Chirali and Amish Thakkar with their cameras on a wedding shoot

Chirali & Amish Thakkar

Two people, one camera bag, thirty years of weddings

We took up wedding photography because it was the best way to experience everything we love — new places, new people, new friends, lots of good food, and a great deal of laughter.

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The beginning

From Baroda, 1995 — to the world

Fine Art Production started in 1995 in Baroda, India, and moved to the USA in 2001. We are perhaps the first photographers' team in America to start shooting Indian weddings in a more candid style — and the pioneer in going completely digital for Indian wedding photography and cinematography.

Both of us come from photography backgrounds. Amish learned photography from Chirali's father, Mr. Ramesh Thakkar — a renowned photographer from the beautiful days of film and darkroom work.

Bride photographed during a traditional Indian ceremony
Wedding celebration captured in candid style

The team

Two very different eyes on the same day

Chirali and Amish Thakkar, founders of Fine Art Production

Cinematographer & Director

Amish Thakkar

In his engineering college days Amish developed a solid sense for capturing beautiful moments on camera. In 1999 he was the only photographer called from the small town of Baroda to shoot a film in Germany — because of his dedication, art and professionalism. He never looked back.

He learned a great deal in the advertising film industry from his guru Mr. Gopal Shah, an ace filmmaker in Bollywood, and has since mastered the art of Indian wedding cinematography — producing wedding films raved about by hundreds of families.

Lead Photographer

Chirali Thakkar

Chirali learned the art of wedding photography in the most natural way — she was born into it. As a child she held her father's hand in the darkroom while he developed pictures, and watched images appear on blank paper, wondering how it happened. That curiosity made her a photographer.

Today she is one of the most vibrant and in-demand female Indian wedding photographers in the country. With a unique talent for understanding every need of a bride, she makes sure the bride leaves with memories she will hold for the rest of her life.

"We don't just take pictures; we craft visual poetry — a timeless narrative of your love story."

With over 4,000 weddings captured, we have mastered the art of storytelling through the lens, blending cinematic grandeur with raw emotion.

Since our inception we have documented more than 2,400 big fat Indian weddings — covering almost every culture and community of India. We are fortunate to have mastered the art of multi-cultural weddings, and today Fine Art Production runs with a team of handpicked professionals who form our core photography and cinematography crews.

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Beyond weddings

But we don't stop at weddings

  • Engagements & pre-wedding shoots

    From dreamy outdoor landscapes to elegant indoor settings at our historic mansion studio in New Jersey.

  • Bridal & beauty portraits

    A luxury boudoir, glamour and portrait studio setup for women who want to embrace their confidence.

  • Maternity & family sessions

    Cherishing life's most precious milestones.

  • Corporate & headshots

    Elevate your professional brand with timeless portraits.

  • Live events & concerts

    Capturing the energy of grand performances like Rex Dsouza's Garba Night.

  • Cultural & political events

    Documenting historic moments, such as Modi & US at Nassau Stadium, NY.

Studio portrait session
Family portrait session
Editorial portrait from the New Jersey mansion studio
Event photography by Fine Art Production

Recognition

Trusted, published, awarded

GoldWeddingWire Rated Business
Best OfThe Knot Best of Weddings 2019
A+BBB Accredited Business
2002PPA Member since
TLCFeatured on Newlyweds & Cake Boss
FeaturedMaharani Weddings member

Let's meet

We'd love to hear your story

Coffee, a video call, or a walk through our New Jersey studio — whichever suits you.