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Creative Studio · Sri Lanka · Est. 1989
R. Jeyashanker.

Graphic Designer · Photographer · Videographer · Brand Strategist.
30 years of craft. One studio that does it all — with the same strategic eye and the same uncompromising standard.

Graphic Design
Photography
Video Production
Brand Strategy
30
Trusted by S. Thomas' College· Save the Children· Brandix Lanka· High Commission of India· Gamani Corea Foundation
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30+
Years Design Experience
35+
Years Behind the Camera
100+
Publications Produced
4
Full Creative Disciplines
Featured Work
A glimpse of what's possible.
What I Do
One studio. Every creative discipline.
01
Graphic Design
Identities, campaigns, publications, packaging — built to communicate before a word is read.
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Photography
35 years behind the lens. Portraits, products, architecture, events — authentic and precise.
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Video Production
Script to screen. Documentaries, reels, institutional films — stories told with craft and purpose.
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Brand Strategy
Integrated campaigns that drive enrolment, engagement, and measurable revenue outcomes.
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Client Word

"Jeyashanker gave us a brand that finally looked and felt like who we are. The campaign he built for us brought in more enquiries in one quarter than we had seen in the previous three years combined. He didn't just design for us — he understood our school, our heritage, and what makes a family choose a boarding education for their child."

Senior AdministratorS. Thomas' College, Gurutalawa
Admissions ↑ Q1 of campaign
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Whether you need a brand identity, a campaign, a photograph, or a film — let's start with a conversation. I offer a free 30-minute consultation to every new enquiry.

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About
Creativity has been my language
for over thirty years.

I didn't choose design, photography, and storytelling. They chose me.

In 1989, my father placed a film DSLR camera in my hands. I've never been separated from a lens since. That same year, I started drawing, designing, and building visual worlds that told stories bigger than words could. What began as passion became practice, and practice became a career spanning three decades and four creative disciplines.

I'm R. Jeyashanker — a graphic designer, photographer, videographer, and brand strategist based in Sri Lanka. My studio is a one-person agency with the capability of a full creative department. I don't subcontract or fragment the brief. The thinking, the execution, and the accountability stay with me from first meeting to final delivery.

I've spent 30+ years working across branding, advertising, editorial design, photography, documentary video, and integrated marketing. The thread connecting all of it: I build things that work — not just things that look good. Every project starts with the same question: what does this actually need to achieve?

When your brand needs to look extraordinary, communicate a compelling story, and convert audiences into customers — one creative partner should be able to do it all. I'm that partner.

Philosophy
Strategy first. Craft second. Results always.
01

Outcome-First Thinking

Every project starts with a question: what does this actually need to achieve? I design for outcomes, not aesthetics.

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One Point of Accountability

When the strategy, creative direction, and execution all come from the same mind — there are no handoffs, no diluted briefs, no inconsistency.

03

Craft You Can Feel

After 30 years, I know which rules to break, and when. The result is work that moves people.

Career
Three decades. Four disciplines.
1989

The Beginning

First camera. First photograph. A lifetime behind the lens begins. Simultaneously developing a passion for graphic design and visual communication.

1990s

Design Foundation

Built a deep foundation in graphic design and print, working across above-the-line and below-the-line advertising for Sri Lankan brands.

2000s

Publishing & Institutional Work

Expanded into major publication projects for Brandix Lanka Ltd., the High Commission of India, and the Gamani Corea Foundation. Delivered 100+ publications.

2010s

Video & NGO Sector

Added video production to the studio's capabilities. Major clients include Save the Children Sri Lanka.

2019–Now

Integrated Brand Strategy

Led full brand and marketing strategy for S. Thomas' College, Gurutalawa — with measurable admissions results across every channel.

Tools & Software
The toolkit behind the work.

Graphic Design

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 3ds Max (3D Visualisation)

Video & Motion

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Script writing & direction
  • Colour grading & delivery

Photography

  • 35+ years professional experience
  • DSLR — digital & film
  • Portrait, lifestyle & commercial
  • Architecture & documentary
Let's make something worth remembering.

The first conversation is always free. No pitch. No obligation.

Portfolio
Photography

35 years of seeing the world differently. Portraits, products, architecture, events, documentary, fine art — captured with craft and authentic intention.

Photography
Video
Design
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Portrait Photography
Executive Portrait Series
Corporate and editorial portraits for business clients across Colombo.
Portrait
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Commercial Photography
Product Campaign — FMCG Client
Product and lifestyle photography for a packaged goods campaign.
Commercial
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Architectural Photography
S. Thomas' College Campus
Architectural photography capturing the heritage of the Gurutalawa campus.
Architecture
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Event Photography
Old Boys Reunion — Alumni Event
Candid and formal coverage of the Old Boys Annual Reunion.
Event
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Documentary Photography
Save the Children — Field Documentation
On-the-ground documentary photography accompanying the NGO film production.
Documentary
Portrait · Add your image here
Editorial Portrait
Academic Leadership Portrait
Formal and editorial portraits for publication and institutional use.
Portrait
Fine Art · Add your image here
Fine Art Photography
Sri Lanka — Landscape & Nature Series
Light, texture, and landscape across the island.
Fine Art
Lifestyle Commercial · Add your image here
Lifestyle Photography
Fashion & Lifestyle Campaign
Lifestyle photography for a brand campaign styled for above-the-line use.
Commercial
Interior · Add your image here
Interior Photography
Hospitality Interior — Sri Lanka
Interior photography for a resort property for marketing use.
Architecture
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Corporate Event
Annual Gala — Corporate Client
Formal and candid event photography for a major corporate gala.
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Portfolio
Video Production

From the first word of the script to the final grade in post. Documentaries, institutional films, social content, music videos — stories told frame by frame.

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Institutional Film
S. Thomas' College — Prospectus Film
A cinematic portrait of boarding school life at Gurutalawa. Scripted, directed, and post-produced in-house.
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NGO Documentary
Save the Children Sri Lanka — Programme Impact
A documentary film communicating the human impact of Save the Children's Sri Lanka programmes. Still used in every major donor presentation.
202112 minFull HDDocumentary
4:15
Music Video
Guru Rock Anthem — Old Boys Film
A music video celebrating the Old Boys community. Became the community's most-shared piece of content.
20224 min4KMusic Video
0:45
Social Media Content
Campus Life Reels — Instagram Series
Short-form vertical reels showcasing student life, facilities, and campus culture optimised for Instagram and Facebook.
202345 secVertical 9:16Social
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Commercial Advertorial
Brand Advertorial — Corporate Client
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Documentary Film
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Production Process
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Brief & Concept

We start with your goal, not the camera. Understanding your audience and message before anything else.

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Script & Pre-Production

Story structure, shot lists, location scouting, and full production planning.

03

Production

Direction, shooting, and sound on location. Every frame with purpose.

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Edit & Delivery

Cutting, colour grading, and final output for every platform and format you need.

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Portfolio
Graphic Design

Brand identities, publication design, print collateral, digital graphics, environmental design, motion. Thirty years of design that works before it's beautiful.

Photography
Video
Design
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Brand Identity
S. Thomas' College — Visual Identity System
S. Thomas' College, Gurutalawa
Complete visual identity system including logo, colour palette, typography, and brand guidelines.
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Publication Design
Sandesh — Periodical Newsletter
High Commission of India, Sri Lanka
Full design, layout, and print production management of the official periodical newsletter.
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Book Design
A Splash of Honey — Book Design
Christabelle Corea Atarupane
Full typesetting, layout design, and print production management for the authored book.
BookTypesettingPrint Production
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Print & Collateral
REACH Magazine — Brandix Lanka
Brandix Lanka Ltd.
Internal corporate newsletter design. Full layout, editorial design, and production across multiple editions.
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NGO Report · Add image
Publication Design
In the Best Interest of Every Child
Dr. Hiranthi Wijemanne / Save the Children
Publication design and typesetting for an NGO research publication to professional publishing standards.
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Print & Collateral
College Prospectus — Admissions Brochure
S. Thomas' College, Gurutalawa
Full design and production of the admissions prospectus, coordinated with the integrated brand campaign.
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Digital Design
Social Media Campaign — Full Graphics Suite
S. Thomas' College Digital Campaign
Complete social media graphics suite including posts, story templates, and campaign artwork.
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Environmental Design
Outdoor Hoarding Campaign
S. Thomas' College Admissions Campaign
Large-format outdoor hoarding design deployed across key Sri Lankan locations.
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Services
Everything your brand needs.
One studio.

Briefing five agencies for one campaign costs more than money — it costs consistency and the coherent creative vision that makes brands memorable.

What I Offer
Four disciplines. One creative director.
01Brand & Graphic Design

Your brand is the sum of every visual impression your business makes. I design and build complete visual identity systems — logos, colour palettes, typography, brand guidelines, and all the collateral that flows from them.

What's included
  • Logo design & visual identity systems
  • Typography & colour palette development
  • Brand guidelines & style documentation
  • Print materials: brochures, magazines, reports
  • Packaging design & product graphics
  • Social media graphics & digital assets
  • Signage, exhibition & environmental design
  • Full print production management
02Photography

A photograph is often the first thing a potential client sees of your brand. I've been shooting professionally for over 35 years — my approach is observational and authentic.

What's included
  • Executive & corporate portrait photography
  • Product & commercial photography
  • Architectural & interior photography
  • Event & conference photography
  • Documentary & journalistic photography
  • Fine art & nature photography
  • Full post-processing & retouching
03Video Production

Video is the most powerful communication tool available to any brand today. I handle the entire production pipeline in-house: concept development, scriptwriting, pre-production planning, on-location direction, editing, colour grading, and final delivery.

What's included
  • Institutional & prospectus films
  • NGO & impact documentary films
  • Commercial advertorials & brand films
  • Social media reels & short-form content
  • Music videos & event films
  • Scriptwriting & creative direction
  • Colour grading & post-production
04Marketing & Brand Strategy

Creative work without strategy is decoration. I bring both together — building campaigns where every channel, message, and asset is designed to achieve a specific, measurable goal.

What's included
  • Integrated marketing campaigns
  • Social media strategy & management
  • Admissions & enrolment marketing
  • Alumni engagement campaign design
  • Press release writing & media placement
  • Outdoor advertising planning
  • Campaign performance review
Process
My process. Your peace of mind.
01

Listen

Every project begins with a proper briefing. I need to understand your business, your audience, and your goals before I touch a single tool.

02

Strategise

I develop a creative approach and present it to you before any execution begins. No surprises.

03

Create

Design, shoot, direct, write. I execute to the highest standard the brief allows, keeping you informed at every stage.

04

Deliver

I manage print production, digital delivery, or file handover — and I'm available after delivery to ensure everything performs.

Ready to start a project?

Free 30-minute consultation for every new enquiry. No pitch. No obligation.

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Testimonials
Don't take my word for it.

After thirty years in this industry, the measure I care most about isn't awards — it's whether clients come back, and whether they send their colleagues.

Jeyashanker didn't just design a campaign for us — he understood our school, our heritage, and what makes a family choose a boarding education for their child. The work he produced felt entirely authentic, and it delivered results we hadn't seen before.
Senior Administrator
S. Thomas' College, Gurutalawa
Admissions ↑ significantly in Q1 of campaign
We needed to tell a story that would move donors — not just inform them. Jeyashanker's documentary work did exactly that. The quality is extraordinary, and we still use the film in every major donor presentation.
Programme Communications Lead
Save the Children Sri Lanka
Film used in donor presentations across multiple grant cycles
I've published three books with Jeyashanker. Every single time, he has delivered exactly what I imagined — and then made it better. On time, within budget, always.
Published Author
Sri Lanka
Three book projects delivered to professional publishing standards
What I appreciate most is that he thinks like a strategist, not just a designer. He pushed back on some of our early ideas in ways that made the final product significantly better. The brand identity he developed is still working hard for us five years later.
Marketing Manager
Corporate Client, Sri Lanka
Brand identity in active use 5+ years after delivery
The photographs Jeyashanker took for our product launch were exceptional. He understood the brief immediately and delivered images that we used across all channels for over a year.
Head of Marketing
FMCG Brand, Sri Lanka
Photography used across all brand channels for 12+ months
Jeyashanker doesn't just capture events — he captures the spirit of what it means to be a Thomian. The Guru Rock Anthem video became the most-shared piece in our community's history.
Old Boy Representative
S. Thomas' College Old Boys Association
Most-shared piece in the community's history
Outcomes
Work that moves the needle.
30+
Years of client relationships — most clients return for multiple projects
5yrs
Average lifespan of brand identities delivered, still in active use
100%
Publications delivered on time and within budget across all projects
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Measurable admissions increase for education clients in first campaign quarter
Start your own success story.

Free 30-minute consultation for every new enquiry. I typically respond within 24 hours.

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Let's build something
worth talking about.

Every great project starts with a conversation. I offer a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation to every new enquiry.

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Based In
Sri Lanka
Available for local & international projects

Free 30-minute consultation — No pitch. No sales script. Just an honest conversation about what you need and whether I'm the right person to deliver it.

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FAQ
Common questions.
Do you work with international clients? +
Yes. I work with clients locally and internationally. For international projects, I manage communication, delivery, and file handover digitally — and I travel for larger productions when required.
What's your typical turnaround time? +
It depends entirely on scope. A logo identity typically takes 2–4 weeks. A video production takes 4–8 weeks from briefing to final cut. All timelines are agreed before work begins.
Do you handle printing as well as design? +
Yes. I offer printing consultancy and production management for all print projects — from small-run digital printing to large-format offset.
Can I engage you for just one discipline? +
Absolutely. While many clients use the full studio offering, every service is available individually as a standalone engagement.
How does the free consultation work? +
Fill in the contact form or call me directly. We'll schedule a 30-minute call — in person in Sri Lanka, or via Zoom internationally. No pitch. No obligation.
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