Hi, I’m Manuel, a portrait photographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

My journey in photography began back in 2006, spending hours in the darkroom processing black-and-white film, which eventually led to earning my Bachelor of Science from the Art Institute. Over the years, I’ve worked alongside a wide range of photographers in the commercial space, sharpening my craft and shaping my approach to portraiture. Also, I’ve photographed my fair share of weddings, and while this was a great run, today my core focus is on portraits and headshots for local companies and small business owners throughout the valley.

What I genuinely love most about this work is connecting with people. Every session is a chance to hear where someone is from, what they love, and what brought them to Utah or whether they're just passing through or have lived here their whole life. Meeting someone new almost every time I pick up the camera and turning those brief sessions into long lasting memories is the most rewarding part of what I do.

I believe the best portraits comes from a genuine connection. When you let your photographer get to know you, it makes all the difference in capturing your most authentic self.

Hope to see you in front of my lens soon!