“Capturing stories in every light.”
My journey began over 30 years ago in the entertainment industry, where I developed the ability to work in complex, fast-paced, and often low-light live performance environments. Those early experiences shaped my photographic style: calm, discreet, and always focused on capturing the atmosphere as much as the image, while still delivering on the client’s brief.
I created Pagano Studio in 2025 as a flexible platform: sometimes it’s just me and my camera; other times it expands into a collective of trusted collaborators to deliver seamless photography and video. This approach allows me to adapt to each client’s needs, whether documenting an event, shooting behind the scenes, creating imagery for a brand campaign, or producing visuals for PR and media.
I love challenging commissions or complex environments pushing me to create images that go beyond documentation and tell a story..
If you have a project coming up, I’d love to chat and explore how we can capture it together. Just CONTACT ME.
About the photo: I was wandering through the market in Paharganj, camera in hand, soaking in the colours and movement of Delhi’s streets. In India, people carry such an open confidence when it comes to being photographed — from adults to children, it seems woven into their nature. As I moved through the market, I felt the weight of a gaze. A boy was following me quietly, his eyes fixed with a mix of curiosity and fascination. No matter where I drifted, he was still there, keeping me in sight. Eventually, I turned towards him. With nothing more than a nod and the lift of my camera, I asked silently, “May I?” His response was immediate — a small, assured nod that felt like permission and welcome all at once. I took the photograph, thanked him, and said goodbye. In return, he gave me the simplest gift: his smile. -Dheli, India, 1999-
