My Journey – The Story Behind Two House Stories
This is the journey of how it all began.
Back in 2012–2013, photography wasn’t my profession—it was simply a hobby. I started with street photography, capturing people, events, and performances, even experimenting with short films and music videos. I never attended a professional institute; instead, I learned through curiosity—reading blogs, watching tutorials on YouTube, studying others’ work, and experimenting endlessly. That’s how I taught myself camera settings, editing software, and the craft of visual storytelling.
I’m Asish Chandra, founder of
Two House Stories.
2012
First Photo taken I had taken
In those early days, photography was purely for fun. Instagram wasn’t around yet, and Facebook was the big stage. That’s where I first started sharing my work.
Later, I explored short films with friends, but filmmaking required resources—actors, faces, locations, planning—and as a student, it wasn’t always practical. Still, I continued with photography.
By 2014, I crossed paths with two people who introduced me to wedding photography. I’ve always been someone who loves to try new things, and this was a whole new world for me. At the time, I thought wedding photography was just about taking pictures and recording the event. I didn’t realize how vast and meaningful it truly was.
In 2015, I got my first wedding assignment—within my own family. We decided to give it a try. That experience opened my eyes. Weddings were full of chaos, emotions, and irreplaceable moments. It was something completely different, and I was hooked.
From 2015 to 2019, I photographed over 100 Bengali weddings. But after a while, something started bothering me. Weddings began to feel repetitive. Couples often requested,
“I want a similar video to that one,” and I realized what was missing—uniqueness. Every story felt the same, and that monotony pushed me to search for something deeper.
Then came 2020 and the pandemic. With time to reflect, I discovered the concept of a wedding film. Until then, I had only known wedding videos, but a film is different—it’s storytelling with voice, emotion, and cinematic flow. I realized the biggest difference: a true film cannot exist without voice and story.
During that year, I shot and edited a wedding myself. When I saw the results, it reminded me of my early short-film experiments—observing moments, waiting for the right timing, and letting emotions guide the lens. Unlike loud, music-heavy weddings of the past, the smaller pandemic ceremonies allowed me to capture raw conversations, subtle sounds, and authentic emotions.
That was my turning point. I understood that what couples truly wanted wasn’t a “similar video,” but a similar vibe—a film that reflected their own journey. And the answer was clear: focus on their story.
By weaving in how couples met, their families’ emotions, their personal journeys, and intimate conversations, every wedding film could become unique. This approach gave birth to Two House Stories. Our philosophy is simple
Your story is the inspiration. Your story is the difference.
In 2021, we shot a wedding at Rajbari Bawali, a heritage venue near Kolkata. It rained during the event, and I instinctively decided to start the film with that rain. Over two days, we captured not just rituals but the essence of their journey—the small details, the moods, the emotions. That film validated our vision
Today, Two House Stories is built on one promise: when you watch your wedding film years later, it should take you back to those very moments. It should feel like a legacy—a story to relive forever. Just like a real film, it has emotions, climaxes, conversations, and meaning.
I now lead a passionate team as the director and filmmaker at Two House Stories. Together, we create not just wedding videos, but timeless wedding films—crafted to be as unique as the love stories they tell.
