Based in New York City

Instagram: @thepallavikumar

Email: pallavinairkumar@gmail.com

+1 917 324 4460

About Me


I’m Pallavi Kumar, Associate Visuals Director at Condé Nast Traveler, where I lead visual storytelling across print and digital platforms. With over a decade of editorial experience at premier publications including GQ and Vogue India, I specialize in commissioning distinctive photography and illustration that creates culturally resonant stories.

My work involves directing visual strategy for flagship editorial and sponsored initiatives while cultivating relationships with talented photographers, illustrators, and creative agencies around the globe. Before landing in New York, I lived in India, Dubai, Hong Kong, and the UK—experiences that continue to inform how I approach visual narratives that engage diverse audiences.

Awards & Recognition

NATJA Gold Award (2023) – Cover or Feature Photo, Illustration Commission

NATJA Gold Award (2022) – Photography Essay

NATJA Special Mention (2021) – Photography Essay