The people behind the lens

Documentary in spirit, film-hearted in soul.

Portrait of Afnan Rahman Arnab, founder and lead photographer of Retro Canvas

Hello, I'm Afnan

Building Retro Canvas,
frame by frame

Retro Canvas started in 2022 with one camera, one couple, and a simple belief — that South Asian weddings deserve to be documented exactly as they feel: loud, colourful, layered with ritual, and full of people who love you.

Since then we've grown into a small, dedicated team based in Dhaka, working across Bangladesh and beyond. Photographers, cinematographers, editors — every person on this team is here because they care about getting it right, not just getting it done.

When I'm not on set, I'm probably planning the next wedding, backing up hard drives late at night, or arguing with the team about which take made the final cut.

Afnan Rahman Arnab
Work with us

The people behind every frame

Meet the team

Est. 2022 · Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh · Serving weddings across South Asia

Portrait of Afnan Rahman Arnab, founder and lead photographer
Founder

Afnan Rahman Arnab

Founder & Lead Photographer

Portrait of Sanjida Rahman, co-founder and manager
Co-Founder

Sanjida Rahman

Co-Founder & Manager

Portrait of Authy, customer relationship officer

Authy

Customer Relationship Officer

Portrait of Zihad Prodhan, lead photographer

Zihad Prodhan

Lead Photographer

Portrait of Syful Islam, lead cinematographer

Syful Islam

Lead Cinematographer

Portrait of Mahi Ahmed Nayan, photographer

Mahi Ahmed Nayan

Photographer

Portrait of Tanim Hasan, cinematographer

Tanim Hasan

Cinematographer

Portrait of Abu Zada, cinematographer

Abu Zada

Cinematographer & Editor

Portrait of Rayhan Hasan, senior cinema editor

Rayhan Hasan

Senior Cinema Editor

Portrait of Nazmuz Shakib, senior photo editor

Nazmuz Shakib

Senior Photo Editor

I

Presence over perfection

We never interrupt your day to manufacture a pose. We move with you, not around you.

II

Film-inspired always

Every image is edited to honour the warmth and depth of analogue photography — timeless, never trendy.

III

Relationship first

We meet every couple before we photograph them. Comfort in front of our lens is not optional — it's the work.