Rajiv Solanki – Documentary Photographer & Documentary Filmmaker for Development & Social Impact
Rajiv Solanki is a professional Indian documentary photographer and documentary filmmaker specializing in NGOs, the development sector, public health programs, environmental initiatives, and CSR projects. His work focuses on ethical, impact-driven visual documentation, including both still photography and documentary video, to support institutional communication, reporting, advocacy, and public awareness.
With experience contributing to documentary films and visual documentation for international organizations such as WHO and UNESCO, as well as other national and international institutions and health-sector stakeholders, Rajiv brings a strong understanding of development communication standards, safeguarding practices, and cultural sensitivity. His visual work – across photography and film -is designed to meet the requirements of government bodies, UN agencies, NGOs, and CSR foundations.
Based in India, Rajiv Solanki delivers reliable ground-level, real-life documentary photography and video documentation across diverse geographies, helping organizations document program implementation, demonstrate measurable impact, and communicate authentic stories with integrity.
Areas of Expertise
With a strong understanding of development communication requirements, Rajiv Solanki has documented initiatives related to:
- Documentary photography and documentary film production for development programs
- NGO and non-profit project documentation (photo & video)
- Public health and healthcare initiatives, including awareness and service delivery programs
- Education, culture, and heritage projects
- Environmental sustainability and climate-related initiatives
- CSR and community development programs
Ethical & Policy-Aligned Visual Storytelling
Rajiv follows internationally accepted ethical standards for documentary photography and documentary filmmaking, aligning with guidelines commonly adopted by UN agencies, government institutions, and public-sector organizations. His approach emphasizes:
- Informed consent and participant dignity
- Cultural sensitivity and safeguarding practices
- Accurate, non-staged representation in both photo and video
- Responsible storytelling involving children and vulnerable communities
Methodology & Professional Approach
- Pre-assignment planning aligned with project objectives and communication needs
- On-ground documentation using photography and video, with cultural and contextual sensitivity
- Pan-India coverage, including urban, rural, and remote locations
- Professional post-production for still images and documentary video content
- Field-based documentary photography and video documentation
- Program and activity documentation
- Beneficiary and community engagement visuals
- Case study, impact stories, and short documentary films
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