Run your business. I’ll lead the creative.
Most owners end up managing a designer, a photographer, a video editor and a social media person who have never met. The brand looks different in every place, and the owner becomes the creative director by accident.
I take that job off your desk. One brief, one schedule, one person accountable for how your business looks and sounds everywhere.
For larger productions, I bring in trusted specialists and lead the work.
See how I lead a projectDirected by one person
Website redesign, brand, photography, video and marketing campaigns. You brief me once. I plan the work, make most of it myself, and bring in trusted specialists when a project needs them. You get one point of contact and one consistent look.
Website redesign
A website planned as part of your brand strategy, built for search and AI.
- Research and site structure
- Page copy written for search
- WordPress design and build
- Structured data and AI search readiness
- Analytics and enquiry tracking
Brand identity
A brand people recognise before they read the name.
- Strategy and positioning
- Logo and visual identity
- Packaging design
- Brand guidelines
- Editorial and print design
Photography
Photos that sell the product without overselling it.
- Product and food photography
- Portraits and team photos
- Hotels and interiors
- Campaign shoots
- Retouching
Video
Video that is planned like a campaign and finished like a film.
- Television commercials
- Brand films
- Short-form video for TikTok and Reels
- Explainer animation
- Edit and colour
Also on the Services page: marketing campaigns, one idea carried across every place your customer sees you.
See all servicesA clear plan, then the work.
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Listen
A call about your business, your customers and what is not working.
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Direction
A written creative direction: positioning, look, tone and a 90‑day plan.
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Make
Identity, photography, video and campaign assets, made or directed by me.
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Launch
Everything delivered in every size and format, with a rollout plan.
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Grow
A monthly rhythm of content and campaigns, reviewed against results.
Not sure where to start? Begin with a one-week direction sprint. The fee is credited if you book a larger package within 30 days.
Clear starting prices, no surprise invoices.
Every project is different, so these are starting points. We agree the scope and the fee in writing before any work begins.
Travel, talent, locations, printing and advertising spend are quoted separately.
See all packages- Direction sprintA written creative direction and a 90-day plan, in one week.FromUSD 450one time
- Launch kitIdentity, one shoot day and launch assets for web, social and print.FromUSD 1,800per project
- Creative partnerA monthly plan and a fixed amount of design, photo and video work.FromUSD 1,200per month
- Creative director on callBriefs, reviews, shoot direction and brand sign-off for your team.FromUSD 2,500per month
Miran Shakya
We hired Sworup for our exhibition branding and video direction, and the results exceeded what we imagined. Every visual, from posters to signage, felt cohesive and genuinely creative. We are already planning our next project together.
Anita Gurung
Sworup redesigned our packaging and product photography for a big product launch. Communication could have been a little faster at the start, but the final creative work was excellent and really helped the launch stand out.
Rajan Thapa
Working with Sworup on our office and team portraits was seamless from the first call. He directed the shoot with real patience, made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, and delivered the final gallery days ahead of schedule.
Priya Sharma
Sworup completely reimagined our brand identity and product photography in a matter of weeks. The attention to detail and creative direction were outstanding, our campaign visuals have never looked stronger, and every deadline was hit without compromise.
Tell me what you are trying to grow.
Send a message on WhatsApp with a few lines about your business and what you need.
Selected works
Creative direction for launches, rebrands and growing businesses. I’m Sworup Nhasiju, based in Bangkok, with 15+ years in brand, photography, video and campaigns.
Shahnoor Branding
Visual identity and packaging design for Shahnoor, a fine jewellery label, spanning logo, engraved tags, and branded shopping bags.
Chef Santosh Shah
Campaign photoshoot of MasterChef UK winner Chef Santosh Shah for Nutriplus cooking oil, capturing confident portrait and lifestyle imagery for advertising use.
Livon Frizz Free Serum Photoshoot
Product photography and retouching for Livon Frizz Free Serum, creating clean, advertising-ready hair care imagery for the Nepali market. The set balances polished product…
Session with the Chef
An impromptu portrait session with Executive Chef Rajeev Shrestha at Aloft Kathmandu, capturing candid, behind-the-scenes moments in the kitchen with natural light and a…
Poster for Film Southasia 2022
Campaign identity and poster design for Film Southasia, a documentary film festival, capturing its scale across South Asian countries and film entries.
Go Goldstar Campaign Photoshoot, Retouching & Design
Campaign photography, retouching, and design for Go Goldstar, one of Nepal’s leading footwear brands. The work combines clean product and lifestyle shots with social-media-ready…
People of the Serengeti
A travel photography series capturing the people and communities of the Serengeti, Tanzania. The portraits focus on everyday life, dress, and expression, framed against…
Photos of Dhulikhel — Ongoing Documentation
An ongoing personal documentation project of Dhulikhel, a small medieval Newari village on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, capturing its old town, its people,…
Film Southasia 2024
Campaign identity and promotional design for Film Southasia, the region’s flagship festival of South Asian documentary film. The 2024 edition (‘Anthropocene’) carries a bold,…
International Conference on Recovery of Cultural Heritage
Event branding and campaign design for the International Conference on Recovery of Cultural Heritage, part of Nepal’s heritage recovery efforts. The illustrative, print-led identity…