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HER THROUGH AWARD-WINNING LENS

With 14 years of experience under her belt, photograph­er Abi Miguel proves her creative eye is worth trusting

- By PEACHES GARCIA

Becoming a part of the creative industry is not exactly an easy feat. It takes a lot of hard work, passion, and determinat­ion to get to where you want, especially if society is already filled with both aspiring and establishe­d creatives. But that didn’t stop Abi Miguel from taking a leap of faith with a camera in her hands and her head held high as she entered the world of photograph­y way back in 2008.

A SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS

When her husband presented her with a beautiful camera, a Nikon d5000, Abi was beyond ecstatic. She even calls it love at first sight since she was simply enamored with joy the moment she set her eyes on it. This heartwarmi­ng gesture sparked the fire in her because what started as a simple hobby of taking photos of different subjects turned into her lifelong passion that eventually led to the creation of her own photo studio, I am Abi Fine Art Photograph­y.

AN ARTIST AND HER MASTERPIEC­E

Taking inspiratio­n from renowned master artists such as Rembrandt, Edgar Degas, and Johannes Vermeer, Abi’s photograph­s are often mistaken as actual paintings. This simply goes to show she applies different techniques that all sum up to her own personal style of capturing photos. While one does not fully become an artist without creating something, Abi and her team behind I am Abi Fine Art Photograph­y already work with what they all consider masterpiec­es.

They firmly believe that “You are your own work of art,” and that’s what they make their clients feel. The advocacy that runs through the veins of each member of the team is what drives everyone to make their clients feel extremely comfortabl­e and confident at the same time. This makes a truly remarkable moment that clients can always look back to, especially since Abi’s guiding light and creativity doesn’t just stay within the actual photoshoot alone, but also extends from the very beginning of conceptual­izing and coming up with ideas all the

way down to the release of the stunning photos. She said so herself: “My team and I pride ourselves in giving [clients] the full experience. Our clients deserve the best, and we have to give them an experience that they won’t forget.”

CREATIVE COLLABORAT­ION

With every work she does, Abi thoroughly listens to every client she deals with, making each session a creative and

“OUR

CLIENTS DESERVE THE BEST, AND WE HAVE TO GIVE THEM AN EXPERIENCE THEY WON’T FORGET

ABI MIGUEL, I am Abi Fine Art Photograph­y Founder and CEO

collaborat­ive experience for everyone involved. She comes up with an overall concept based on the input she gets from her clients, while her team, which consists of a production designer, a hair and makeup artist, and a wardrobe consultant, helps in building all of it into fruition. This completely lessens the stress that clients usually get as it becomes a more convenient process for them without having to worry about anything else. Abi also guides them during the shoot itself, especially if they’re having a bit of a difficult time posing in front of a camera. Besides, not everyone’s used to being center stage. She added, “I guide our clients on the best poses that will flatter their figures every time. Different angles for different body types. Through experience and years of studying, I have become especially particular about the position of the hands. More often the hands are overlooked. We have to remember that it is in fact, the small nuances that complete the look.”

WORLD-CLASS TALENT

Abi’s creative eye and astounding effort in making each production come to life truly shine through in every single photo she captures, and different associatio­ns from all over the world have already recognized her skill and talent. Throughout her growth as a photograph­er, her passion has translated to multiple awards from organizati­ons like the WPE Awards in Europe, Masters Photograph­ers Associatio­n in the United Kingdom, and Wedding and Portrait Photograph­ers Internatio­nal in the United States. These awards, as well as immensely positive feedback from loyal clients, definitely put Abi and I am Abi Fine Art Photograph­y on a well-deserved high pedestal.

To receive a free Fine Art Archival Print with a Museum-quality Frame, book a slot by March 31, 2022 and use the code #IamAbiMega­FebPR. For more informatio­n on the services that Abi Miguel and I am Abi Fine Art Photograph­y offer, you may give them a call (0916 657 0125) or visit their website

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IN HER CRAFT
With multiple awards and years of experience, Abi Miguel stands as a trailblaze­r in the photograph­y industry
A MASTER IN HER CRAFT With multiple awards and years of experience, Abi Miguel stands as a trailblaze­r in the photograph­y industry
 ?? ?? A SAFE HEAVEN Talking about her shoot with I am Abi, the astonishin­g Tessa Prieto-Valdes said, “I was my own work of art, and I was in my happy place!”
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A SAFE HEAVEN Talking about her shoot with I am Abi, the astonishin­g Tessa Prieto-Valdes said, “I was my own work of art, and I was in my happy place!” MEGA.ONEMEGA.COM
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Ms. Ron celebrates life as a proud breast cancer survivor through this special photoshoot
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A MAGICAL MOMENT Capturing and immortaliz­ing her clients’ beautiful moments is what Abi loves most about the charm of photograph­y
HAPPILY EVER AFTER Abi’s clients call her their Fairy Godmother for making their dream shoots come true
Maternity: Silver Award, WPE Award Internatio­nal Photograph­y
Portrait Creative: Silver Award, WPE Award Internatio­nal Photograph­y A MAGICAL MOMENT Capturing and immortaliz­ing her clients’ beautiful moments is what Abi loves most about the charm of photograph­y HAPPILY EVER AFTER Abi’s clients call her their Fairy Godmother for making their dream shoots come true Maternity: Silver Award, WPE Award Internatio­nal Photograph­y

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