Hi! And congratulations!
My name is Stuti and this is The Cheesecake Project.
I gently treaded into the lesser known field of weddings some 13yrs ago as a young, bright-eyed artist, full of heart and hope, drawn to the beauty of human connection. Today, as someone who's seen the wedding industry grow into the big, beautiful giant that it is, I hold on to that bright-eyed artist within me, still eager to tell stories of couples and families, just as they feel them.
Weddings can be stressful; the planning, the details, the logistics. Making new memories shouldn't be. From our very first phone call to the day we deliver your photos and album, my goal is to help you feel at ease, to let you focus on what truly matters: the moments you’ll cherish forever. I want you to forget there's a lens and simply be, because that’s when the moments truly shine.
And the journey doesn’t end when you toss rice grains over us all! I’m here with you for the celebrations after, whether it’s sharing a drink, reminiscing over your album, framing your beautiful photographs for your new home or even capturing the beautiful moments as your family grows. This isn’t just about making photos. It’s about crafting memories that will stay with you, letting you relive your most cherished moments, year after year. If this sounds like the experience you’ve been thinking of, let’s create something unforgettable together :)
From Weddings to Film Sets
Whenever not at a wedding, I'm usually shadowing my husband, writer-director Pratim Dasgupta, on his sets. Here, I often sneak around as a Films Still Photographer! Collaborating with him and some of the most wonderful cinematographers in the industry has expanded my perspective as a photographer and deepened my understanding of storytelling, year after year.
When Light Meets Raga
Some of the most profound moments I have experienced in my life have been in dimly lit auditoriums, surrounded by silence, the air heavy with the weight of the greatness. Photographing Hindustani Classical Music has become my quiet form of prayer - a way to listen, witness and honour. This is more than an evening at a concert. For me, this is sacred.
I’ve had the incredible fortune of documenting some of the greatest musicians of our time. By observing them closely in person, I've learnt so much about human character, resilience, the depth of their will, the unwavering devotion that their discipline demands. The quiet power that shapes their art.
It feels like a quiet responsibility, one I carry with great care. To preserve these moments, so future generations might not only hear the music, but also feel the presence of those who gave their lives to it.
This work is deeply personal to me. It is my way of honouring their devotion to music, and, in turn, expressing my own devotion to them.
