Manoo Sirivelu is an Austin-based photographer, journalist, and designer, that employs the power of visual storytelling to share profound, personal, and local narratives. His photography, rooted in his upbringing in rural India and evolving understanding of home and identity, sheds light on the stories of individuals and communities that are often overlooked. Manoo’s work is a continuous endeavor to foster empathy and collaboration, qualities he achieves through light and color with every subject.