Anil Abbadi Photography

Anil Abbadi Photography is based out of Plot No. 71 in the Secretariat Area Employees Colony in Manikonda. It’s a residential area, so it’s usually quieter than the main roads. We have our studio set up in a way that’s practical for taking photos. There’s a big backdrop stand that takes up a lot of the room and several tall lights with umbrellas that we have to step around. Cables are taped down to the floor so nobody trips, but it still feels a bit cluttered. We have a desk in the corner where the computer stays for looking at the pictures after a shoot. There are frames leaning against the walls and a few cameras sitting on the shelves. We don't have a big sign outside or anything flashy. Most people find us because they live in Manikonda or heard about us from a neighbor. The room stays relatively cool because of the thick walls, which is nice in the summer. Sometimes you can hear the kids playing outside or a car horn in the distance, but inside it’s mostly just the sound of the camera shutter. We don't have a lot of staff, just a couple of us handling the gear and the editing. It’s a basic setup that allows us to focus on the pictures without any unnecessary distractions. The coffee we make here is pretty strong, mostly because we often stay up late working on images.