About Me

Pokhara, Nepal - 1987

New York | Toronto

Direct: anushila@anushilashaw.com

I am a fashion & beauty photographer and producer working between New York and Toronto. My work focuses on people and how identity, environment, and lived experience shape the way a subject is seen and represented.

I have lived across Asia, the Middle East, and North America. My background informs how I approach portraiture with equal parts sensitivity and adaptability. I work comfortably in studios, on location, and within fast-moving productions. I am known for being calm, prepared, and solutions-oriented on set.

I work across digital, film, and iPhone photography, choosing tools based on the needs of the story. I also direct and produce video and often integrate motion alongside still imagery. I am comfortable with new and emerging technologies, and continually explore ways to push visual boundaries while respecting human creativity, engagement, and collaboration.

My photography has appeared in Acne Paper, Fanzine137, and C★ndy Magazine. I photographed The Drawer by Vince Aletti, winner of the 2023 Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook of the Year. My commercial clients include Clinique, Victoria’s Secret, Vera Wang, Rebecca Minkoff, and Signet.

Alongside my photography practice, I work extensively in production. I specialize in casting, logistics, and still and motion productions for major brands including Coca-Cola, Maybelline, Zara, and OGX. My production background allows me to move easily between planning and execution while collaborating closely with clients & fellow creatives.

Partial Client List:

Victoria’s Secret

Vera Wang

Clinique

Signet Brands (James Allen, Zales)

Rebecca Minkoff

Lively

LAGOS Fine Jewelry

Publications:

Acne Paper

Fanzine137

C★ndy