10K Portraits

​​Personal Backstory & Service Philosophy

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Career Background: ​Before I started 10K Portraits, I spent over 15 years in IT service and process design and service quality at large, well known IT organizations in middle management roles. Those years brought immense learning, maturity, growth, and a broader perspective.​ However, over time, I felt constrained by the environment where doing the right thing is not possible, not encouraged. Those never ending fire-fights, 'needed-it-yesterday' demands, competing personal agendas (among other reasons, these come to mind). As a result, much of what I had to do was a priority for some higher up but not necessarily for the good of the organization. I felt disenchanted.

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Turning Point: But slowly but surely came the realization that a life of doing something simpler, truer, something genuine and authentic is what I needed. I have but one life to live and my time here is limited.

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The Calling: Photography became my antidote—a small, personal practice where I could bring clarity, care, and intention to everything I do. Portrait photography specifically is the specialization that let me build this service with skill, honesty, sincerity, and in a lasting manner. These are the values that this humble service is built upon.

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10K Portraits is the name I gave it - which means ten thousand portraits. I named it taking inspiration from  Malcom Gladwell's fantastic book 'Outliers'. 10K Portraits is just me —no staff, no middlemen. I take care of everything myself, from planning to delivery. ​

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​​​What Can You Expect From Me? (Service Promise)

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• Clear, transparent Communication, no surprises: I document everything —pricing, process, timelines—so you don’t have to guess, no hidden fees, no false/vague promises, no discounts, no hustle.

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• Professional standards: I am serious about planning the shoots carefully, showing up on time, and not wasting your time.

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• No short cuts: I don’t rush sessions, don't cut corners, no jugaad. We’ll take the time needed to get it right, I will do what's necessary to provide the service I am paid for.

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• A great experience:

  • I will never judge you no matter how you look

  • I don't discuss about you with other customers or anyone else

  • Your photos will be in my portfolio only (unless you opt out) no where else

  • I never share your contact details with anyone else, no matter what

  • I will always treat you with dignity and respect

  • I value your time and take measures wasting it (I will show up on time and you will never have to follow-up with me for anything)

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What I Expect From You?

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• Trust my process: I fine tuned my process to make 10K Portraits the best service you ever experienced. Hence I request you to trust me and be open to my guidance and suggestions - if you know better (quite possible), I would learn from you. I might make mistakes and am willing to learn from them.

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• Don't bargain: the prices you find here are fixed and are the best I can offer at this time. Everything you paid for will be yours even if you don't ask - please don't expect any freebies or concessions. If these prices are beyond your budget, I totally understand and wish you good luck. Comeback when you are ready for my service. 

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• Make timely payment:  as per the price list - I don't offer 'cash on delivery' option, full payment to be made before delivery of finished photos.

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• No follow-up needed: You will get your photos as per the promised date, no need to follow-up, ever for the deliverables, that's a guarantee!

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• Give feedback: Please pay forward by telling others about what you think about my service. 

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I look forward to working with you to make portraits you can be proud of.

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