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About me

Hello and welcome!

My name is Michael Gabriel L. Sumastre and I am a professional photographer based in the Philippines. I have over 12 years of experience in the industry. I specialize in a wide range of photography services, including 


  • architectural, 
  • hotel and resort, 
  • beach, 
  • aerial drone, and 
  • office photography.


I am proud to have worked with some truly impressive clients (Philippines and international clients) over the years, including 


  • The World Bank, 
  • BHP, 
  • Mitsubishi-Hitachi, 
  • SM Group of Companies, 
  • DPWH, 
  • MWSS, 
  • Republic Cement, 
  • Kuehne + Nagel, and 
  • CAZA Architects. 

Since 2010.

I have also produced multimedia content for international corporate brands such as

  • Amway, 
  • Manulife, 
  • Royal Bank of Canada, 
  • Booking.com, and 
  • Agoda.

The World Bank and Mitsubishi-Hitachi are just two of my international clients

In addition to my photography skills, I am also a Google-certified digital marketing professional and have worked as an operations head and multimedia producer for two creative content studios. 


I have adapted, localized, and transcreated international advertising campaigns for brands such as 


  • Coke, 
  • Johnnie Walker, and 
  • Red Bull for the Philippine market.


I am a published author and have ghostwritten articles for Forbes.com, HuffingtonPost.com, and Entrepreneur.com. I am fluent in English, Tagalog, and Bisaya and have been featured as one of Asia's "8 incredible photographers" by Shutterstock.

Top-notch customer service

I am dedicated to delivering top-notch customer service and producing high-quality photographs that will exceed your expectations. 


I can shoot anywhere in the Philippines.


Please feel free to browse my portfolio and contact me to book your photography session. I can't wait to work with you!

My other portfolios

  • www.TheFinestWriter.com (writer and blogger for hire since 2005). I'm one of the first professional bloggers in the Philippines.
  • www.Architect-Portfolio (website designer)
  • www.Sumastre.photography (I designed and developed this website myself.) 

More info about me

  • Born and raised in Mindanao, worked in Visayas, and now permanently residing in Luzon. 
  • I've travelled the Philippines using my sportsbike.
  • Speaks fluent English, Bisaya, and Tagalog.
  • Satisfied corporate photography clients (local and international)
  • I'm also a published writer and one of the first professional bloggers in the Philippines.
  • Photography articles I wrote and produced (200 articles and counting).
  • Motion, graphic, and website designs I created.

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