Miguel Quiles is a New Jersey-based commercial wedding and portrait photographer who’s been involved in the industry for over 15 years, starting off first as a salesman at a local camera store. Since then, Miguel has been refining his skills and pushing the limits of his creative abilities. As a self-taught photographer, Miguel hopes to share his experience and knowledge with new and upcoming photographers who wish to take their work to the next level. Miguel is a Sony Associate Artisan of Imagery, blogger and contributor for RangeFinder Magazine & SLR Lounge. You can also find Miguel teaching workshops and seminars at Adorama and Unique Photo in the NY/NJ area. Check out more of his work on his 
Introducing… Savage Timeless Textures Canvas Backgrounds!
We are proud to debut the Savage Timeless Textures Canvas Photography Backgrounds to you this year!
Photographing Athletes
Being involved in sports for most of my life I have a special fondness of working with athletes. They do things that inspire us to be greater. In today’s article we’ll look at some ways to photograph athletes and make them look like the heroes we want to be!
Using Collapsible Backdrops for Creative Portraits
Are you the type of photographer that is set in your ways? While it’s important on the one hand to be able to produce consistent results, it’s also important to push your creativity to keep your work fresh and exciting. One such way I was able to do this was by using collapsible backdrops and photographing them with lower apertures.
3 Shades of Gray: A Seamless Paper Comparison
When I first started photographing portraits in studio I knew that I had to have a gray backdrop, but I often wondered which one was the “right” one to choose. In this article I’ll help you decide which shade of gray would be best for your particular application!
Making Modern Bridal Portraits
If you open up any bridal magazine, you’ll see page after page of ads from various dress makers, jewelers, etc. Those ads are often times what brides will use as inspiration to go out and buy a particular dress or product. Imagine if you can easily craft high quality portraits, similar to what they are seeing in magazines?
Modern Bridal Portraits
Photographer Miguel Quiles gave a great demo at WPPI last month on adding a modern touch to studio bridal portraits. He shot on our Black Seamless Paper, Black Vinyl and Spring Essence Collapsible Backdrops. See Full Gallery >>
WPPI Teaser: Modern Bridal Portraits
Are you a wedding photographer heading to WPPI Online next month? Watch Miguel Quiles Photography demonstrate shooting bridal portraits in a modern style like these in our expo booth on March 3rd!
Stand Out from the Crowd with Ultramarine Seamless Paper
“Nowadays it takes something different to stand out from the crowd. Using the Ultramarine seamless paper from Savage really helps give my images a different, magazine quality look! It’s very versatile and I can see myself using it for everything from fashion to commercial applications. If you want your images to stand out you definitely have to check out the Ultramarine seamless paper!” See Full Gallery >>>
How to Capture the Right Look with Corporate Head Shots
One of the best markets to tap into with your photography business is the corporate headshot market. There are hundreds of companies in your area and each one is a potential client. Before you start knocking on doors, equip yourself with these 5 tips that will help you get the best headshot possible!