Miguel Nacianceno

GRID President

Miguel is an editorial and commercial photographer with a penchant for food as a subject. His earlier work spans screenwriting and film production and has spent some time in New York for a film workshop. Miguel’s photographs have appeared in local and international publications, as well as commercial campaigns for the country’s leading companies. He is currently GRID’s President, as well as part of its team of photographers.

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To Catch A Wave

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