Photography By Miguel
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There's a vast difference between someone with a camera and a Professional Photographer and your decision to hire one demonstrates your understanding that owning a hammer doesn't make one a carpenter any more than owning a camera, makes one a Professional Photographer.
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18 customer reviews
Ryan Turkmen
General Photography
Price very flexible & competitive --
T-Ann Williams
Miguel was very professional throughout, from beginning of first contact to the day of the shoot and after. He’s polite and easy to work with he made everyone on set comfortable to the point where they were freely being themselves and were able to understand and execute his direction flawlessly. He’s well versed and knows his craft. Thanks Miguel we enjoyed working with and will be working together again. I highly recommend his services. Thanks, Lucea Boutique More...
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Christina P
General Photography
This is my third time using Miguel. He is a fantastic photographer. He managed to capture my son who does not sit still beautifully. Very professional and accommodating. I would highly recommend him. More...
Sam F
Miguel was very professional and the shoot was easy going. He took great shots and I would definitely work with him again.
Elizabeth Frate
Miguel did family photos for our family over this past Thanksgiving weekend. He was so patient arranging our group which contained three young children. Particularly trying to get the perfect shot of our whole family and one very active three year old! It was such a pleasant experience and the photographs turned out beautiful! We definitely look forward to working with Miguel again in the future. More...
T. Torres
General Photography
Graduating during a pandemic meant no crossing the stage to get any photos - I'm glad to have found Miguel on Bark. He made sure that I was satisfied with the results. He was professional, very communicative during the entire process and made sure I was comfortable during the shoot. When rain caught up to us suddenly, he tried to make the most of it but eventually suggested a re-shoot of some of the areas. The post edits of the photos were phenomenal as well. You couldn't tell we shot during an overcast/rainy day! I also appreciated our conversations about conservation and social justice issues. His daughter who I've met during the first day was also lovely and pleasant. All in all, Miguel made the entire process painless. I enjoyed working with him and will definitely come back for my future photoshoot needs. Highly recommend. Thank you Miguel! More...
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You're too kind. Following direction isn't easy for everyone but you allowed me to do my job and it shows.
ALPHA
Miguel was an absolute pleasure to work with! He took great quality, professional headshots of our team. He was incredibly patient and enthusiastic with our team. The pictures turned out wonderfully and he provided them to us in a timely manner. Highly recommend using his services! More...
C.J. C
Miguel is amazing! He responded quickly to our inquiry and took amazing photos! We are extremely happy that we went with him!
Reply from Photography By Miguel
Hi C.J. thank you so much for your kind words. It means a great deal to have my efforts acknowledged publicly.
Charlotte
General Photography
Amazing response time and thoughtfulness in his emails. Thank you!
Mickey
Miguel was fantastic. Passionate in getting the right shots, and also very easy to like. I will be reaching out in the future for my photography needs.
Christina
General Photography
Miguel did a fantastic job on my family photos. He took the time to ensure he had natural photos that captured my two year old son smiling and happy. He were very happy with his work, as a great deal of time and care went into producing the perfect photos. We will definitely will want Miguel for my son's third birthday shots! More...
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Thanks Christina. It was an honour to produce photographs for you that I know will be cherished long into the future.
Taylor
He was very personable, really enjoyed my time with taking the pictures. He made sure I was happy and comfortable with everything. Overall very pleased, and my pictures turned out great. More...
Eric
General Photography
very responsive, helpful and good insights
Justin T
General Photography
I really enjoyed working with Miguel. He's a true professional and a great communicator. First off and most importantly, he takes great photos.
Secondly he was very accommodating and put me at ease throughout the photo shoot. Even during the post photo process, he spent a significant time working through my various requests.
I would highly recommend Miguel!
Justin T.
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Thanks Justin for your kind words and for allowing me to direct you through the experience. That you recognized the difference between someone with a camera and a photographer permits me to do what I enjoy and am good at.
Julian
Commercial & Corporate Photographers
Miguel was very patient in accommodating my schedule for the photoshoot. On the day of the photoshoot, Miguel was very kind and extremely patient to ensure I was happy with each photo before moving on. He offered suggestions to improve the photo and tried multiple methods to ensure the photo came out to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend Miguel to anyone looking to complete a product photoshoot. More...
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Thanks Julian for your kind words. I may be the photographer but it's a team effort. Your active participation in the process was also very important to the end results.
Barbara Munro
General Photography
Miguel was willing to accommodate multiple date changes and put up with suggestions by family members. Miguel was professional and the final results exceeded expectations. We will gladly hire him again.
Reply from Photography By Miguel
Thanks Barbara for your kind words. Without your emotional investment and desire to produce portraits as opposed to snapshots, my efforts wouldn't have produced the wonderful results that you were hoping for.
Doris
Miguel was very professional and flexible about changes to how and where photos where done. He was wonderful and patient with our large group aged between 2-88 . Was very patient and considerate of our younger not so co-operative members. I would recommend Miguel to anyone and would use him again myself. More...
Shahid
Commercial & Corporate Photographers
Nice and very professional photo grapher highly recommended.
What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
Truly caring about your needs and objectives is what distinguishes a Professional Photographer from someone with a camera.
If I’m photographing a person that is self-conscious in front of the camera, it’s my job to take the time to converse with them and learn something about what will coax the emotional response I need, to best capture how they want the world to see them.
If I’m photographing a product or architectural subject, it’s my job to be aware of the unique qualities that you’re most proud of and consider how to best accentuate them.
It’s absolutely, about the attention to the seemingly small details. A great photograph is the result of a creative process that considers time, place and nuance.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
The very first question is, what is it that you need to be photographed. I need to know whether I have the experience, equipment and location to accommodate the request.
This may sound a bit crass, but the second thing I need to know is what your budget is.
Like yourself, I may want or even need a dress-jacket, but first I need to know how much money I have to spend on the purchase, before I decide to walk into either a Thrift Shop or a Custom Taylor.
I may want a medium pizza with all the toppings but I may need to compromise and choose three, and remember that some pizzas are better than others, regardless of the number of toppings.
The third most important question is, the when. We may agree on the budget and I may be the right person for your project, but there’s only one of me and I can only be in one place at any given moment.
That brings me to another very important and related consideration. Whether you’re looking to hire a photographer for a Personal Affair or a Business Matter, be sure to confirm who the photographer will be that you’re actually hiring. Many studios will hire a roster of photographers to potentially tackle your needs. The samples you saw may not belong to the person assigned to complete your project.
I work independently and don’t take on any work I can’t complete myself. My name is my reputation.
What do you love most about your job?
Like any other creative endeavour, photography is not a job, it’s a calling. Musicians and Dancers don’t perform because there’s an audience, and Visual Artists don’t produce works to fill a gallery showing.
What I love about producing photographs is the knowledge that I’m able to apply my creativity and attention to detail, to help people present the best of themselves to the world. Whether a Personal Affair or a Business Matter, Professional Photography instantly illustrates your values, your pride, your measure of what quality looks like.
What inspired you to start your own business?
The drive to express myself creatively, isn’t something that can be attributed to any single event or experience. It’s innate. It’s like breathing.
Deciding to attempt to earn a living from my photography wasn’t an easy one. It was fraught with much uncertainty, but it did provide me with the invaluable luxury of working from home and, thereby, being present in the lives of my children through their early and teenage years.
Why should our clients choose you?
First and foremost, I’m a Professional Photographer, not a hobbyist making a few bucks on the side so that they can take a cruise once a year. I earn my living from photography, so my rates are a reflection of that reality. I’m not a student looking to take on a project for a few bucks in exchange for building my portfolio. Besides, if you’re happy with the results, don’t you want to be able to count on me remaining in business for your next project?
However, experience and technical skills aside, I consider my people skills to be my greatest asset. I have a natural knack for helping total strangers feel at ease. Whether your project involves portraiture, event coverage or photographing goods, I take a genuine interest in you and your objectives. The way I see it, my success is dependent on yours.
Photography
Professional Photography from an experienced and skilled photographer with a wide range of assignments under his belt.
Copywriting
The person behind these images is also the person behind all these words. If you've taken the time and trouble to read the copy, then you know that I'm also a skilled wordsmith. I'd be more than happy to help you with writing and / or editing your marketing copy. There's some atrocious stuff out there on the web. Like photography and smartphones, far too many people think that they're writers by the simple virtue of being able to hold a pen or place their fingers on a keyboard.
