Ashish Gupta (also known as Ashish Shankar)

📱 Mobile: +91 94033 77766

📧 Email: aashishshankar@gmail.com

💼 Professional Experience

•Assistant Photo Editor, The Times of India

2013 – Present

Over a decade of experience leading visual storytelling for one of India’s largest newspapers, overseeing coverage of major national events and editorial features.

•Senior Photographer, The Indian Express

June 2005

Captured high-impact news imagery across politics, culture, and city life, contributing to front-page stories and special reports.

•Chief Photographer, The Asian Age

December 2002

Directed the photography desk, managing assignments and mentoring junior photographers.

•Freelance Photographer, The Indian Express

October 2001

Worked on diverse editorial assignments, building a strong foundation in photojournalism.

🎬 Additional Projects

•Official Still Photographer

For Rajesh Seth’s feature film Yatharth, released in October 2002.

•Freelance Fashion Photography

Contributed to international and Indian fashion publications, including Elle International and Indiawali Bride.