Rajan Kafle
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Award-Winning Nepali photojournalist, photographer, multimedia professional, and photography trainer with more than two decades of experience documenting politics, governance, diplomacy, culture, tourism, sports, fashion, and diaspora communities across Nepal and the United States. Served as Official Photographer to the Prime Minister of Nepal and currently works as a photojournalist for Khasokhas and NepYork in the United States. His work also includes official photography for New York Fashion Week and major Nepali community events. Throughout his career, he has focused on accurate visual storytelling, public service, historical documentation, and professional photography education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
House Photographer
Runway 7 — New York Fashion Week
New York, NY, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Captured runway presentations, backstage activities, designer collections, red-carpet appearances, and official events to enhance visual storytelling.
- Produced editorial imagery for event organizers, designers, media partners, and promotional campaigns, contributing to successful brand representation.
- Coordinated with production teams to deliver timely, publication-ready visual coverage, ensuring alignment with tight schedules and event requirements.
Official Photographer
Nepal Day Parade, New York
05.2025 - Current
- Document annual Manhattan parade, capturing dignitaries, community leaders, performers, cultural presentations, and public celebrations for archival purposes.
- Produce official photography for organizers and media outlets, enhancing promotional materials and preserving historical records.
- Captured high-quality images for events, showcasing cultural diversity and community engagement.
- Collaborated with event organizers to ensure photographic coverage aligned with event themes and objectives.
- Edited and retouched photographs using industry-standard software for optimal presentation and quality.
Official Photographer
Nepal Day, New Jersey
01.2025 - Current
- Captured cultural programs, official ceremonies, community leadership, and public participation for media and archival documentation.
- Captured high-quality images for diverse cultural events and celebrations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to understand their photographic needs.
- Coordinated shoot schedules and logistics to ensure timely delivery of images.
Photojournalist
Khasokhas & NepYork
New York, NY, USA
02.2024 - Current
- Work as a photojournalist for Leading New York-based Nepali and English-language community news platforms covering issues affecting the Nepali diaspora.
- Covered immigration, public affairs, community issues, education, health, diplomacy, and cultural events to inform and engage the Nepali diaspora.
- Produced photographs, videos, multimedia stories, and news features, enhancing digital publication's storytelling and audience reach.
- Documented community gatherings, government visits, and major public events to highlight cultural narratives and foster community connection.
Chairman & Managing Director
Digital Touch Creation Pvt. Ltd., Nepal
Nepal
01.2011 - 01.2024
- Founded and managed multimedia production company, overseeing projects in photography, documentary film, television production, feature-film post-production, and visual communications to meet diverse client needs.
- Provided creative and technical services to government agencies, media organizations, businesses, and cultural institutions, ensuring high-quality deliverables that aligned with client objectives.
Photography Officer / Official Photographer
Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Nepal
Nepal
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Served as Official Photographer to the Prime Minister of Nepal, documenting official engagements, cabinet activities, diplomatic meetings, state functions, and national events.
- Established Prime Minister’s Photography Unit and coordinated development of multimedia studio within Prime Minister’s Office, enhancing visual communication capabilities.
- Oversaw official photography and digital content for national addresses and government initiatives, ensuring effective visual representation and engagement.
- Coordinated video-conferencing and live-monitoring systems supporting communication with provincial officials and nationally significant infrastructure projects.
- Managed preservation and archiving of official photographic records, safeguarding historical significance for future reference.
Multimedia Coordinator
Nepal Tourism Board
Nepal
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Promoted national tourism through photography, videography, multimedia production, visual asset management, and training programs.
- Developed and coordinated visual content showcasing Nepal’s destinations, heritage, culture, and tourism activities.
- Developed multimedia content strategies to enhance digital engagement for tourism initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to produce promotional materials and campaigns for various programs.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and branding standards.
Multimedia Coordinator
Nepalese Fashion Home
01.2004 - 01.2013
- Captured and edited photography and videography for annual beauty pageants and fashion events, showcasing key moments from auditions to final presentations.
- Captured highlights from programs such as Miss Newa, Miss Mongol, Miss Little Newa, Master Star, and Kid Queen.
- Developed engaging multimedia content to promote tourism initiatives and enhance brand visibility.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital marketing campaigns.
- Managed social media platforms, increasing audience engagement through targeted content strategies.
Skills
- Photojournalism
- Visual Storytelling
- Government & Political Photography
- Documentary Photography
- Editorial Photography
- Fashion & Event Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Multimedia Production
- Digital Asset Management
- Photography Training
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Official Photographer to the Prime Minister of Nepal (2019–2021).
- Photojournalist for Khasokhas and NepYork.
- Official House Photographer for New York Fashion Week.
- Official Photographer for Nepal Day Parade New York and Nepal Day New Jersey.
- More than 20 years of professional experience in photojournalism, government communications, tourism promotion, documentary work, and multimedia production.
- Designed and delivered more than 50 photography workshops, seminars, masterclasses, and professional training programs across Nepal and beyond.
PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Designed and delivered more than 50 photography training programs, workshops, seminars, and masterclasses across Nepal and beyond.
- Trained photojournalists, studio photographers, tourism professionals, entrepreneurs, students, government officials, and security personnel.
- Taught photojournalism ethics, visual storytelling, composition, lighting, digital workflow, post-production, and professional practice.
- Contributed to strengthening professional photography standards through practical education, mentoring, capacity-building, and the preservation of history through photography.
SELECTED HONORS & RECOGNITION
Outstanding Youth Photojournalism Award — Reporters’ Club Nepal | 2022, Outstanding Photojournalist Excellence Award — Season Media, Malaysia | 2019, Entertainment Photojournalism Award — National Forum of Photojournalists | 2018, Wedding Photographer of the Year — Kathmandu Photographers Association | 2013
Affiliations
- Lifetime Member — National Forum of Photojournalists (NFPJ), Nepal
- Lifetime Member — Wildlife Photographer Club, Nepal
- Member — Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ)
- Member — Film Journalists Association of Nepal (FJAN)
Timeline
House Photographer
Runway 7 — New York Fashion Week
09.2025 - Current
Official Photographer
Nepal Day Parade, New York
05.2025 - Current
Official Photographer
Nepal Day, New Jersey
01.2025 - Current
Photojournalist
Khasokhas & NepYork
02.2024 - Current
Photography Officer / Official Photographer
Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Nepal
11.2019 - 07.2021
Chairman & Managing Director
Digital Touch Creation Pvt. Ltd., Nepal
01.2011 - 01.2024
Multimedia Coordinator
Nepal Tourism Board
01.2009 - 01.2019
Multimedia Coordinator
Nepalese Fashion Home
01.2004 - 01.2013