Sebastian Cortes, the well known fashion and lifestyle photographer from New York, moved to India a couple of decades back and has since been capturing a unique perspective on India, through his photography. His work has been exhibited and published the world over, and his chronicles on old homes and people in towns like Sidhpur and Pondicherry, are breathtaking. The quietude of these images convey a tale of rich legacies and forgotten history. These, and more photographs have been compiled in beautiful coffee table books, available for purchase.

[All Images: Sebastian Cortes]