We started with disposable cameras as a way to slow things down and bring photography back to something physical — something you could hold, share, and return to years later. Since then, Manual has grown into film, disposables, and digital cameras, all built around the same belief.

That the moments worth remembering aren’t always the ones you plan for.

Late nights. Familiar faces. Cities you passed through.

Take what’s yours is about claiming those moments.

Not waiting for permission. Not waiting for the perfect setup. Just choosing to document your life as it happens, on your terms.

Today, Manual is as much about people as it is about cameras.

We bring the community together through photography, parties, and events around the world — creating spaces to connect, share work, and celebrate the act of documenting life.