Photo: Nisha Kutty
Malayali’s have a lot to be proud of. Add this renowned fashion photographer to that list.
With her keen eye for color and composition, Nisha Kutty has made it big in the world of photography. Between Mumbai and New York, Nisha works her magic within the frame in fashion, beauty and advertising. Her work has been featured in some of the most popular publications including Vogue, Femina and Cosmopolitan. In 2006, WWD Beauty Biz named Nisha Kutty one of the top beauty photographers in New York.
FWD caught up with her to talk work and the love for Kerala.
One memorable shoot would be …
My next one! Which will be in Itay, hopefully. I hate to live in the past.
Other genres of photography you enjoy?
Still life, sometimes and street photography.
What’s more important – composition or color scheme?
What’s more important – your left or right eye?
A plain studio or a well-done set?
Well done set
Nisha Kutty
Your take on photoshopping?
It’s fantastic, but can be overdone sometimes. We need schools and courses to teach it well.
Art forms inspire you and your work …
Ballet opera, Indian classical, films, architecture, mythology.
What elements would you use for a shoot focused on Kerala/Malayali?
The Kerala drummers and Kathakali dancers.
Fondest memory of God’s own country?
Food and of course, all my relatives in Kerala.
Kerala locations on top of your list?
Munnar and Alleppey
Has your ties with Kerala influenced your work?
Every part of your background and environment affects your work, but it’s difficult to pinpoint on exactly what that is. It could be my love of color and simplicity…