Amapola Arts Studio opening day (Illford HP5 Plus 400)
Nino Morales is a Puerto Rican photographer, visual artist, and creative storyteller based in Buffalo, New York, with over 20 years of experience specializing in fashion photography, creative portraiture, weddings, quinceañeras, and event photography. Blending an artistic eye with a passion for storytelling, he creates vibrant, timeless images that capture authentic moments and celebrate culture, personality, and life’s most meaningful milestones. His editorial-inspired approach and attention to detail help clients feel comfortable, confident, and beautifully represented in every photograph.
Nino currently works in both digital and analog photography, regularly shooting 35mm and medium-format (120) film to bring a distinctive artistic quality, depth, and timeless character to his work. Whether capturing a wedding day, a milestone celebration, a fashion editorial, or a creative portrait session, he combines modern techniques with the enduring beauty of film to create images that feel both authentic and unforgettable.
In addition to his client work, Nino is widely recognized for his urban street photography, a body of work that documents the energy, culture, and everyday stories of city life through a uniquely artistic lens. His street photography has been exhibited nationally and internationally, earning recognition for its ability to capture authentic human moments, vibrant communities, and the beauty found in ordinary spaces. This documentary approach continues to influence his photographic style, bringing a sense of honesty, emotion, and visual storytelling to every image he creates.
Nino and Gliset Morales
Owners, Amapola Arts Studio
Owners, Amapola Arts Studio
Nino Morales in the news.
Street photography in Paris
Amapola Arts Studio
217 Highland Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14223
716-242-3444
info@amapolaarts.com
217 Highland Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14223
716-242-3444
info@amapolaarts.com