movies and music videos taking influence from futuristic fashion. Living in NYC the last few years has helped me gain and develop a new perspective on the same. Inevitably and over time it has grown to become a part of my style.

This editorial, titled Electric Carnival is all about neon lights. I am a strong believer that in my photography work, I channel some of the major influences that have set experiences in my personal life. Since the current partial lockdown situation has got us all working from home, exploring the empty streets of New York has been nothing but a treat to the eyes. The empty neon lit streets in a usually bustling city like NYC could no longer go unnoticed.

This experience triggered the concept and led to the birth of this photo series. Working closely with an outstanding team of artists, I could easily marry my concept with the muse. My subject’s raw beauty and bold personality combined by the make-up artist’s expertise fit perfectly than ever.

Beauty and fashion are what define Rutvik Katuri and his photography. With roots in India, and The United States, Rutvik graduated from the New York Film Academy in early 2017.

Seeking inspiration from the multicultural cities he's grown up in, his work is a symphony of color and the human form's intricacy. Currently based out of New York, his work has been featured in prominent magazines like Harpers Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, L’Officiel, Maxim; and on the covers of some exquisite magazines like Style Cruze, GMARO, Moevir, Imirage, to name a few. Moreover, his work was also featured and showcased on multiple Time Square billboards.

He always lives by the mantra, "get inspired, stay inspired, and inspire others". With accolades of over 50 awards from IPA, PX3, Fine Art Photography Awards, Rangefinder, Photoville, WPPI and WPE in his repertoire, Rutvik continues to create a journey of bewilderment for his viewers. With the curiosity to explore and learn, he creatively directs his shoots and retouches all his imagery. This not only helps him with quality control but also helps him continually recreate his aesthetic. With this same philosophy, he has hosted and delivered multiple photography and retouching workshops across the globe.