PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AT WORK OR PLAY

Business Matters

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There’s a vast difference between a Photographer and someone with a camera.  Your Marketing Department will thank you for hiring a Professional.

Find something else for your staff to do.

Personal Affairs

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You want a Professional Photographer that understands what you need and helps you feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Let’s start a conversation

Professional Photography isn't expensive, it's Priceless.

Areas Of Expertise

YOU HAVE A NEED THAT CAN’T WAIT ANY LONGER

CORPORATE

Headshots
Branding & Events
Facilities

Small & Medium Businesses Not For Profits

Website, Social Media, LinkedIn, Blogs, Newsletters, Annual Reports

COMMERCIAL

Products & Services
People & Lifestyle
Branding & Facilities

Small & Medium Businesses

Websites, Online Stores, Catalogues, Print Advertising

ARCHITECTURAL

Interiors
&
Exteriors

Architects, Developers, Custom Home Builders, Interior Designers

Website & Marketing Materials

DATING PROFILES

Men & Women

Dating Sites, Social Platforms

On Location
Indoors or Outdoors
Year Round

SELF EXPRESSION

Individuals, Friends, Couples, Groups

Personal Branding, Candid Walkabouts

Social Media, Websites Sharing, Gifting

PORTRAIT SESSIONS

Families, Siblings, Friends Couples, Small Groups Individuals

Formal, Casual, Candid

Studio & On Location
Outdoors & Walkabouts

Benefits

WHY WE SHOULD WORK TOGETHER ON YOUR NEXT PROJECT

No Sub Contracts

All the photographs you see on this website were produced by one photographer, me.

Social Skills Matter

I am curious by nature and you’ll soon forget that there’s a camera between us.

 

Attention To Detail

Sure, everyone claims that they pay attention to the details, but it all starts with careful planning.

Technical Skills

Owning a camera no more makes one a photographer than owning a hammer makes one a carpenter.

Creativity

The Way I See It… is more than a memorable tagline, it’s a unique vision.

Experience Never Grows Old

Over 20 years of successfully completing work, both in the studio and on-location.

About

HOW DID I GET HERE?

I was made in Spain but raised and educated in Canada.  As a Toronto based photographer with both Canadian and E.U. passports, my fluency in English, French and Spanish, I believe, has played a subtle but influential role in my creative development and world view.

When I first embarked on this adventure, owning the label of Photographer was something that I struggled with for many years.  It sounded so pretentious. Then one day, while on assignment, a stranger approached me and asked if I considered myself to be an artist.  Wow!
I answered YES.

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Pricing

HOW LONG IS A PIECE OF STRING?

Let’s be honest, anyone with a camera can take a snapshot, you could do it yourself, but that’s not why you’re here.  You recognize that there is a difference in quality between what you’ll produce and the results you expect from a Professional Photographer.

Furthermore, “How much do you charge for a photograph?” or “What’s your Hourly Rate?” may sound like simple questions, with a straight forward answer, but with few exceptions, every project is different.  You’d be wise to base your hiring decisions on the photographer’s experience, unique point of view and personal qualities.

Yes, but you still want some basic numbers, right?

LET'S DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT 416-267-9027

Hablamos Español, On Parle Francais… and yes English is a given.

Based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Have Canadian and E.U. passports, will travel

Testimonials

In Their Own Words

A picture may be worth a thousand words but I asked my customers for just a few and this is what they had to say.

That’s right, these testimonials were NOT gathered using AI Bots.

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DBKEYS
17 June 2026
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Wonderful human being. Great to work with. Delivers whatever you need.
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Matthew Gima
16 April 2026
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The photos we received from Miguel were excellent and professionally done. Everything was received in a timely manner and exceeded our expectations. He made this experience very enjoyable for us.
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Alex Kozuszko
4 February 2026
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Miguel was amazing to work with! From the start, he was super professional, easygoing, and is clearly passionate about what he does. He captured my proposal to my fiancée and offered his expertise on how to get the movement perfect, given it was taking place on a busy Toronto street. Miguel managed to capture the moment perfectly without my fiancée even noticing. The photos turned out incredible—natural, emotional, and full of life—and they’ve become our new favourite shots. Miguel’s thoughtfulness and professionalism made the whole experience easy. Can’t recommend him enough!
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Katie Quinn
3 December 2025
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We recruited Miguel to help us take some holiday photos of our kids. He did a wonderful job setting things up so they were comfortable and directing us to get them them to pose and smile. Miguel was quick and responsive when it came to finalising edits on our top pictures. The photos turned out great and will be amazing memories for the family! We appreciate all of his efforts and talent!
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Teresa Dias
28 November 2025
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Miguel was a pleasure to work with. I needed a photographer on short notice and he was available. Great with communicating all the details and capturing what I wanted.
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jack donahue
9 November 2025
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Miguel was absolutely incredible to work with. He brought such a calm and grounding energy to what was a really exciting and emotional moment for us. He made us feel comfortable right away and went above and beyond to accommodate everything we needed. The photos turned out beautifully, he captured the moment perfectly and gave us images we’ll cherish forever. We’re so grateful to have had him there to make it all feel so special.
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Alyssa Traverse
6 November 2025
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My experience with Miguel was great. He communicated very well and was open to helping me come up with ideas for my shoot. He recommended an amazing park where we were able to take so many great photos and explained everything so well and patiently to my mother and me. I know I 100% would love to work with Miguel again!
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Hatim Mustafa
2 September 2025
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Miguel is an amazing photographer and a brilliant director! He is incredibly patient and has a way of bringing out the best in you. Miguel is not just a person behind the camera, but an artist who takes pride in delivering high-quality work. I had the pleasure of working with him for a self-expression session, and he went above and beyond to capture some of the best photographs of myself. Thank you, Miguel, I truly hope to work with you again soon!
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Alyson Hodson
24 April 2025
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Miguel did an amazing photography for us and was professional and easy to work with, 5 stars.
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Nicolás Orbegozo Hernández
16 April 2025
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Excellent professional, person and helped me with everything I asked for at an excellent quality price, 100% recommended
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Robert Jennings
10 February 2025
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Miguel Hortiguela is an incredible good photographer, located in Toronto. He took many photos of me for my next (and 14th) album. Very conscientious, punctual, providing fantastic pics for me. Will hire him again, spring 2025. Robert Jennings
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Alexis Winfield
25 September 2024
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Miguel photographed our engagement party and was amazing! He had lots of great ideas for poses and circulated throughout the party to get photos of everyone. Thanks for capturing such a special day!
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Natalie Braude
28 August 2024
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The pictures are amazing; Miguel is so talented and was so patient with our young son. We’d love to work with you again for our next family photoshoot.
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Husain Shakil
3 January 2024
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I hired Miguel for to capture my engagement/proposal to my now fiancee. Miguel was professional, prompt, and very helpful in all stages of the process, including helping me to plan the proposal and setting things up for the big day. Highly recommended
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S S
22 August 2023
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I was in need of some professional headshots and I am so pleased that I hired Miguel for the job. I admire Miguel’s professionalism at every step of the process--from our initial conversation, where we discussed possible locations for the photo shoot; to the day of the photo shoot where Miguel made me (someone who is genuinely camera-shy) feel perfectly at ease; to the quick turnaround in delivering the photos. I will definitely recommend Miguel to friends and family and would work with him again. --Sabrina
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Michael Akladios
3 August 2023
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Miguel is professional, courteous, and a genuine person who made our special day one to remember. The photographs are top-notch and his service was exceptional from beginning to end. My fiancée and I got everything we wanted out of our time with Miguel and recommend his service without reservation.
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saurabh khanna
28 July 2023
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Corporate Event: I found Miguel via google. He was very prompt in his response. Since I was doing a corporate event, I was a bit concerned with finding someone on google. Miguel was very professional, he also sent the pictures in a day's time.
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See Ag
12 July 2023
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Hiring Miguel as a photographer was by far one the best decisions I made for our family reunion. My guests repeatedly commented on how pleasant and accommodating he was. My photos are magnificent and I can’t wait to get some touched up as our follow up. I will definitely work with him again and highly recommend him.
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Catalina Cortes
24 May 2023
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Miguel worked with us recently on a corporate picture and the results were outstanding. It was a picture of large group and he did a great job at coordinating the set up to obtain the best possible photo. We were very satisfied not only with the photo but also with the service provided directly by Miguel.
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andrew S
20 March 2023
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I hired Miguel to perform headshots for 17 people within our company. He was great to work with and the final results turned out well! Would definitely hire again for future photography needs.
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Mélissa Mayrand
11 January 2023
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I hired Miguel for a corporate event(200–225 employees). Large groups are not a problem; he takes charge and organises everyone easily. He is easy to contact and quick to respond. He also returns the finished product promptly. He is more than willing to work with our schedule. He put in the extra time to be early and set up our backdrop, which I really appreciated. His bilingualism (English and French) was really appreciated among our staff. I would definitely hire him again for any corporate event.
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charith jayakody
8 January 2023
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It was a great pleasure working with Miguela! He put in a lot of thought and effort into the photoshoot and guided me through the best poses for photos as well. He was very supportive of the locations I chose. The turnaround time for the final photos was also quick. I was delighted with the photos!
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Task masters Canada
6 December 2022
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Miguel was amazing. His work ethic and final product were beyond what I expected. Brian
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Sabrina Clark
5 October 2022
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Miguel was quick to respond to my inquiry about photos and was very helpful in guiding me in what would be needed to achieve the different photos I wanted during an extended family photo shoot. During it he was great and patient with the kids and even more patient with my very sarcastic father. We got the shots we wanted and we’re very happy with the final product. We would definitely go back to Miguel the next time we need photos.
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janet kravetz
23 September 2022
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At the end of August 2022 Miguel conducted a photoshoot session for me in Toronto for the launch of my sci-fi novel Sky Curse: The Chosen Five. Miguel was extremely professional and accommodating of my busy schedule. From providing detailed instructions on how to strike the right pose to featuring my novel in the photos, the experience was fun and engaging. At some point it started raining and he used this opportunity to take a spontaneous photo of me looking up to the sky and laughing. From staged to spontaneous photos - he does it all! Thank you Miguel - I’m very happy with the results.