Mano Chandra Dhas is the professional name of Devasahayam Chandra Dhas, under which his work appears on iStock by Getty Images and Getty Images (earlier images appear under ChandraDhas).
I am an exclusive contributor with iStock by Getty Images, with worldwide distribution through Getty Images.
Based in Colombia, I produce commercial stock photography and editorial imagery licensed globally across advertising, publishing, corporate communications, and media platforms.
Exclusivity reflects consistent quality, compliance, and sustained commercial performance within the Getty ecosystem.
Professional Focus
My portfolio includes:
- Commercial lifestyle imagery
- Business and corporate visuals
- Cultural and environmental content
- Creative unreleased photography
- Editorial documentary images
All imagery is licensed exclusively through iStock by Getty Images and Getty Images, ensuring controlled global distribution and professional standards.
Editorial Photography
Editorial photography demands judgment, timing, and responsibility
I document real-world moments as they unfold – civic events, public gatherings, business activity, and daily life – with accuracy and contextual integrity
My editorial work is:
- Observational and unstaged
- Accurately captioned
- Metadata-compliant
- Legally aware
- Created for global editorial standards
Working Approach
Professional photography requires more than technical execution.
It demands situational awareness, ethical clarity, technical control, and consistency under pressure.
Whether producing commercial stock imagery or covering editorial subjects, my objective remains the same: create strong, licensable images aligned with international agency standards.
Selected Publications
The Bogotá skyline image featured on this site was selected for the online programme cover of the 2018 Concordia Americas Summit.
Other Publications
Published internationally in the Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, The Guardian, The Times (UK), CNBC, Travel + Leisure and Radio France.
In Colombia, my work has appeared in El Tiempo, Semana, Caracol Radio and W Radio.
My images have also been used by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), among other international institutions and media platforms.
Availability
I am available for editorial assignments, commissioned projects, and ongoing stock production.
All licensed distribution is managed through iStock by Getty Images and Getty Images.
Contact
For professional enquiries or assignments:
+57 320 492 5300