A decorated interior wall with multiple colorful framed artwork, a mural, and various ceramic and stone figurines displayed on a table and shelves.

Living room with beige sofa, patterned pillows, a black-and-white geometric coffee table with stacked books and a yellow vase with yellow flowers, a patterned rug, a side table with decorative items, a wall with four large colorful paintings of peopl

Colorful carved wooden sculpture of a face with large eyes and red cheeks, decorated with a green and yellow headdress, flanked by white candles and a brass figurine, with pink flowers in a dark vase and a blurry green and red painting in the backgro

Living room with beige sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, large window with cream curtains, wall art, small bookshelf, flower vase, and hanging chains.

Multiple levels of a modern apartment building with balconies, decorative iron railings, and warm exterior lighting, surrounded by a black metal fence and greenery.

An open-concept living and dining area decorated with eclectic art and sculpture, including a prominent large orange and black painting of a woman with long black hair and a mythology-style sculpture. The space is illuminated with warm lighting, ceil

Living room with green bookshelf, orange armchairs, large window with beige curtains, and various sculptures and decorations.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a flower vase, a small table, a chair, a bookshelf, and a large framed picture of a black unicorn on a red background on the wall.

Interior view of a house with a staircase, a large green sculpture of a hippopotamus, a framed artwork of people in masks on the wall, and decorative masks hanging on the wall.

Decorative wall art depicting four musicians playing brass instruments, with a yellow background and architectural details at the top. A small table below holds a sculpture of a woman and a vase with purple flowers. A shelf filled with books is benea

Living room with beige sofa and throw pillows, a glass vase with green plants, a small wooden table with sculptures, and a stack of colorful books on a black and white rug. Wall art behind the sofa, with a large framed painting of people in tradition

A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, striped bedding, and multiple pillows, a white area rug with black concentric circles, two colorful abstract paintings on the wall, a wooden bookshelf with books and decorative items, and a nearby doorway leading to

Hallway with artwork on the walls, a wooden bench with sculpture, a patterned railing, and a corridor leading to a room with natural light.

Decorative interior space with wooden and ceramic sculptures, small stools, a window, and modern furniture.

A cozy living room with two orange armchairs with black pillows, a small red side table with a potted plant, large windows with curtains, a green bookshelf filled with books, decorative items, and a view of a lush garden outside.

A black vase with green and white baby's breath flowers on a table. Next to it is a stack of books including titles about Elvis Presley, dance, James Herbert, and Capitol Records. There are small black decorative figures on a textured placemat in the foreground.

The Brand & Studio Philosophy

Founded by photographer and visual strategist Vaibhav Bhardwaj, Stone in Light is an architectural photography practice dedicated to the meticulous documentary of design. Honoring structural geometry, material textures, and precise scale, the studio observes how natural and artificial light interact with these forms. By doing so, the studio captures the distinct atmosphere of a space, hinting at the narrative of the building and the daily human experience it was designed to hold.

About Vaibhav Bhardwaj

Vaibhav’s practice is profoundly shaped by a background in long-form documentary photography, end-to-end production workflows, and high-level visual curation. His enduring interest lies in the spatiality of daily life—how communities inhabit structures and how storytelling manifests within physical boundaries. This documentary perspective informs his architectural work, allowing him to view physical spaces not just as structural feats, but as environments built for human ritual and coexistence.

Prior to establishing Stone in Light, Vaibhav spent years leading visual curation and dataset development for global technology companies, including Google and Snapchat, as well as prominent international non-profits. This extensive history of managing complex logistical shoots, adhering to strict brand guidelines, and delivering high-stakes visual assets seamlessly translates into a highly disciplined, collaborative, and professional approach to architectural and interior documentation.

Black and white photograph of a young man with glasses and a beard sitting underneath a mural of a face with open eyes, surrounded by abstract designs and shapes.

Documentary & Personal Work

Selected Professional Collaborations

Silhouette of a child holding a bow, aiming to shoot an arrow, with the text "Save the Children" below.

Four interlocking hands forming a circle, with the text 'Dubai Cares' written below in both Arabic and English.

Cartoon character of a smiling gray shopping bag with legs, above the word 'Pratham'.

A man with glasses and dark hair sitting on a beige couch, holding a decorative object, in a room with framed artwork of stylized portraits of women hanging on the wall behind him. There are stacked books and magazines in the foreground and a vase with white decorative foliage on the side table.

“I think the best thing about Vaibhav is the way he interacts and the way he understood the brief. I can tell you that I've worked with many photographers, but Vaibhav has his own very quiet, solid way of working. And the most beautiful part of working with him is that he is amenable to changes, to hearing, and so flexible. That was something that really stood out for me. I really can say that I'm delighted with the output I've got.”

— Gautam Dutta, CEO, PVR INOX Limited

Contact Us

vaibhav@stoneinlight.com

+91 9650680999

A brass figure of a deity with intricate details, placed in a decorative blue bowl with a colorful floral and peacock design on the inner surface. In the background, there is a stack of books on a striped bench and wooden flooring.