Journal · Notes from behind the lens
Stories, guides & light.
Practical notes on natural-light portraits, travel photoshoots across Sri Lanka, weddings, hotels and fashion work, written by Sachith Ravishka Kodikara of SRK Portraits.
Couples · Pre-shoots · 4 min read
Couple & Pre-Shoot Photography in Colombo: 7 Tips for a Relaxed Session
Planning a couple or pre-shoot session in Colombo? A natural-light photographer on timing, locations, outfits, posing without stiffness, bringing your pet and planning around the monsoon.
Hotels · Hospitality · 5 min read
Hotel Photography in Sri Lanka: 8 Tips for Photos That Fill Rooms
Hotel photography tips from a Colombo photographer: shooting rooms in natural light, styling, guest lifestyle images, pools at dusk, food sessions and crops for OTA listings and Instagram.
Weddings · Planning · 6 min read
Wedding Photography Tips for Couples in Sri Lanka
Wedding photography tips from a Colombo photographer: planning around the light and nakath times, pre-wedding shoots, ceremonies, family photo lists and monsoon backup plans in Sri Lanka.
Portraits · Natural light · 5 min read
Natural Light Portrait Photography in Colombo: A Guide
How a Colombo portrait photographer works with natural light: the best times of day, locations, and how to prepare for a relaxed portrait session in Sri Lanka.
Travel · Sri Lanka · 5 min read
Tourist & Travel Photoshoots in Sri Lanka: The Best Locations
Planning a holiday or honeymoon photoshoot in Sri Lanka? A travel photographer’s guide to Colombo, Galle Fort, Sigiriya, Kandy, the hill country and the beaches.
Fashion · Brands · 5 min read
Fashion & Clothing Brand Photography in Sri Lanka: Lessons from Shoots for Adare and MOA
Lessons from fashion and clothing brand shoots in Sri Lanka for labels like Adare and MOA: natural light, shot lists, locations and directing models.