Saikat Bhadra
Photographer | Aspiring Cinematographer
Email: saikattour@gmail.com 
Location: Bangladesh

Professional Summary:
Seasoned photographer with 20+ years of expertise in documentary, commercial, and Ngo photography, now expanding into filmmaking to merge still and motion storytelling. Proficient in Adobe Suite workflows, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Committed to
creating visuals that drive social impact and resonate with global audiences.

Core Competencies
Photography Mastery
Documentary & Photojournalism | Portrait, Fashion, & Commercial Photography 

 Landscape, Architectural, & Still Life | NGO & Advocacy Storytelling
 Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro | Natural & Studio Lighting

Filmmaking/Cinematography
 Video Production & Editing (Premiere Pro) | Scriptwriting & Storyboarding
 Documentary-Style Storytelling | B-Roll & Interview Filming (NGO projects)
 Collaborative Workflows | Drone Operation (Familiar)

Leadership & Soft Skills
 Team Mentorship | Cross-Functional Project Management
 Client & NGO Relations | Workshop Facilitation

Professional Experience
Freelance Professional Photographer
Oct 2020 – Present | Bangladesh (Global Clients)
 Delivered 150+ projects for NGOs, corporations, and private clients, capturing
documentary, commercial, and event photography with a 95% client retention rate.
Pioneered hybrid photo/video projects for NGOs, producing advocacy films that
combined stills and motion content to drive donor engagement.
Mentored 10+ junior photographers in narrative techniques and Adobe Suite workflows.

Senior Photojournalist
The Business Standard | Apr 2019 – Sep 2020
Shot 200+ front-page visuals for breaking news and features, often under 24-hour
deadlines.
Collaborated with video teams to produce multimedia stories, enhancing digital audience
engagement by 30%.

Head of Department (New Media)
Dhaka Tribune | Aug 2018 – Apr 2019
 Led a 12-person team in creating visual content for digital users, reducing production
timelines by 25%.
Spearheaded the integration of video content into editorial workflows, training staff in
basic cinematography.

New Media Videographer & Assistant Producer
bdnews24.com & Dhaka Tribune | Jul 2017 – Aug 2018
 Produced 100+ video stories for digital platforms, mastering Premiere Pro for editing
and color grading.
 Coordinated with journalists to script and film interviews, establishing best practices for
visual consistency.

Staff Photojournalist
The Daily Prothom Alo | Apr 2010 – Jul 2014
Contributed to investigative series blending still photography with early video
experiments for print and digital platforms.

Education & Development
 Graduate in Photography | Pathshala (South Asian Media Institute) | 2006–2009
 Basic Course in Photography | BPI (Bangladesh Photographic Institute) | 2005
Self-Paced Cinematography Training | Scriptwriting, DaVinci Resolve, and
documentary storytelling (2022–Present)

Key Achievements
 Published Work: Featured in PERSPECTIVE (2009 book), Saudi Aramco World (USA),
and Silkroad Magazine (Hong Kong).
Global Exhibitions: Chobi Mela V (Bangladesh), Museum of Photography (Russia),
Oslo Collaborative Show (Norway).
 NGO Impact: Produced visuals for 15+ global NGOs, amplifying campaigns on
education, climate, and health.

Technical Skills
 Photography: Canon/Nikon/Sony systems | Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom | Studio
Lighting
Filmmaking: Premiere Pro | Scriptwriting | Drone Operation (Basic) | Documentary
Storytelling