Winner
A PROUD WINNER OF THE PRESTIGIOUS “INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS” BY LUCIE FOUNDATION. GAUTAM DHIMAL FOR PROJECT HIMALAYAN FASHION ADVENTURE HAS BEEN AWARDED WITH THE THIRD PRIZE IN THE PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY OF ADVERTISING/FASHION FOR ITS 2022 AWARDS. RUNNING ON IT’S 19TH YEAR, THE INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (IPA) RECEIVES THOUSANDS OF PHOTO SUBMISSIONS EVERY YEAR FOR ITS AWARDS.
About the Author/Photographer
Visual storytelling has always been the beating heart that drives Gautam Dhimal's professional career; and also, his life. Primarily, working as producer and line producer for films while lending his photography skills for fashion, advertising and nature and wildlife, Gautam blends his sense of humanity with his love for nature and travel. He has conjointly worked with numerous local and international production teams. Some of the acclaimed international studios that he has collaborated are BBC One, FOX, and Disney along with global brands like Red Bull, Nestea, Coca Cola, Panasonic, Vicks, Nippon Paint, Samsonite, Doosan, Kellogg's and many others.
To get to know more about Gautam Dhimal and experience his film and photographic adventures visit www.GautamDhimal.com
GAUTAM DHIMAL
CELEBRATING NEPAL AS A FILM AND PHOTO DESTINATION
HIMALAYAN FASHION ADVENTURE
Himalayan Fashion Adventure, an adventurous fashion photography trip that took us to marvellous locations all over the Mustang region of Nepal. The team of highly skilled individuals equipped with high end gears embarked on this grand fashion journey to Mustang, the last forbidden kingdom, and captured stunning photos and videos.
A book, must read, for all the aspiring fashion designers, fashion photographers, models, travelers, adventure enthusiasts, as well as travel and landscape photographers, they all would equally benefit from this book.
Established fashion brands and labels looking to create stunning high-end fashion visuals in the majestic Himalayan locations will surely be inspired to visit Nepal for their next fashion photographic shoot in the exotic landscapes where local experts and highly experienced industry professionals are ready for the production support and service they would need.
An attempt to bring light to the wide range of creative opportunities for photography and film production that Nepal has to offer and to support the scope of Nepal as a next film and photography destination for everyone.
The Exhibition
A SOLO EXHIBITION BY GAUTAM DHIMAL IN KATHMANDU ATTRACTED THOUSANDS OF VISITORS BOTH LOCALS AS WELL AS TOURISTS AND DIPLOMATS. THE NINE DAYS EXHIBITION FROM FEBRUARY 18 TO FEBRUARY 26, 2022 HAD AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE FROM EVERYONE INCLUDING CELEBRITIES AND MEDIA PERSONALITIES WHO SHOWERED A LOT OF LOVE AND APPRECIATION.
LOCATION NEPAL, FOR THE FIRST TIME, TRANSFORMED ITS OWN PREMISES INTO A GALLERY WITH A THEME AND FEEL OF THE MUSTANG HIMALAYAN REGION, WHERE THE ORIGINAL PHOTOS WERE CREATED IN. THE ENTIRE GALLERY LOOKED LIKE THE WALLS OF THE HOUSES AND MONASTERIES IN THE HIMALAYAN TIBETAN PLATEAU.
ALL THE EXHIBITED PHOTOS WERE PRINTED ON ARCHIVAL HAHNEMÜHLE PAPER ‘LIFE-SIZED’, CREATING A NEW BENCHMARK IN THE HISTORY OF ANY PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONS IN NEPAL.
SOME GLIMPSES BELOW:
What People Are Saying
“This book is fabulous. The fashion. The photography. The design. All first class. What incredibly talented group of people. Many many congratulations. I cannot wait to come and see it all for real.”
ANDREW MACDONALD
Producer (The Last King of Scotland, Ex Machina)
“Himalayan Fashion Adventure is exactly what it is! This exquisite book explores the best of Nepalese fashion against the backdrop of the beautiful, yet rugged landscape of the Himalayas. The book is the perfect combination of larger than life editorial fashion shoots, together with behind the scene shots of the incredible team at work. This stunning book makes for a fascinating read. I for one was tempted to book a flight and jump on a plane or two to Nepal immediately…”
KAREN BRYSON
Actor (Zack Snyder's Justice League)
“THE BOOK IS BEAUTIFUL!!!! Absolutely STUNNING!!!!! I looked through it last night and was very impressed!!!
Thank you so much for sharing with us.”
CHARLOTTE BRUUS CHRISTENSSEN
Cinematographer (Fences, A Quiet Place, The Banker)
“And an adventure it is from beginning to end. What an achievement by Gautam & his Location Nepal team to take these stunning models to the beautiful Mustang region of Nepal with its majestic back-drops to shoot the wonderful new fashions of the country.
A visual delight with colours vibrant on the page. This region holds special memories for me while working with Gautam and his team, which came flooding back as I moved from page to page. They really do their country proud with this fantastic piece of work.”
CAHAL BANNON
Producer (Black Narcissus)
About the Designer
“TejMaya" is an eponymous fashion label established by Tej Maya Pun after she graduated with a degree in fashion designing. "TejMaya", her brand is a mix between traditional clothing and historical fashion eras. Her designs push limitations and still find balance between conformity and eccentricity respecting cultures and values.
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Meet the Models
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A fashion model, creative director and event curator based in Kathmandu and Mumbai, Aastha Pokharel is a renowned name in Nepali and Indian fashion indus- try. She has displayed her talents in reality shows across the continent on shows like Asia's Next Top Model and Kingfisher Supermodels 2014.
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The winner of Miss Teen 2016, Simran Shakya is a dedicated and determined aspiring model. She has walked on fashion shows like UK Fashion week, The Pet Show 2, Fashion Secrets and various others. Among her versatile range of work as a model, fall few of her music videos as well. She also won House of Fashion Nepal 2019.
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Runner up of one of India's popular reality Tv show, "India's Next Top Model 2017", Sabita Karki has been able to garner tons of compliments and fans. Her career as a model has been blooming. She has walked the ramp for various prestigious fashion shows in Nepal and India.
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Sweta Kalakheti is a model and an event organizer. She has choreographed numer- ous beauty pageants while also posing for several brands. She started her career from an early age. With her dedication to the fashion industry, Sweta has won many hearts.
MEET THE TEAM
Photographer:
Gautam Dhimal
Models:
Aastha Pokharel
Sabita Karki
Simran Shakya
Sweta Kalakheti
Talent Manager:
Oshima Banu
Cinematographers:
Bidur Pandey (Navin)
Rameshwor Karki
Production Manager:
Dinesh Prakash Mahara
Production Coordinator:
Hritika Bhattarai
Location Manager:
Saujanya Parajuli
Stylist:
Shrijal Bikram Shahi
Sanjeev Maharjan (Asst.)
Hair & Makeup:
Sophie Sunuwar
Nilam Paudel
Reeta Balami
Costume Designer:
Tej Maya Pun
BTS Photographer:
Bibek Shrestha
Medic:
Pandab Baral
Ashmita Baniya
Light & Grip:
Badri Bahadur Lakai
Shiva Sharan Neupane
Santosh Urau
Craft Service:
Hom Bahadur Thapa
Production Boy:
Ramesh Dhimal
Logistics:
Dhiraj Bajracharya
Samip Mainali
Drivers:
Shiva Prasad Adhikari
Sahadev Adhikari
Hanif Khan
Chitra Manandhar
Krishna Mohan Nepali
Keshav Pandey
Equipments
The photography gear used for the final fashion images in the book are:
CAMERA:
Fujifilm GFX 100
(MEDIUM FORMAT SYSTEM)
LENSES:
Fujifilm GF 120mm Macro
Fujifilm GF 32-64mm
STROBES:
Profoto B1
Profoto B10 plus
ACCESSORIES:
Profoto OCF Beauty Dish Silver
Profoto OCF Softbox 2' Octa
Profoto OCF Magnum Reflector
Profoto Umbrella Deep Silver L
Profoto Umbrella Deep Silver M
Profoto OCF Grid Kit
Profoto OCF Color Gel Starter Kit
Profoto Air Remote TTL-F
Photographer Gautam Dhimal is probably the only owner/user of the Fujifilm GFX 100 as well as the Profoto lights and accessories in Nepal.
(as of February 2022)
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