
Miguel Arroyo owner of Miguel's Fine Art Photography and Michael's Photography has been a professional photographer since 1979. In 1977, he became a serious student of photography and has been studying his craft ever since. During his 30 years as a photographer he has been published numerous times in newspapers, magazines, and books. His photo titled Tar Beach was used on the cover of the book written by Dr. Felix Padilla titled "Puerto Rican Chicago". Miguel has always
been interested in producing photos that have a different look, that creates interest, and stimulate conversation. Five years ago Miguel convereted to digital photography. Digital photography and programs like Photoshop and Corel Painter have
allowed him to create the type of photography that he has always envisioned. It has allowed him to express on paper what his mind has always seen when taking the photo.
Miguel has always enjoyed photographing people and runs Michael's Photography from his home where he specializes on Senior High School, Children, and Family portraiture. For the last two years, Miguel has been exhibiting some of his
cultural and landscape photography at various juried art fairs and festivals in Chicago and its suburbs. Miguel is currently a member of various artist associations including ISLAA (Illinois State Latino Artists Association), Art of All, and the West
Suburban Artist Guild. Miguel plans to continue expressing his love for photography by exhibiting his artwork and sharing his form of fine art photography.