Life & Work with Mayur Phadtare

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mayur Phadtare.

Hi Mayur, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I came to the US in 2008 to study for a Master’s Degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering. After graduation, I worked with Cummins in purchasing, supply chain, and manufacturing for seven years.

In late 2016, I decided to foray into freelancing as a photographer and started Nashbox Studios in early 2017. Like any newbie, I initially tried photographing just about everything, but pretty soon realized that I am inclined towards the commercial, business, and industrial aspects of photography.

Five years into this business, I can truly say I have been fortunate to work with some of the largest businesses in Tennessee and around the globe.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Like anybody else, I have seen some ups and downs. Being an immigrant comes with its own obstacles and opportunities. For a long time, the legal system did not permit me to be a business owner. Thankfully that changed in 2014-15. I am also required to deal with additional regulations and paperwork. Being an outsider in the industry with no formal education in the field, I had to learn on the go and prove myself before any serious work came my way.

At the same time, the Nashville community has always accepted me as one of its own. Government regulations aside, people have been very supportive and I have never felt discriminated against. The creative community in this city doesn’t indulge in cut-throat competition, instead believes that a rising tide lifts all.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
We are a team of photographers, videographers, and 3D artists specializing in commercial photography.

What makes us different:

– We are niche-based, which means we have focused all our efforts on getting really good at a few things. As a company, we like to focus on makers of machinery, engineered products, and consumer goods.

– We want the assets we create for our clients to provide the right ROI (Return on Investment), that is, to improve sales or reduce the cost of doing business or both. We want our clients to work with us only if we are able to bring them that value.

– We are one of the first companies in Nashville to provide 3D product rendering and animation services. This provides our clients the flexibility to have their creative assets ready even before the first product is manufactured, thereby giving them a significant advantage over their competitors.

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.nashboxstudios.com, www.nashboxdigital.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nashboxstudios/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nashboxstudios
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB7rq7eD1yFoDPhzHCksuw/featured