Some of the most powerful moments are the ones we don’t plan. A glance, a quiet laugh, a mess in the middle of creativity, these are the scenes I am drawn to.
I am Manav Purohit, a documentary photographer and visual storyteller based in Mumbai.
My journey with photography began in familiar spaces, at home, with my dog, my family, everyday life. I wasn’t trying to make perfect pictures, I just wanted to remember how things felt. Over time, I realised that these unfiltered, emotional moments held more weight than any posed photo ever could.
Today, my work revolves around capturing...
I have always been fascinated by what happens behind the curtain, the raw, unfiltered stories that make up the heart of any creative process. Whether it’s a stage rehearsal, a film set, or a moment in between takes, I aim to capture the quiet energy and truth that often go unseen.
My favourite to record was - Rajadhiraaj The Musical
The most meaningful moments often happen when no one’s posing. I love capturing the laughter, chaos, and tenderness of real life, the fleeting emotions that can’t be staged but will always be remembered.
I capture what’s really happening.
Portraits, to me, are about presence rather than perfection. I look for gestures, glances, and emotions that reveal who someone truly is, the small truths that make each face and story unique.
Every space has its own rhythm and light. I try to translate that atmosphere, the textures, energy, and design, into imagery that feels lived-in and true to the creator’s vision.
Architecture, for me, is about balance structure meeting emotion. I focus on light, lines, and scale to capture not just how a place looks, but the story it tells through its design.
I approach product photography with the same storytelling mindset, focusing on form, detail, and the emotion a design evokes. It’s about showing not just what something looks like, but how it feels to experience it.
If you are someone who values real stories, honest imagery, and the emotion that lives between the lines, I would love to work together.
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