34 SMSs, 2 appointments – 1 headshot

Earlier this year I connected with Saumyajit Guha who is the COO at Calcutta Angels Network. Calcutta Angels Network (CAN) is a platform for entrepreneurs and investors to come on board to create an enabling environment for angel investments, mentorship and guidance. It is the first structured platform of this kind in Eastern India.

While my initial contact with him was to introduce my headshot services to the Calcutta Angels Network; soon enough I had an immediate convert. Saumyajit wanted to get his headshot.

34 SMSs and 2 appointments later I finally met Saumyajit at my studio for his headshot session Our initial appointment had to be cancelled due to some unavoidable circumstances. But non-the less he finally made it.

A true Kolkata chele, Saumyajit is a MBA from Exeter University with over 15 years of experience with recognized proficiency in: Startup Incubation & Investment, Incubator Management. Not to forget his basic schooling from St Lawrence, Calcutta. He was heading the business development team of STEP IIT Kharagpur (the incubator of IIT Kharagpur) and also has spent some time with IIM Calcutta’s Innovation Park; I would think this guy has all his digits in the startup culture.

During the briefing session I found that we had a lot of things in common. From food to music to books and even brands that we are faithful to. Faithful, not looney. There is a difference.

The session was smooth sailing. I have realized that it becomes really easy to get headshots with people with a little tech inclination. I could see Saumayajit counting the steps in his head before he would break into a hint of smile for me to shoot! Each time he missed the expressions I would have him in front of the mirror and show him how it wanted it done. He would pick up almost instantly.

This was a good session and I am happy to connect with some good people! I love being able to upgrade their image!

Here is the image that Saumyajit was using all across the internet, mailers, prints etc.

Saumyajit's old headshot.

Here is Saumyajit's new upgraded image. Which Saumyajit would you love to have as a mentor to your startup?