Manu was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia and has lived in New York City since 1994. The youngest of six, he spent much of his childhood being creative and exploring the magical world around him. He was always mesmerized by printed images and fell in love with photography after receiving his first subscription to National Geographic from his father.

Manu is adept at telling the story of his subjects and capturing their vulnerabilities. He finds beauty in these connections and has been commissioned to shoot portraits of CEOs, fashion & interior designers, movers & shakers and artists in their homes and workspaces. His passion for photography and motion also includes shooting interiors, still life & products as well as food for many clients and brands.

With 20 years working as a professional photographer, art and video director as well as producer for publishing giants, corporate clients and small businesses, Manu has built a thriving business with a collaborative environment on every project working alongside his team of top professionals.

In 2019 he completed his first book, UNTITLED, which celebrates the diversity in the LGBTQIA+ community and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, he extends his thanks to his chosen family that has helped bring him to where he is today.

In 2024 he is currently working on a coffee table book with one of his favorite creative directors in the interior design industry… the book will come out in the summer of 2025… more will be revealed.