Today we’d like to introduce you to Sid Chauhan.
Hi Sid, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Back in 2009, I was just a guy in love.
My girlfriend (now my wife) had this magnetic passion for life — for travel, for adventure, for capturing joy in all its raw, beautiful forms. And I? I just wanted to hold onto every moment where she smiled like the sun had risen just for her.
But back then, phones didn’t do justice to those moments.
The technology wasn’t there, but my desire was.
So, after saving every penny I could, I bought my first digital camera — not for photography as a profession, but for love. To freeze time. To frame the way she laughed while chasing sunsets or dancing in the rain. To create memories that didn’t fade.
What started as a way to preserve our story turned into a revelation:
I wasn’t just capturing pictures… I was capturing emotion.
Faces, not landscapes. Moments, not poses.
I realized I loved photographing people — not staged, but alive and in motion.
When I moved to the U.S., I decided to take this seriously. I enrolled in the New York Institute of Photography to refine my skills and took the leap into part-time professional work — blending my engineer’s discipline with an artist’s heart.
My first wedding was for a friend in need.
No expectations, just love and trust.
But when the bride cried tears of joy seeing her photos, I knew this was bigger than me.
That moment gave birth to Sidpix Studios.
Hundreds of weddings later, I still feel the same thrill, the same honor, and the same responsibility:
To turn one of the most important days of someone’s life into a timeless visual story.
Because I believe every wedding is a story that hasn’t been told yet —
and I get to be the one who writes it with light, emotion, and truth.
This isn’t just photography.
It’s love, legacy, and life — captured frame by frame.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Oh, absolutely not — the road’s been anything but smooth. Running a creative business while raising two kids and managing everyday life has its fair share of chaos. There were nights I’d edit until 3 AM, then wake up at 6 to make breakfast and get the kids ready for school.
The hardest part wasn’t the lack of time — it was the lack of focus. For years, photography was my passion project running alongside a demanding corporate career. I loved every shoot, but I wasn’t building the business with the consistency it deserved. Balancing art, business, and family meant learning patience, discipline, and the art of saying no.
But here’s the thing — those struggles also shaped SidPix Studios. They taught me to value every client, every story, and every frame. Passion made the journey thrilling, even when it wasn’t easy. And now, giving it my full focus feels like the start of something truly special.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
At SidPix Studios, I specialize in wedding and portrait photography — capturing moments that go beyond posed smiles and perfect lighting. My focus is on creating emotional, stylish, and cinematic imagery that tells a story — one that feels alive every time you look at it.
I’m known for blending fine-art composition with candid emotion. My clients often say my photos look like they belong in a magazine, yet they feel deeply personal. That balance — between artistic flair and authentic storytelling — is what I’m most proud of.
What truly sets me apart is my approach. I don’t just show up with a camera; I show up with curiosity. I take time to understand each couple — their personalities, families, inside jokes, and cultural traditions. Whether it’s an Indian wedding filled with color and chaos, or a serene outdoor ceremony, my goal is always the same: to make people feel something through my lens.
Photography, to me, isn’t about images — it’s about preserving the energy of a moment. That’s what SidPix Studios stands for: Creative. Stylish. Artistic. Emotional. Real.
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
If you don’t enjoy what you are doing, don’t do it. Especially, in business you will only be able to continue and succeed if you love what you do.
Pricing:
- Wedding Collections start at $5500
- Family Portraits start at $700
- South Asian Weddings start at $6300
Contact Info:
- Website: https://sidpix.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/sidpixstudios
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/sidpixstudios
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@sidpix
Image Credits
Sidpix Studios
