Ankit Ray is an internationally oriented Portrait and AdvertisingPhotographer with over 10 years of experience in photography, specializing in Advertising Photography, Portrait Photography, and luxury monochrome portraiture.
Ankit began his journey as a photographer at the age of 15, when his family gifted him his first camera. What started as an early fascination with photography developed into a professional career spanning portraiture, advertising, commercial photography, automotive photography, and visual storytelling. He holds a PG Diploma in Commercial Photography and Cinematography from Light & Life Academy, Ooty.
Over the years, Ankit has worked with and created visual content for brands including Hyundai, Honda Two Wheelers, Red Bull, Jack & Jones, Sheaffer, Balvenie, Cohiba Cigars, 3M Car Care, FirstCry, Wise Owl, Ozora, and Blue Tea, among others. His professional experience also includes working alongside established photographers and creative teams across commercial and editorial projects.
Ankit's photography is defined by an observational and detail-oriented approach, combined with empathy and strong people skills. His ability to understand people, products, brands, and their stories allows him to create imagery that feels intentional rather than simply visually striking. His approach to portraiture particularly focuses on authenticity, emotion, character, and refined monochrome aesthetics.
His work and photography journey have been associated with platforms and institutions including ReadInFrame, IIP Kolkata, and Light & Life Academy.
Today, Ankit Ray is expanding beyond traditional photography into AI Film Production, Content Curation, Creative Consultation, and visual storytelling, with the goal of helping brands, individuals, and creative teams communicate their stories and showcase their products at an international level.
Ankit Ray Photography works across commercial campaigns, advertising, portraits, luxury imagery, automotive photography, and visual content, bringing together photographic craft, creative direction, technology, and storytelling to create distinctive visual identities for brands and people.