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Est. 1950, Dharampeth, Nagpur

Portraits, lit by hand
since 1950.

Nagpur's oldest portrait studio, family-run in Dharampeth. Children, families, couples and professional portraits.

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A studio that has
photographed Nagpur
for 76 years.

In 1950, Late Shri Wasudeo Hiralal Varma opened a portrait studio in Nagpur. Today Umesh Varma and the Varma family still set every light by hand, in the same unhurried way, for the grandchildren of the families who first sat for us.

Monochrome portrait of a senior gentleman in a suit

What we photograph

From a newborn's first portrait to the passport photo for their first flight abroad.

What we photograph

From a newborn's first portrait to the passport photo for their first flight abroad.

Kids and baby portraits

Newborns to teenagers, with costumes, props and all the patience it takes.

Maternity

Soft, low-key light for the months you will want to remember.

Family portraits

Three generations in one frame, arranged so everyone looks their best.

Couples and anniversaries

Engagements, anniversaries and everything in between.

Profile and headshots

For LinkedIn, résumés, chambers, clinics and campaign posters.

Passport and visa photos

Sized to passport and embassy specifications, printed at the studio.

Product photography

Clean catalogue and e-commerce images for local brands.

Old photo restoration

Torn, faded and fungus-damaged photographs, carefully rebuilt.

Prints, frames and gifts

Albums, collages, framed prints, mugs and personalised gifts.

The same portrait after restoration at Moonlight Studio

Original print, faded and damaged by fungus

Faded prints,
brought back.

Fungus, tears, water marks and decades of sunlight. Bring us the original and we repair it by hand, then print a fresh copy for the wall.

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Restore a photograph

Recent portraits

See the full portfolio

Themed portrait of a girl dressed as Goddess Saraswati playing the veena

Portrait of a woman in a blue silk saree and traditional jewellery

Black and white portrait of a girl with her hair in motion

Toddler in a pink dress riding a toy car against an orange backdrop

Baby in a Krishna costume with a peacock-feather turban

Couple in festive attire, the husband seated and the wife beside him

Joint family of seven against a blue painted backdrop

Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with her hair swept back

Black and white family portrait of parents with two children and soft toys

Formal portrait of an IPS officer in uniform with medals

Teenage girl wearing a crystal tiara against a dark backdrop

Maternity portrait of an expecting couple in monochrome tones

Janmashtami
First birthdays
Engagements
Anniversaries
Graduations
Promotions
Baby showers
Retirements
Visa appointments
Family reunions

How a
session works

Young boy in a red hoodie sitting on a wooden chair in the studio

Message us
Tell us who is coming and what the portrait is for. We suggest a time, a backdrop and what to wear.
Come to the studio
Our studio in Dharampeth is set up before you arrive. Take your time, change outfits, bring the grandparents.
Choose your favourites
See your frames with us and pick the ones you love. We retouch each one by hand.
Take them home
Collect framed prints, albums and digital files, or order personalised gifts made from your photographs.

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