Making timeless portraits through authenticity and connection.

Hello there! I'm Aditya Prabhu, a portrait photographer. To me, the essence of an extraordinary portrait lies in establishing a genuine human connection. When we work together during a photoshoot, I make it a priority to truly connect with you, communicate with kindness in a friendly reassuring way, ensuring you feel at ease in front of the camera. I want you to be just the way you are, without forcing poses or faking smiles. There is something truly magical about that moment when everything just clicks, and in a fraction of a second, we make an incredible portrait. Through authentic connection, we'll discover exactly those little moments that lead to timeless, beautiful portraits.

Don’t just take it from me, here’s what my clients are saying.

  • “As someone who is not from Mangalore, I relied heavily upon recommendations for where I could have professional headshots clicked and most often the first name that I was told was Lightmill Studio. And now, after having had a 2-hour portrait session at Lightmill, I can see why! Aditya's innate talent and sincere vision have translated into a state of the art portrait studio in Mangalore and I am glad I was able to experience it. The time he took in understanding exactly what I was looking for really shows in the photos I ended up shortlisting out of the expansive gallery that he sent over promptly after my shoot. The whole experience - starting from the pre-shoot consultation down to shortlisting images post-shoot - has been uncomplicated and quick. I had a lot of fun having my portraits shot at Lightmill and I cannot wait to be back soon for another round. Truly worth it. I'd recommend Aditya and Lightmill Portraits without the shadow of a doubt!”

    — Shivali Moda, London, UK 🇬🇧

  • “If you are feeling out of your comfort zone, Aditya and his team will do everything in their capacity to make you feel comfortable, to capture the most true and honest pictures of you. These pictures will look through the barriers and facades that you might have created over the years, to give a glimpse to a facet of you that many may not know. I had such a wonderful experience working with Lightmill and the connect I felt with the photographer (Aditya) every time I knew he would have captured a good click was sort of surreal. Extremely meticulous in planning, thoroughly professional and top notch quality output is what you can credit them to. A brilliant experience being shot by them and wishing them the best always for their future 👍❤️.”

    — Shipra Rai, Mangalore, India 🇮🇳

  • “I wanted to get professional pictures of me and I'm so glad I came across Aditya at Lightmill. He has a knack for connecting with people and making them feel comfortable. Anyone who knows me, knows how awkward I am in front of a camera, but with Aditya behind the lens, my awkwardness just vanished into thin air with every passing shot he clicked. It's good to flex that portrait mode on your phone camera once in a while, but letting Aditya click your portraits will just opening you up to a whole new level of self love. Well, at least it did that for me ❤️.”

    — Deepika D’Souza, Bay Area, USA 🇺🇸

  • “Easily the best experience we have had as a team. Aditya is a wonderful man and truly a professional in his field. He was instantly able to put us at ease. He has an artistic eye, he will make your experience memorable! He is very easy to work with so don't pass up the chance to work with him! We are extremely pleased and impressed with the output, that we will continue to see him in the future. Thank you again for being accommodating and making us feel at home! We are grateful.”

    — Takshati Design (Minal & Navya), Manipal, India 🇮🇳

No awkward poses. No forced smiles. Just the real, beautiful you.

Want me to capture your true essence? I’ll do my best. Want to glam it up and feel like a celebrity? I can do that too! Portraits are a celebration of life. And portraits are for everyone.