Drawn to cinematic images, authentic moments and the stories behind them. I photograph events, people, places and everything in between.

NELSON MIAKS

Nelson

Miaks

I’m Nelson Miakouikila, a visual storyteller capturing raw moments. My work is rooted in instinct and atmosphere, focusing on movement, texture, and the quiet energy of real environments.

SELECTED PROJECTS

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A selection of visual stories captured across the American West, exploring motion, light, and the raw atmosphere of each moment.

Taxi

ELIS

Event

NEILSON HOLIDAYS ACTIVE

Commercial

Motorcycle

50 YEARS SINGAPORE AIRLINES

Event

Woman

PSG

Event

SEPHORA

Event

VIEW WORK

MY SERVICES

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  • 01

    Portraits & Headshots

    Raw, character-driven portraits for individuals and professionals. Shot on location with natural light. Artificial light possible.

  • 02

    Events & Lifestyle

    Coverage of everyday life. Real people, real environments.

  • 03

    Documentary

    Authentic, natural imagery that captures real moments, genuine emotions, and the unique story behind every occasion.

01

Portraits & Headshots

Raw, character-driven portraits for individuals and professionals. Shot on location with natural light. Artificial light possible.

02

Events & Lifestyle

03

Documentary

  • SOPHIE

    FINGENWALD

    Nelson did an outstanding job documenting such a special occasion for Singapore Airlines. He was incredibly attentive throughout the evening and managed to capture both the atmosphere of the celebration and the small details that made the event memorable. His presence was professional and discreet, allowing him to capture genuine moments without ever feeling intrusive. We were extremely impressed with the quality of the images and the way they brought the 50th anniversary celebration to life.

    France

    Assistant Manager Marketing & PPS - Singapore Airlines

  • MALWINA

    MIROWSKA

    Working with Nelson was a great experience. He is a fantastic team leader who creates a positive, fun atmosphere while keeping everyone motivated and focused. Knowledgeable and confident, he handles every situation with professionalism and always gets the work done

    France

    Photographer, Freelance

  • PAULINE

    ADJIMAN

    It was such a pleasure working with Nelson! He has a great energy and knows how to make people feel comfortable while remaining very professional. He understood exactly what we were looking for and did an amazing job capturing the important moments in a very natural way. The final photos were absolutely beautiful and really captured the atmosphere and energy of the event!

    France

    Events Manager Business Unit - RATP

  • JACKSON

    REED

    Each image tells a story without overcomplicating it. There’s a strong balance between simplicity and impact. The work brought a new level of depth to our visual direction.

    United States

    Founder, Iron Creek Co.

  • SOPHIE

    FINGENWALD

    Nelson did an outstanding job documenting such a special occasion for Singapore Airlines. He was incredibly attentive throughout the evening and managed to capture both the atmosphere of the celebration and the small details that made the event memorable. His presence was professional and discreet, allowing him to capture genuine moments without ever feeling intrusive. We were extremely impressed with the quality of the images and the way they brought the 50th anniversary celebration to life.

    France

    Assistant Manager marketing & PPS - Singapore Airlines

  • MALWINA

    MIROWSKA

    Working with Nelson was a great experience. He is a fantastic team leader who creates a positive, fun atmosphere while keeping everyone motivated and focused. Knowledgeable and confident, he handles every situation with professionalism and always gets the work done

    France

    Photographer, Freelance

  • PAULINE

    ADJIMAN

    It was such a pleasure working with Nelson! He has a great energy and knows how to make people feel comfortable while remaining very professional. He understood exactly what we were looking for and did an amazing job capturing the important moments in a very natural way. The final photos were absolutely beautiful and really captured the atmosphere and energy of the event!

    France

    Events Manager Business Unit – RATP

  • JACKSON

    REED

    Each image tells a story without overcomplicating it. There’s a strong balance between simplicity and impact. The work brought a new level of depth to our visual direction.

    United States

    Founder, Iron Creek Co.

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