Woman by a sunlit window, photographed by GCShutter

About GCShutter

Because every moment tells a story.

Exclusive lifestyle content by GCShutter for Getty Images & iStock.

Girish Chouhan behind the camera

Meet Girish

The photographer behind GCShutter.

Hi, I’m Girish. For more than a decade I’ve been capturing vibrant, authentic moments that tell stories, from the quiet beauty of everyday life to unique cultural themes.

Since 2015 I’ve been an exclusive contributor to Getty Images (opens in a new tab) and iStock (opens in a new tab). My work spans creative stills, video and editorial, and every frame is made with care. It lives exclusively on Getty Images and iStock, as part of a global collection that clients around the world trust for their creative and commercial projects.

Photography isn’t just what I do; it’s what I love.

My work is made for commercial use, and I shoot with that in mind. The range is wide: aerial cityscapes such as Lower Manhattan at golden hour, city skylines at dusk, industrial sites and ports from above, business and teamwork, celebrations and fireworks, travel landscapes and portraits of real people. What I’m proudest of is how long the images last. Many of the same frames have stayed among my best sellers year after year since 2017.

Whatever the subject, I’m drawn to real, unstaged moments. Curious about what it’s like to work with me? Don’t just take my word for it; read what others have to say in the testimonials, explore my portfolio, or find out where my images have been published.

In 2015 I published Norway: The Picturesque Masterpiece (opens on Apple Books in a new tab), a coffee table book inspired by my visit to Norway, available on Apple Books. It was made with my son, Tanay (Sunny), who helped with the content production and carried the gear throughout the trip.

If you have a story to tell or a spark of creativity, I’d love to collaborate. Whether you’re a model, an artist or simply someone with a unique perspective, let’s connect and create something amazing together.

Thanks for dropping by. Let’s connect.

With gratitude

Behind every early start, my wife.

My most successful photograph began with a helicopter ride my wife booked for me. That flight gave me the aerial of Lower Manhattan, which to this day is the best seller from the series, and my best seller overall.

She let me slip out in the early hours for shoots, and supported the days I spent away from home on shoots around the world. She invested in my photography and backed me emotionally at every step of the journey.

So much of this work carries her quiet support. Thank you, for all of it.

Aerial view of Lower Manhattan at golden hour, photographed by GCShutter
Smiling couple embracing outdoors, photographed by GCShutter

Collaboration

Let’s connect and create something awesome together.