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Vigonarte StudioM anuel Gonz%u00e1lez, known in the photography world as Vigonarte, hails from the breathtaking island of La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands%u2019 most stunning gems. Nestled in this small yet extraordinary island, Gonz%u00e1lez%u2019s journey into photography began 22 years ago, evolving into a thriving career that spans fashion, editorial, and landscape photography.At just 17, Manuel began his studies at the Fernando Est%u00e9vez School of Art on the neighboring island of Tenerife. However, his thirst for growth led him to Madrid, where he balanced various internships with advanced studies at EFTI, the International Center for Photography and Film. The dynamic life in the Spanish capital gave him the opportunity to experiment with diverse styles, from the gritty realism of photojournalism, where he worked for the esteemed newspaper El Pa%u00eds, to the glamour and creativity of fashion editorials for publications like DT Magazine, Elle, and Bazar.In 2018, Gonz%u00e1lez took a creative detour, releasing his first book Lanzarote, 25 Years Biosphere Reserve, a photographic tribute to the striking volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote. This was followed in 2021 by La Gomera, Color y Magia, a homage to his beloved birthplace and the vivid memories of his childhood there. Although his landscape photography is deeply rooted in passion, Manuel acknowledges the challenges of making it a sustainable career in today%u2019s world. This realization led him back to his first love%u2014capturing the essence of people, fashion, and trends that define iconic moments.Now at 40, Manuel is based in Tenerife, where his studio, %u201cEstudio Creativo Vigonarte,%u201d serves as the heart of his creative operations. Blending in-studio sessions with travel and outdoor editorials, his work continues to gain recognition. In 2024, he earned second prize in the Tenerife Fashion National Photography Competition, %u201cLA Moda y el Maquillaje,%u201d with his captivating piece Le R%u00eave (The Dream).Currently immersed in editorial projects with designers like Filst and Nanna (local), as well as national brands like Kall%u00fa Spain, Gonz%u00e1lez finds himself in what he describes as %u201cone of the sweetest moments%u201d of his career. Despite his decades of experience, his drive to learn and evolve remains strong, echoing the sentiment that in photography, the journey of growth is endless.FROM THE CANARY ISLANDS TO THE WORLD OF PHOTOGRAPHYWWW.VIGONARTE.COMWWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/VIGONARTESTUDIOM O D E L : L U C I A H E R N A N D E Z MAKEUP: JUAN CASTANEDASTYLING: ALEXIS SANTANAPHOTOGRAPHER: VIGONARTE40 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 57