Rahul Bhatt, a tour photographer of K-pop girl group KATSEYE. / LinkedIn/Rahul Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, a tour photographer of K-pop girl group KATSEYE, has won the Favourite Tour Photographer award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 on March 26.
The 13th edition of the annual awards ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated some of the biggest names in music, with artists like Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny dominating major categories.
Amid these high-profile wins, Bhatt’s achievement stood out in a lesser-publicised but highly competitive category for his visual work capturing KATSEYE’s performances and tours, beating several prominent photographers associated with global stars.
Other nominees in this socially voted category included Abby Waisler for Gracie Abrams, Adam DeGross for Post Malone, Anna Lee for Coldplay, Baeth for Tate McRae, Chris Cornejo for Shakira, Cynthia Parkhurst for Katy Perry, Henry Hwu for Billie Eilish, Hyghly for The Weeknd, Joshua Halling for Oasis, Thomas Falcone for Shawn Mendes, and Tom Pallant for YUNGBLUD.
Through the course of his career, Bhatt, a UK-born photographer of Indian origin, has worked closely with major international artists and produced visual content across tours, campaigns, and live performances.
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Currently based between Los Angeles and London, Bhatt specialises in photography, video production, and digital content strategy, contributing to global campaigns for leading artists and brands.
Over the years, he has collaborated with prominent artists including Camila Cabello, Nicki Minaj, and the former boy band One Direction.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards, established in 2014, honours the most popular artists and music across iHeartMedia platforms, with winners determined by a mix of data and fan votes.
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