The Heart Behind the Lens
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My name is Stuti and this is The Cheesecake Project.
I gently treaded into the lesser known field of weddings some 14yrs 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.
Alongside me is a team that has grown (up) together for a decade now. We aren’t just colleagues; we are a family dedicated to documenting yours. While weddings are grand celebrations, we are here for the quiet, honest moments: the pride in a father’s eyes, a mother’s gentle touch, and the raw emotions that bind people together.
We do this with immense love and care because we know these aren't just photos, they are the heartbeat of your history. Our goal is to handle the details so you can simply be present, letting us craft a legacy that allows you to relive your story exactly as it felt, year after year.
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.
