Illustrado talks to Filipino artists in the UAE who are making waves and are paving the way for other Pinoy creatives in the emirates

According to the natural-born artist, he goes through life with enthusiasm, especially in pursuing his love for photography – where he tries to capture the beauty of nature.

Illustrado interviews Lope Navo, Filipino International Fashion Photographer. Known for his work for Dior, L’officiel Hommes, Esquire and more, Navo shares his insights, personal story and artistic journey on this edition of Artist Spotlight. Tell us about yourself. What kind of art do you make? Feel free to include your personal story. I’m a fashion …

Hyku arrived in Dubai with practically zero connections in the photography industry. She started of what has turned out to be a remarkable career by working in a portrait studio. Eventually, she decided to pursue freelance photography, armed with just one camera body, a flash and two lenses. And by virtue of her hard work, sleepless nights, and ability to market her work, she was able to nurture her career and launch her own company: Hyku D Photography.

Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.