We are in the era where our social media profile is very important. Managing our social media profiles are more often difficult when we do not have any interesting pictures to flaunt. creating a Instagram profile is easy but to maintain it with constant stories and pictures might be difficult. Photography itself is a new version of artform which is getting popular day by day.
The photographer, Instagram influencer and content creators are getting benefits of that. Well, if you are into fashion blogging, photography, or any content creating then you are at right place.
Following list on the places for photoshoot in Bhubaneswar will definitely help you to upgrade your Instagram profile.
1.Graffitied Walls of Bhubaneswar-
Have you ever thought of using walls as a creative background?
Well, Bhubaneswar is one of the most colorful city of Odisha. The contrasting colorful walls beautify the streets of the city. You will find various colorful paintings around every corner and streets. You just need to explore a little bit and find out how the angles works for photography.
Various walls in the area of Kalinga stadium as well as bidyut marg between governor house square and Jaydev Vihar square are painted with variety of wall paintings. Exploring each streets which have different patterns will help you to choose an extraordinary background.
2.Naraj, Cuttack-
Bhubaneswar city is full of crowd and if it bothers you, you still can find a beautiful place to have a photoshoot just by travelling a little further.
Naraj is located around 14 km away from the city of Cuttack which is near to bhubaneswar. The place holds great history as it was once a renowned centre for the study of Buddhism. People from various places used to come to Naraj to gain knowledge and wisdom of Buddhist way of life. Tourists and visitors get hypnotized by the wonderful sight of river Kathajodi having its origin from Mahanadi at this place. The scenic beauty is so captivating that your picture will make people stop and stare for a while.
3.Pipli-
If you are looking for a colorful and crafted background for your photoshoot theme then pipli is the perfect destination for you. you can also grab some cool stuffs to use as props, such as mirror worked and hand crafted handbags, umbrella, showpieces, and others.
Pipli is a small area near Bhubaneswar. The village is famous primarily for its handicrafts. Pipli produces wonderful applique crafts on various items like handbags, umbrellas, shoes, clothes, wall hangings, pillow covers, cushion covers, bedcovers, etc. The villagers are into this occupation from very long. The craftsman are inspired by flowers, birds, animals, trees, sun, etc. and they combines textiles to produce an beautiful design. By adding small mirrors and lace work to it they complete the piece. These all can give a vibrant touch to your pictures.
4.Themed restaurant or cafe-
Restaurants as rooftop sky lounge or any restaurant with nice interior designs can be helpful to create an ambience for your photoshoot. Here is a list of beautiful restaurants to help you find a perfect destination.
1.UPRE kitchen-
2.Angan horizon-
3.Sundowner-
4.Richards-
5.Doppio cafe and bistro-
5.Jaydev vatika-
Odisha’s most popular destination for photograpy is jaydev vatika. Here the photographers can access multiple location and blocks for capturing beautiful frames. Inside jaydev vatika, you can find a mini waterfall, a mini lake and a huge green area where you can have your best pictures to share on your social media handles.
6.Old town temples and roads-
If you are planning for a photoshoot in traditional attire then old town roads and temples will be a perfect destination. Old town have many options for photoshoot, whether it’s temples or roads, it gives a traditional vibe to the picture. People visit the place more often for artistic visual as the roads and temples have great elements of artistry.
7.Bindu sagar (ananta vasudev temple)-
As mentioned above the old town area of bhubaneswar is a treasure of artistry “bindu sagar” is a pleasing view. It’s a lake and the center of attraction is, there is a temple in the middle of the lake. Devotees come to the place more often to sit and watch the view with devotion and pleasure. Not just the divine lake is a piece of art but there are many small temples by the side of the lake which grabs tourists attention. The best pictures can be taken at the time of dawn (5:00 am – 7:00 am) or at the golden hour before the dusk (3:00 pm – 6:00 pm).
8.Deras Dam-
In Bhubaneswar Deras Dam is a place where you can always find gathering of people for picnic. Its a place with full of greenery and wildlife. Photographers come for fashion shoots, prewedding shoots , post wedding shoots etc. If you want to shoot your pictures in jungle environment or with a lake ambience to share in your social media then its the best place for you.
9.Ekamra kanan-
Ekamra kanan botanical garden is located near Jaydev vihar, Bhubaneswar. This is a huge park with lots of various section with different species of plants and trees. The tourists get attracted towards it because of the beauty of blooming flowers. Recently it also added an open cafe for the visitors. koraput cafe became center of attraction in the park. Not only the park is beautiful but also the area it covers is huge, you will find a nice place to capture some picture around every corner.
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10.Old town Dharmshala-
If you’re looking for a place with unique architecture then this place might be your perfect destination for photoshoot. The place gives a pre british era vibe which is undeniably an amazing scenario. The color of the walls are brick red which creates an authentic ambience. The walls and doorways are perfectly aligned which helps to get a perfect angle for pictures. It’s one of the most popular pre-wedding photoshoot destination of bhubaneswar.
11.Konark-
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE (year 1250) Sun temple about 35 kilometres (22 mi). The temple is one of the most famous site of Odisha. This have a long history of artistry. The name of this place has derived from the Sanskrit words kona (“corner”) and arka (“sun”), basically temple of the god “sun”. It was designed to represent his chariot, with 12 huge carved stone wheels and 7 stone horses around its base. The temple is about 100 feet high and would have surpassed 200 feet in height at its completion. The outer side of the temple is covered with sculptured decorations, the exterior is filled with artistry of sculptures.
12.Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves-
The captivating beauty of the caves are very delightful because it is a mixture of ancient man made caves and nature. The caves are surrounded by pretty beautiful gardens. You might see a lot of monkeys out there which can be a distraction but certainly you will enjoy the enchanting view of the place.
13.Mukteshwara temple-
Mukteshwara temple is situated in old town of Bhubaneswar. The temple is a attraction for artistry and the patterns used in the side walls of the temples. At the entrance of the temple, there is a gate designed as a dome. Which gives the photographer a creative angle for the picture. In front of that dome there is a huge ground which can be used for photoshoot. The temple is surrounded by garden and pavements to walk and beside of that there is a small beautiful pond at the backside of the temple.
14.Nijigarh Tapang-
The hidden paradise of odisha “tapang”. The location has been discovered recently few years back and became a popular youth destination for photoshoot. The pictures went viral on social media within few days and became a popular hangout place. But later on the District administration restricted the area for people to visit. It became a prohibited area because, the place might be beautiful but it came with the cost of risk. There are possibilities of dynamites underneath the ground which might get activated at anytime. Not only the dynamites are dangerous but also the ground is very slippery. Well, if by any chance you are allowed to visit the place with proper guidance and precautions you might be able to get some great pictures.
Well, finding a place for your photoshoot is done, all you need to do is grab your camera and explore. The important part you need to understand is the theme or the concept you are choosing to display. Dress accordingly, select the best outfit from your wardrobe which is suitable for the theme and location. Minimalize huge props, as it distracts the audience from you. Experiment with camera angles and flaunt with poses. Hope you will be able to upgrade your instagram profile, keep on posting to maintain continuity. If you liked my article and it gave you your next destination then do not forget to leave a comment below.
