CREATIVE ACHARYA
OUR GURU. OUR MENTOR
Guiding every step — in art, discipline, and life.
At Creative Hut, learning follows the timeless Gurukul way — a place where students live and learn with their mentors under one roof. Yet it is also a Gurukul for the 21st century, blending modern technology, structured syllabus, and dedicated faculty who are available day and night.
Our mentors do more than teach photography, cinematography, filmmaking, or communication design. They shape character. They believe that if you become a good person, you will naturally become a better cinematographer, designer, or storyteller. Through discipline, values, and one-to-one guidance, they nurture not only technical mastery but also the human qualities that define true creative professionals.
Abin Alex
Master In Design (M.Des) · MBA (Design Management) · M.Sc Visual Communication
Researcher. Educator. Image Speaker. Gurukul guide for a modern creative life.
At Creative Hut’s residential Gurukul, Abin aligns tradition with technology so skills grow where values lead. He designed the Professional Diploma in the Art of Photography & Cinematography (2007) and helped shape the KGTE curriculum in Photography (2017), framing learning as practice: structured, disciplined, and mentored day and night.
His structure of teaching turns passion into profession across photography, cinematography, filmmaking, branding, visual editing, and communication design — without losing humility, patience, or time management.
- Tradition + Technology, Together Residential mentorship where timeless values meet modern tools.
- Portfolio-First, Always Real shoots, real edits, real industry workflows.
- Cross-Disciplinary Mastery Photography, cinematography, design, and post-production under one roof.
- Structured Growth Path From ideation → shoot → edit → deliver — every stage reviewed, every skill sharpened.
“Become a good person, and you will become a good Visual Communicator.”
Anu Joseph
B.Sc (PCM) · Master In Design (M.Des) · M.A Journalism & Mass Communication
Mentor. Visual Educator. Communication guide for a modern creative life.
Anu Joseph brings both academic depth and hands-on mentorship to Creative Hut’s Gurukul life. With a foundation in Science, Design, and Communication, she helps students bridge logic with creativity — making learning both structured and inspiring.
Her teaching blends storytelling, journalism, and visual design so learners think clearly, design meaningfully, and communicate with impact. Beyond tools and techniques, she nurtures discipline, empathy, and professionalism — shaping thoughtful creators.
- Guided by Design Structured learning rooted in both creative and analytical thinking.
- Communication at Core From journalism to design — shaping voices that inform and inspire.
- Holistic Mentorship Day-and-night guidance in a true residential learning community.
- Values → Skills Building not only professionals, but responsible human beings.
“Clarity, discipline, and empathy turn creativity into lifelong craft.”
VISITING FACULTIES
RAHUL RAO
ADVERTISMENT CINEMATOGRAPHERRahul Rao is an advertisement cinematographer and senior product photographer, and Creative Hut alumni. With 7+ years of experience, he specializes in commercial shoots—dynamic brand films, precise lighting, product visuals that convert.
AHAMED SHAHEEN S
Automotive & Wedding FilmmakerAhamed Shaheen S is a senior Automotive & Wedding Film maker and Creative Hut alumni. With 5+ years of experience, he specializes in commercial photography—precise lighting, clean styling, brand-ready images.
PUNNIA JONES
NEW BORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHYPunnia Jones is a newborn photographer and Creative Hut alumni. With 7+ years of experience, she specializes in safety-first newborn sessions—soothing setups, gentle lighting, timeless family portraits.
AMITH KUMAR
Architecture & Interior PhotographyAmith Kumar is an architecture & interior photographer and Creative Hut alumni. With 10+ years of experience, he specializes in commercial space imaging—true verticals, natural-strobe blends, publication-ready visuals.
PRITHESH RAO
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHYPrithesh Rao is a fashion photographer. With 25+ years of experience, he specializes in wedding and fashion photography—refined posing, editorial lighting, and timeless storytelling.
SAGAR GOSAVI
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHYHe is a famous professional photographer specialised in Wildlife & birds. He has photographed rare species of birds and mammals.
Fr. Joseph Thekkummattathil, OCD
Lyrics & Script WriterFr. Joseph Thekkummattathil, OCD, is a lyricist & script writer with Creative Hut. He has written 10+ songs and multiple scripts—devotional storytelling, lyrical craft, and purpose-driven narratives.

