Travel & Documentary Photography
Available across India
I capture real travel stories and candid moments across India, focusing on culture, festivals, and everyday life without any posing or staging.
Manya Upadhyay
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About Travel & Documentary Photography
What Drives Me
I’m a traveler first, camera second. My journey—“suffer2safar” (from struggle to journey)—is all about chasing stories, not just ticking places off a list. Rules? Not my thing. I shoot when I feel, not when I’m told.
What I Capture
I look for the soul in every scene. Whether it’s the rush of Mumbai locals, street cats in Colaba, or a father and son braving the Delhi rains, I’m after moments that matter. You’ll see me wandering from Kashmir’s misty fields (Kashmir kuch esa dikha) to Banaras ghats, always searching for that real vibe.
Festivals and spiritual rituals pull me in with their raw energy. Ganesh Chaturthi’s chaos in Mumbai, Dhunuchi Naach during Durga Puja, families seeking moksh (salvation) in Banaras during Pitrpaksh—these are stories that go deep. I like documenting the heart of culture, not just the headlines.
Nature gives me space to breathe. The Himalayas, forests in Jim Corbett, random encounters with elephants and monkeys—sometimes the best story is silent.
My Style
No posing, no forced smiles. I’m like a fly on the wall, capturing candid street photography India and real-life travel moments as they happen. My photos swing between color and black & white, depending on what fits the mood. Gear? Nikon, Fuji, Panasonic—sab chalta hai (everything works). The story always comes first.
Meet your Expert
Manya Upadhyay
11 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Manya. Delhi’s my home, but honestly, my heart’s wherever my bike takes me. Ganpati visarjan in Mumbai, Durga Puja pandals in Gurgaon – I chase moments and shoot what hits me right. My camera’s like my third eye, capturing my journey and all the ‘main character’ energy I can muster. Sometimes, I just need that solo ride to remind myself, ‘ab toh shine karna hi hai’ (now it’s time to shine). Gotta hype yourself up, right?
My Work
Photography Services - I do street, travel, landscape, festival, event, people, kids, and pet portraits. All real, never staged.
Storytelling Style - I tell stories through my lens. Think raw street portraits, festival candid photography, and those unfiltered moments.
What I Capture - I chase emotions – tadap (yearning), khushi (joy), peace, and wildness. I show you what I see, no filters.
Best Fit Clients - If you want life as it is, not posed, let’s shoot. Your journey, your milestone, or just another day.
