We thought we loved telling stories the most, until storytelling taught us to love life even more.
We thought we loved telling stories the most, until storytelling taught us to love life even more.
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GRANDMA..WORLD’S BEST STORYTELLER..EVER!
It was a chilly winter evening with fluctuating voltages, a flickering lantern and a room full of loved ones.
With a blanket around my head, I impatiently waited on the bed for grandma to finish her chores and rule the customary primetime stories slot.
Nothing was out of her reach - tales of romance, adventure, suspense involving princess, knights, dragons, spirits and whatnot.
But that night was special. She pulled out an old album to tell real stories of our family with photographs of her much younger self, grandpa, her wedding, travels, uncles & aunts, my parents, my birthday and more.
Like a key to unlocking a memory, every photo brought tender reminisces to her as she time-traveled in her mind to tell me more about it. And, I marvelled at each of the pictures.
Like most nights, the power-cut seemed customary too.
She turned the simmering flame into a blaze of light, placed the lantern on the bedside table and continued.
Her storytelling was so compelling that Satyajit Ray, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Steven Spielberg and the like would take a bow. And by that time, uncles and aunts, who had already snuggled in to see those pictures, added to the discussion and celebrated the warmth of togetherness.
Enjoying all of this, grandpa, steadily rocking the chair a little distance away, smiled and said to me “now you know how beautiful your grandma is and why I married her”. Her eyes moistened and glittered with joy.
Thereafter, every time I visited her on holidays, she wanted me to bring a few photographs and tell her all about them.
In fulfilling her wish, I inadvertently learnt the importance of documenting life and how it brings people closer to each other.
Little moments often change life in a big way.
Our Storytelling is
Simple, Artful and Engaging
We are one of India's most loved visual storytellers admired for an immersive storytelling experience, truly International with an Indian Soul.
Experience classic and timeless journeys of Life, Love & Karma — appreciated by celebrated professionals, featured by premier Art & Media houses and loved by one & all.
THE BEGINNING
Love, Respect & Trust
We are ever grateful to all our revered clients and every benevolent soul for being kind to us. No greater reward than winning your hearts. Your tender words bring tears of joy to our eyes.
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loved your work when I first saw it, wanted to see more in person
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*when Sir Cowasji Jehangir visited our photo exhibit at Jehangir Art Gallery
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interesting layout & design, the photographs are very beautiful
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*Sabyasachi on our lookbook Brides of Sabyasachi, at his Mumbai store
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You touched my feet and sought blessings, shared your passion for creating a personal experience – just the way we wanted with no frills. Sam, your honesty won us over even before we saw your work.
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We reached you by mistake but your honesty and personal approach made us a new friend. Your artistic portrayal of our wedding has left us in awe. We are so happy that destiny chose you for us.
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I thought it was humanly impossible to relive the preciousness of the evening of our daughter's wedding but I was so very wrong. Your hauntingly beautiful capture has left me teary-eyed.
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You have made pure art out of a camera shy bride. Your endless energies, sense of humor, those impromptu portraits made our experience uniquely personal. Sam, I'm so glad you are family!
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Sam – my family, friends & literally everyone loves the photos but what's truly amazing is how you cared for us and your team, put others before yourself in carving out a very dear and memorable experience.
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I wanted fine art storytelling for our wedding but was nervous about our families' preference. And, you smilingly said don't worry, be happy. Guess what! Sam, my man! everyone has fallen in love with your classic monochromes.
Art, Design & Photography
We celebrate the spirit of life by creating curiously engaging human experiences in a digital world.
Being in love is such an intimate experience that no two souls in love are the same. Inspired by raw human emotion, our couple sessions are for those who are truly, madly, deeply in love.
With loved ones from far and near, a marriage translates to a grand wedding celebration. Through our portraits and candids we weave an emotional experience that lingers on you for years to come.
Portraits are a beautiful way of understanding life – personality, emotions, lifestyle. Our portrait sessions are about the stories you want to tell exploring yourself, your family, friends, children, pets and more.
Like an odyssey, life tells it's own story, everyday. As you immerse yourself in your vacation, let us quietly paint a poetic & elegant story as your personal vacation photographer.
We create emotive and dynamic content, that cuts through the noise of the conventional while staying relevant and design campaigns, in line with your vision, to inspire a change or connect a brand with its target audience.
While digital likes, tweets & hashtags give you an instant high, enjoying an album with family results in an unparalleled connected experience. Our heirloom albums, coffee-table books and handcrafted personalized keepsakes exude class and elegance.
Art makes life beautiful
We seek beauty in simplicity and we are here to make every life we touch, more beautiful than ever.. with Love.
Chhobighar® finds its origin in the Bengali word – ছবিঘর [chhobi·ghar] and translates to “a home of photographs”. We have found love in the writings of Mirabai, Kabir, Ghalib, Tagore, Gulzar and the like.
Drawing inspiration from a diverse cultural heritage that reflects oneness in spirit, we have been able to create an experience – truly international with an Indian soul.
Our belief in Life, Love & Karma is profound. As love transforms this journey of life into an out-of-the-world adventure, our work continues to live beyond our years.
The world is as much inside you as it is outside and, through our work, we continually strive to establish intimate soul-stirring connections with your inner-self.
Our personal approach, filled with deep-rooted values and meticulous artistry with an undistracted attention to detail, continues to connect people beyond boundaries.
One word that truly defines us is human. And together with you, we craft an unforgettable tailored experience, as one family – united by purpose, divided by responsibilities.
Connoisseurs of Art, Design & Bollywood Films – Sir Cowasji Jehangir, Padma Shri Jyoti Bhatt, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Sukant Panigrahy and the like have found our body of work to be engaging, evocative and uncommonly romantic.
Featured 3 times in a season and perceived as “undisputed Kings of Wedding Photography” by the loved, acclaimed and most sought after real life bridal makeover TV show – NDTV Good Times Band Baajaa Bride with Sabyasachi, Season 7.
Honored & humbled to be recognized by celebrated national and international art & media houses. And truly blessed to be loved by all.
Fine Art Photography Exhibition at India's most respected and prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.
2014
Campaign for participatory art initiative ‘Let Go’ published by one of Mumbai's leading tabloids, Mid Day.
2014
Wedding published by international magazine, Weddings & Beyond (Manila, Philippines) in their special edition.
2014-15
Editor’s Choice, Best Story of the Year, Nikon Wedding Storyteller by international online directory, MyWed.
2014-15
Featured 3 times, including finale by NDTV's bridal TV show, Band Baajaa Bride with Sabyasachi, Season 7.
2016-17
Multiple picturesque weddings featured by one of India’s most popular online wedding planners, WedMeGood.
2017
Appreciated for photography & design of our lookbook ‘Brides of Sabyasachi’ by Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
2017-18
Legendary and revered artist Padma Shri Jyoti Bhatt loved our photographs and bestowed his blessings upon us.
2019
Album Cover for MTV Coke Studio artist Winit Tikoo, featured as Apple Music's New Artist of the Month.
2019
INCREDIBLE India AND HER
colors OF EMOTION.
HOME TO millions WITH
MANY CULTURES & LANGUAGES,
BUT ONE soul AND ONE love.
namaste
DON'T FORGET love,
IT WILL BRING
ALL THE madness YOU NEED
TO UNFURL YOURSELF
ACROSS THE universe.
"
mirabai
AKATH KAHANI prem KI
KUCH kahi NA JAYE,
goonge KERI SARKARA
BAITHE muskae
"
kabir
amaro PORANO JAHA CHAY
TUMI TAI, tumi TAI GO
toma CHHARA AAR E JOGOTE
MOR KEHO NAI, kichhu NAI GO
"
tagore
ishq PAR ZOR NAHIN,
HAI YEH WOH AATISH Ghalib
JO lagaye NA LAGE,
AUR BUJHAYE NA bane
"
ghalib
TEEN GAWAH HAI ishq KE
IK rab HAI, EK TU...AUR MAIN,
MARTA NAHI ISHQ O Mirza
SADIYAAN Sahiban REHTI HAIN
"
gulzar
A quick look into an ethereal and mesmerizing journey of Sabyasachi brides as part of the acclaimed real life bridal makeover show — Band Baajaa Bride with Sabyasachi, Season 7 in Mumbai, Delhi & the grand finale in Kolkata.
let's embark on
an adventure of a lifetime
Embark on an adventure to find what you seek — we are but a puzzle in search of missing pieces.
Immerse yourself completely in the moments, 'cause sometimes, it's okay to be lost. A selected few from our journal to start with.
Season 7, NDTV Band Baajaa Bride – 4 enchanting real life brides – 3 metro cities, Mumbai, Delhi & Kolkata – 1 ace designer, Sabyasachi – an exclusive story of bespoke bridal couture, candid interactions, myriad emotions.. and love.
ContinueJai Mahal Palace Wedding
ContinueA Star Wars Inspired Intimate Lockdown Wedding
Continuean Indian boy, a Polish girl, struck by Cupid in London – a Bollywood love story – different continents, different cultures, but one love – a surreal couple session, an unforgettable intimate destination wedding experience at Kochi, Kerala.
Continue
An international designer aka Filipina Disney Princess, a brilliant techie aka Indian Prince Charming – 3 exotic cities, Manila, Mumbai & Jodhpur – 2 beautiful weddings – 1 amazing couple & their unusual tale of enduring love, lost & found.
a drumming prodigy and a visual jockey – crazy Sabyasachi fans – lucky Band Baajaa Bride couple – a music festival-themed colorful, quirky and DIY Alibaug wedding – two bohemian souls truly, deeply, madly in love – one insane story.
ContinueNDTV Band Baajaa Bride with Sabyasachi, Season 7 Grand Finale
ContinueNDTV Band Baajaa Bride with Sabyasachi, Season 7
ContinueNDTV Band Baajaa Bride with Sabyasachi, Season 7
ContinueAn extravagant engagement at the iconic ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata – coming together of two renowned business families – Turtle India and Dollar Industries – an extraordinary narrative of mutual admiration, trust, love and resplendent celebrations.
ContinueHermann Hesse says, “If I know what love is, it is because of you.” – Captivating Maternity Couple Portrait Session exploring the eternal connection of hearts & souls entwined with love – our purpose is to find happiness inside us.
ContinueCorporate Headshots to sketch Inspirational Visionaries – Modern Day Professional Portraits for Entrepreneurs and CXO level leadership in line with their vision – Campaign to lead from the front, inspire a change and to connect to a brand.
Continue
“..don't be satisfied with stories,
how things have gone with others.
unfold your own myth..” - Rumi
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