Meet Miguel

My name is Miguel Villalva and I’m the smiling fellow on the photo!

I look happy right? That’s because I do what I love with the people I love! My story begins in 2019 when I was lucky enough to discover the two loves of my life: my beautiful girlfriend and photography! Since then I’ve been creating my love story and capturing others’ love stories all around the world!

But let’s start from the beginning because to get here was not an easy path. Before 2019 I was stuck in my previous job feeling depressed and unhappy. I was entering some pretty dark places until I finally gained courage and invested in myself. I quit my job in the pursuit for a better and happier life.

I spent 6 months travelling around Southeast Asia, rediscovering myself. Trying to find what motivated me and what were my real passions.

I rediscovered an old passion that was dormant in me. I started documenting how I saw the world through the lens of my camera and a whole new Miguel reappeared!

With time I discovered which kind of photographer I would like to be, capturing raw emotions, making timeless memories that last forever, with no posing and no plan. I believe that the best photos come unexpected, unprepared and unfiltered.

I’m also a travel addict, go check out my IG page @_miguelvillalva_