@smayangupta.photographyChicago & the suburbs
A person in a New York cap and backpack looks out at the Lower Manhattan skyline at dusk.

Graduation, portraits, weddings, and event photography

Smayan Gupta holding a Nikon camera on a boat deck on a sunny lake.
01Welcome

About Smayan

Hey, I'm Smayan. I capture stories, not just photos. My focus is on authentic energy, genuine moments, and the small details you'll want to remember forever

From campus lawns to wedding dance floors to a quiet street in Kyoto, I've learned that the best photos happen when people forget the camera is there.

More about me
03What I love

Beyond the studio

Travel is where I practice seeing. Landscapes, cities, and the hour after sunset. Stories from the road.

6countries photographed
20+places captured
3continents explored
04How it works

How I'll capture your story

Book a session
  1. Say hello

    Fill out the booking form with your date, location, and type of shoot. I'll get back to you with availability and a few ideas.

  2. Plan it together

    We'll pick the spot, the time of day, and the shots that matter most.

  3. The session

    Relaxed and guided. I'll direct when it helps and step back when the moment is happening on its own.

  4. Your gallery

    Your edited photos arrive in a private online gallery, ready to download, print and share.

Let's capture your memories