Tell your Stories with Film
Photos & Films to
Preserve ur LOVE for ur family
Dharamshala
Hey I'm Durga Chincholi
Mother First, Storyteller Always
I'm documentary-style family photographer and filmmaker based in Dharamshala, mum to a wild-hearted boy, and a big believer that motherhood isn’t about milestones—it’s about the messy, magical in-between.
A Moment That Changed Everything
The day before, my son took his very first steps—and by some miracle, both my husband and I were there to witness it. He pushed up with his little legs, almost like a mountain pose in yoga, and then suddenly stood up. Just like that. We screamed with joy, completely in awe.
I grabbed my camera and tried to film it. The video turned out shaky, filled with beginner mistakes, but it’s one of our most cherished memories.
That tiny, messy clip reminded me: it’s the everyday moments that hold the most magic. That was the moment I knew—I didn’t want perfect pictures. I wanted this. Honest, fleeting, heart-bursting pieces of real life. And that’s what I now capture for families like mine.
I Tried the Perfect Studio Once…
…with perfect lights and perfect backdrops. And my son? He cried the entire time.
Something deep inside me cracked. I realized: the studio wasn’t made for us. It was built to erase the chaos that makes childhood real.
I left that world behind.
It Took Me 5 Years to Find My Voice
The in-between was hard. I doubted myself, learned on the go, juggled motherhood with edits at midnight. But over time, my work stopped being just photos—it became a way to listen to families.
Today, I can finally say:
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I tell honest, heartfelt stories for mothers and families.
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I create documentaries for social causes that deserve to be heard.
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I make artist films because the world needs more beauty and peace.
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I shoot portraits that help you fall back in love with yourself.
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And I create brand content for kids’ businesses that align with slow, intentional values.
What You Won’t Find Here
No forced smiles
No Pinterest poses
No plastic props
Just real life. The one your kids will remember, and you’ll want to hold onto forever.
A Few Things About Me..
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Straight-talker, zero fluff. I won’t sugar-coat or over-sell—if that’s your vibe, we’ll get along.
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Hopeless story-lover. Books, K-dramas, bedtime tales from my grandmother, even picture books meant for kids—I disappear into all of them.
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Hand-made over mass-made. My home is filled with art made by friends, not factory lines.
That’s why every session I craft is one-of-a-kind, stitched with the little details that matter to your family. -
Think trinket shop, not big-box store. No copy-paste packages here—just small, meaningful pieces you’ll keep like treasures.
Some of my amazing Clients
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