Manuel Bruges wears many hats, but when asked to pick one, he tells people he is a photojournalist.
"It's the most concise way to explain what I do," says the 52-year-old.
To call him a modern-day Renaissance man may sound like a cliche, but looking at all the jobs he has done and continues to do — photographer, writer, chef, athlete, inventor, product tester — it's hard to think of a better description.