Varun Chauhan is an internationally acclaimed photographer and director based in Vancouver, Canada. Renowned for his award-winning work in fashion and advertising, Varun creates visually striking images that capture the soul of the brands he works with. His distinctive style—blending light, composition, and emotion—has earned him global recognition and a diverse international clientele.
With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to excellence, Varun travels worldwide for projects, crafting images that not only captivate but also communicate powerfully. His work continues to inspire and command respect across the creative industry.
Varun Chauhan is acknowledged for his exceptional ability to create stunning images that perfectly capture the essence of renowned brands. He has worked with an impressive array of clients including Pepsico, Lays, Doritos, Perfetti Van Melle, GSK, Horlicks, , Kiko Milano,  LG Electronics, Hero Motor Corp, Vodafone, Bodycare Lingerie, BodyX Men & Women Innerwears Vajor, Bewitch Lingerie, Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers, Dream Diamonds, ShalkyQQ (DUBAI), Juice Salon, La Solitaire Jewels, Iris Watches, Sunar Jewels, Wedding Asia, Dalmia Bharat, and many more. His expertise in fashion and advertising photography enables him to deliver visually compelling content that perfectly captures the spirit of each brand and its products, solidifying his status as one of the industry's most sought-after photographers.
In 2022, Varun Chauhan won a nomination in one of the the most prestigious Spider Black and White awards in Fashion Category(Professional) in the 17th Annual Spider Black & White award in Fashion Category (Professional)
Celebrating its 17th year, BLACK & WHITE SPIDER AWARDS is the leading international award honouring black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers in a prestigious annual competition and globally webcast photo show.
THE JURY : For seventeen years Black & White Spider Awards has been committed to bringing you world-class Juries selected from the most influential names in the industry. Annually a new jury pool is created to ensure the program's reputation for recognizing first-movers, new emerging talent and current trends across the industry. Jury members are selected by exclusive invitation to join the international panel and sent ballots to log on, review the entries and nominate their selections. Only by having the greatest talent from both sides of the lens do we produce the intoxicating and diverse photography collections the awards is renowned for showcasing.
16TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER VARUN CHAUHAN FROM INDIA 

LOS ANGELES APRIL 29, 2023 - Professional photographer Varun Chauhan of India was presented with the 16th Annual International Color Awards Honourable Mention in the category of Fashion at a prestigious Winners & Nominee Photoshow streamed Saturday, April 29, 2023. 

The live online gala was attended by industry leaders and the photography community from around the globe who logged on to watch the climax of the world's premier event for color photography. 16th Annual Jury members included captains of the industry from The National Gallery of Art, Washington DC; The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles; The Art Channel, London; Groninger Museum, Netherlands; Koller Auctions, Zurich; Preus Museum, Norway; Throckmorton Fine Art Gallery, New York; Publicis Groupe, Warsaw; Chung 24 Gallery, San Francisco; Kolle Rebbe, Hamburg; Photo-Eye Gallery, Santa Fe; High Museum of Art, Atlanta; Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr Auctions, Brussels; Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Philadelphia; William Shearburn Gallery, Saint Louis; Museo d'arte Moderna di Bologna (MAMbo), Bologna; and Clamp, New York who honored Color Masters with 608 coveted title awards and 916 nominees in 37 categories. 

"It was a real pleasure to participate on the jury of the 16th International Color Awards. These occasions are precious for getting to know new artists and understanding where the contemporary taste is leading, with themes that interest, fascinate and capture the collective gaze." Said Juror Lorenzo Balbi, Director of Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna (MAMbo). 

"It is an incredible achievement to be selected as the best from the 6,573 entries we received this year," said Basil O'Brien, the awards Creative Director. "Varun Chauhan's "Beloved," an exceptional image entered in the Fashion category, represents contemporary color photography at its finest, and we're pleased to present him with the title of Honourable Mention." 
INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS is the leading international award honoring excellence in color photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in color photography. www.colorawards.com
Varun Chauhan won an Honourable Mention in the Fashion Professional category at the prestigious International Color Awards, 16th Annual Edition. Along with this award, Varun received one nomination in the Advertising Professional category. This achievement adds to his growing list of accolades and solidifies his position as one of the most promising photographers of his generation. Varun credits his family, friends, and collaborators for their unwavering support, and he dedicates this award to them. The recognition from the distinguished jury members and the entire team at Color Awards has inspired Varun to continue pushing the boundaries of his craft and exploring new creative possibilities.
18TH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER VARUN CHAUHAN FROM CANADA
LOS ANGELES NOV 18TH 2023 - Professional photographer Varun Chauhan of Canada was presented with the 18th Annual Black and White Spider Awards (Award Honorable Mention in the category of Fashion at a prestigious Nomination & Winners Photoshow streamed Saturday, November 18, 2023. 
The live online gala was attended by industry leaders and the photography community from around the globe who logged on to watch the climax of the world's premier event for black and white photography. 18th Annual Jury members included captains of the industry from Phillips, London; Flatland Gallery, Amsterdam; David & Goliath, Los Angeles; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Saatchi & Saatchi, London; Portuguese Center of Photography, Porto; Jason McCoy Gallery, New York; Hulsbosch, Sydney; Willas Contemporary, Stockholm; FCB Global, New York; ADK Creative One Inc., Tokyo; The ArtFactory Club, Vienna; Silvan Faessler Fine Art, Switzerland; Goldsmiths, University of London; Alfred Ehrhardt Foundation, Berlin; DDB Canada, Edmonton; Galleria Valeria Bella, Milan; David Clarke, London; Chiara Badinella, Art Advisory & Appraisals, Milan; Goodby Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco; Grey Group, New York; and Galerie Bugada Cargnel in Paris who honored Spider Fellows with 612 coveted title awards and 561 nominees in 33 categories.
"This year saw another outstanding set of entries sparking some really fresh ideas, and making it very hard to select winners." Commented Marcel Wijnen, Creative Director, Hulsbosch, Sydney
"Once again the Black & White Spider Awards has delivered a range of excellent winners in both the Professional and Amateur categories. There are a number of truly amazing images - not only the winners but also those with Honorable Mention. As a judge it was a challenge to select from so many strong submissions. Added Conrad Hechter, Correspondent, Goldsmiths, University of London
"It's an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the 6,193 entries from 69 countries we received this year" said Basil O'Brien, the awards Creative Director. "Varun's "Radiant Rites," an exceptional image entered in the Fahsion category, represents black and white photography at its finest, and we're pleased to present him with the title of Honorable Mention." 
BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS is the leading international award honoring excellence in black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in black and white photography. www.thespiderawards.com
Link to Winner’s Gallery :
Honourable Mention in Fashion Category (Professional) 

Early Life :-
In the early days of his photography career, Varun won the ibibo iFashion Photographer contest in collaboration with FTV, beating out more than 4000 photographers from all over. This win marked the beginning of a successful career in the industry.


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