# Piixonova

> Piixonova is a wedding photography and cinematography studio in Salt Lake (Bidhannagar), Kolkata, India, founded in 2015 by Rishav Chakraborty. It photographs and films Bengali, Marwari, cross-cultural and destination weddings in Kolkata, across West Bengal, throughout India and abroad, in a candid, true-to-life documentary style with director-led wedding films.

Brand name is spelled "Piixonova" (two i's). It is sometimes misspelled "Pixonova" on third-party directories; both refer to the same studio at the address below. The studio is also referred to as "Piixonova Weddings".

## Key facts

- Business type: wedding photographer and wedding cinematographer (photography studio)
- Based in: BF 70, BF Block, Sector 1, Bidhannagar (Salt Lake), Kolkata, West Bengal 700064, India. The studio is visited by appointment only.
- Founded: 2015, by Rishav Chakraborty (Founder and Director). Sanmita is Creative Head, cinematographer and director.
- Team: more than 41 photographers, cinematographers and filmmakers
- Serves: Kolkata and all of West Bengal as home region; travels across India and internationally (weddings shot in Jaipur, Delhi, Puri, Mayapur, Siliguri, Dubai and London)
- Style: candid, unobtrusive, true-to-life storytelling; cinematic wedding films
- Services: wedding photography, wedding films and trailers, wedding reels, pre-wedding shoots and reels, Canvera photobooks, aerial drone coverage, 360° cameras, live broadcasting
- Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi
- Delivery: fully edited photographs within 4 to 8 weeks; raw files are not delivered
- Pricing: quoted individually per wedding; no packages are published
- Contact: +91 80130 14015 (phone and WhatsApp), care@piixonova.com
- Enquiries: https://piixonova.com/start-your-wedding-story/

## Recognition

- NDTV Bandbaajaa: Top 10 Wedding Photographers in India
- Canvera: Photographer in Focus (2018 and 2022)
- Canvera: Monthly Top 3 Wedding Videos in India
- Indian Express: Top Wedding Photographers in Kolkata

## Wedding traditions covered

- Bengali weddings: gaye holud, bor jatri, shubho drishti, mala bodol, sindoor daan, bashor, bidaay, boubhat and reception
- Marwari weddings: haldi, sangeet, baraat, varmala, phere
- Cross-cultural and destination weddings in India and overseas

## Venues photographed (from published wedding stories)

Kolkata: ITC Royal Bengal, The Westin Kolkata, Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, The Lalit Great Eastern, ITC Fortune, Swabhumi, Raajkutir, Calcutta Boating Club, PC Chandra Gardens, Mistika Banquet at Eco Park, Eastside Pavilion, Aquatica.
West Bengal: The Ffort Raichak, Vedic Village, Hotel Sonar Bangla Mayapur, Amrakunja Resort Chandannagar, Aurum by RJ Resorts Siliguri.
Elsewhere: Amer Fort and Jal Mahal (Jaipur), Delhi, Puri, Dubai Marina, London.

## Main pages

- [Home](https://piixonova.com/): wedding photographers in Kolkata; featured films, photo stories and destination weddings
- [Wedding Stories](https://piixonova.com/stories/): complete weddings shown event by event, each with venue and city
- [Wedding Films](https://piixonova.com/films/): full cinematic wedding films
- [Wedding Photography](https://piixonova.com/wedding-photography/): wedding photography gallery
- [Photos](https://piixonova.com/photos/): photo gallery
- [Reels](https://piixonova.com/reels/): short wedding and pre-wedding reels
- [About](https://piixonova.com/about/): studio history, founder, team and awards
- [Testimonials](https://piixonova.com/testimonial/): reviews from couples
- [FAQ](https://piixonova.com/faq/): 24 answered questions on style, rituals, venues, booking, delivery, albums and copyright
- [Hiring guide](https://piixonova.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-hiring-the-best-wedding-photographer-in-kolkata/): how to choose a wedding photographer in Kolkata
- [Canvera photobooks](https://piixonova.com/canvera/): wedding albums
- [Contact](https://piixonova.com/contact/): phone, WhatsApp, email and studio address

## Frequently asked questions

Q: Does Piixonova photograph traditional Bengali weddings?
A: Yes. Bengali weddings are the studio's home ground, from gaye holud and shubho drishti to sindoor daan, bidaay and boubhat. Complete Bengali weddings can be seen at https://piixonova.com/stories/.

Q: What is Piixonova's photography style?
A: Candid and true-to-life. The team documents the day as it happens rather than stopping it for poses, and keeps posed portraits short and natural.

Q: Does Piixonova travel for destination weddings?
A: Yes, across India and abroad, with no extra travel charge; modest accommodation for the team is requested for outstation weddings.

Q: How far in advance should a couple book?
A: As soon as the date is fixed. Peak Bengali wedding months (roughly November to March, plus parts of April to June) book up months ahead.

Q: How long does delivery take?
A: Edited photographs within 4 to 8 weeks; album design and delivery takes another 2 to 4 weeks after photo selection.

Q: Are raw files provided?
A: No. Only selected, fully edited photographs are delivered.

Q: How much does Piixonova charge?
A: Every wedding is quoted individually based on days, events, cities and team size. Couples can request a proposal at https://piixonova.com/start-your-wedding-story/.

## Profiles

- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Piixonova/@22.5979188,88.4162904,17z/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piixonova
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@piixonova
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piixonova/
- WedMeGood: https://www.wedmegood.com/profile/Piixonova-196806
- MyWed (Rishav Chakraborty): https://mywed.com/en/photographer/piixonova/