miguel suarez miyar

My name is Miguel Suárez. I am 28 years old and I have been taking photographs for nearly twenty years, with twelve years of experience in aviation photography.

I am a Boeing 737 Airline Pilot and an aviation-specialized photographer. During my teenage years, thanks to the Gijon Airshow, I discovered what would become not just a new hobby, but my true passion, vocation, and dream: to fly.

I walk through the world observing what surrounds me, paying close attention to detail, light, perspective, and geometry — and the rest of the time… I can’t help but look up at the sky.

My style is based on capturing the action and drama of flight, as well as the human element behind it, and the beauty of these machines through framing, composition, and editing. I aim to get as close as possible to the aircraft so that the final image allows the viewer to observe and appreciate the complexity of every system and component.

Just like in flying, photography involves a phase of preparation before execution, followed by the editing of the images — an aspect that plays a significant role in the impact of the final result. My editing philosophy is focused on pursuing realism, faithfully rendering the textures of every part of the aircraft and the environment in which it operates.

In addition, I have a deep need to share what I love, to help those who need it, to inspire others, and to spark passion through my work. That is why I see aviation photography as a key pillar in promoting and spreading aviation culture.

Over the past few years photographing aircraft, I have earned awards and honorable mentions in photography competitions, appeared in magazines and newspapers, and helped decorate homes with my work.

If you’d like to know a bit more about me, I’d say the song that plays most often in my head is Sail, or the iconic tracks by Two Steps from Hell; a book that inspires me is Extraordinary Photography by Joe McNally; and a video I look up to could be any of those by Airborne-Films, directed by Eric Magnan.

If you’d like to work with me or purchase any of my photographs, you can get in touch by clicking here.