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Ruqaiya|Product Photographer 🍁

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💯Helping brands create scroll stopping visual content.
Founder and creative head @themediakookies
📍Mumbai, India

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Don’t miss out on this fun experience in kolkata
📍@earthpotteryshop

#KolkataVibes #PotteryLove #GirlsDayOut #FoodieFun #hindustanpark

(Kolkata, pottery, Hindustan Park, girls’ date, food, good times, creative, local eats, handmade, memories, fun, friends, relaxation, art)

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Presenting our Judge for Hit or Miss, Cover This! (Album Cover Making) ✨

Ruqaiya Bastawala, a brilliant photographer and creative force whose eye for detail turns every product and moment into art. From stunning product shoots to engaging visual stories that elevate brands and captivate audiences, her passion, skill, and dedication shine through in everything she creates. Truly inspiring and always setting the standard!

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There’s always a little chaos when sixty of us land in one room voices overlapping, energy buzzing, everyone eager to dive in. And yes, even with another super-loud group right beside us, nothing stopped our momentum.

We still filled every corner with presence and purpose. One by one, everyone introduced themselves, owned their story, and showed up fully.

And the moment intros wrapped, the magic kicked in people grabbing chairs from anywhere, forming little circles, swapping ideas, numbers, laughs, and building the kind of connections that grow into collaborations and friendships.

This is why we do what we do. Community, energy, intention. Every single time.

If you’ve been looking for a space to grow, connect, and find your people come be a part of our community.

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"Photography has always been my way to connect with the world, and I'm still amazed at where it's taken me. I'm Ruqaiya, a self-taught photographer from Kolkata, and my journey began with a simple love for capturing life's moments. What started as a quiet hobby blossomed into a full-time career, filled with challenges and transformative moments.

I vividly remember the first time I picked up a DSLR, saving up for months despite others doubting my investment. My early days were filled with YouTube tutorials, trial and error, and a deep commitment to learning. Each click of the shutter was a small victory, and every project was a chance to experiment and grow. From capturing books for my blog to landing my first product photography gig, my career began to take shape.

For me, the camera is a tool for storytelling. My journey with gear has been a constant evolution, upgrading as my needs grew. It's not just about having the best equipment; it's about knowing how to use it to capture the emotion and narrative I want to convey. I've learned to be patient with my camera, understanding its nuances, and experimenting with different lenses and lighting setups.

When starting a shoot, I think about how the product or subject feels, what it represents, and the narrative it carries. I scout locations, experiment with lighting, and carefully choose props and styling to complement the subject. It's a meticulous process, but the end result is rewarding.

After moving to Mumbai, I started over from scratch, but it fueled my passion. I built a new studio, connected with new clients, and dove into projects with the same drive. The city dynamics pushed me to refine my style, adapt to trends, and keep pushing creative boundaries.

Photography is about capturing emotions and stories that resonate with people. It's about noticing the little things – the way light hits a subject, textures that tell a story, or subtle moments that might otherwise be overlooked. Every photo I create is a new chapter in the ongoing story I'm telling through my lens."

#photographer#photography#photogram#cameralove#dslr#productphotography#journey#photographerslife#creative#photographerofradiantarts

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It always starts with “Let’s catch up over coffee.”
And then somehow… everything happens over there.

🚀 You meet someone new.

🚀 You get introduced to someone you didn’t even know you needed to meet.

🚀 You talk about things you wouldn’t ever type out on WhatsApp.

🚀You discover a little more about someone else — and about yourself too.

At our coffee meet-ups, it’s not just intros and conversations.
We laugh, we eat, we stumble upon new places. And in between all of that, we build something powerful — trust, clarity, community.

🚀 Face-to-face interactions just hit different.
Because when you show up fully - as the founder, the creative, the dreamer people don’t just remember your name, they remember your energy.

So if you’ve been on the fence about showing up to something offline

this is your sign ⭐️
Step out for that one cup of coffee.
You never know who’s waiting across the table.

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📣 Team Reveal #1: The Defending Champs! 🏆

Meet the Kookie Monsters — fierce, focused, and back to defend their title!
⚡️Winners of last season, this squad is ready to serve up the heat once again.
Proudly owned by @TheMediaKookies, this team is a perfect mix of power and passion.
💥 Stay tuned… they’re coming to win it again!

#KookieMonsters #ThrowballChamps #TeamReveal #TheMediaKookies #GameOn

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🎅✨ When all you want for Christmas is a little core support! 🫠
"Dear Secret Santa, skip the socks and scented candles—I need 7 cores to handle this holiday workload. #SecretSanta #ChristmasVibes
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[Meme, Reel, Secret Santa gift ideas, Christmas, Holiday Vibes]

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🎄 Our Christmas Mixer was nothing short of magical! From fresh pancakes at breakfast to the lively speed networking sessions, the room was buzzing with connections, creativity, and cheer. 🌟

Our guests enjoyed:
🥞 Delectable treats—think golden pancakes and a vibrant mezze platter to fuel those festive vibes.
🍻 Drifters Beers—because nothing says “cheers to new connections” like craft beer in hand!
🎨 Creative community stalls—painting magnets, tattoos

A big shoutout to Qey for hosting us! Thank you for giving us your beautiful space, feeding us yummy food and great service!

This holiday season, we’re reminded that the best gift is the community we build and the moments we create together.
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#NetworkingNowIndia #NetwokringEventMumbai #ChristmasMixer #SmallBusinessOwner #WomenInBusiness #FreelancerLifestyle #WorkTribe #WomeninBiz

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Dinner Scenes...😋✌️
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#dinner #scenes #buddies #friends #dinner #food #jokes #masti #squad #plan #executed #finally #met #after #long #enjoyed #fun #laughter #unlimited #memorable #memories #times #moments #madness #craziness #evening #well #spent #kiddos #dayout

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When you're the content writer, enjoying the chill vibe while the graphic designer is working overtime! 😅💻 #Teamwork #CreativeStruggles
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[Content writer work life, graphic designer productivity, social media team dynamic, behind the scenes creative work, work-life balance in creative fields, content writing and graphic design]

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When the client insists on their idea, you design it, and then they say, ‘Let’s scrap it.’ 🎨🚮 #ClientChronicles #DesignLife"
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[client feedback memes, designer struggles, creative process humor, client revision memes, meme, reel]

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