photo by Eddie Bonfigli Photography

Raised by Argentine parents in a small town in Vermont, Michael Bonfigli's interest in Latin Culture began with a family trip to Buenos Aires when he was 10. Michael was drawn to both the intensity of life in Buenos Aires and his Uncle's own photographs of the area.

After studying in Barcelona during college, Michael joined the Peace Corps to work with the Miskito Indians on the Northern Coast of Honduras. It was there that he became specifically interested in documentary photography. After the Peace Corps, he pursued a career in education; however, photography remained a constant pursuit. In 1997, Michael decided to pursue photography as a career.

Michael has been featured in The Washingtonian magazine for the past five years as one of the area’s premier wedding photojournalists. He is also featured in DC Magazine, The Knot Magazine, Brides Magazine, and Grace Ormonde Wedding Style. As a photojournalist, Michael has photographed for The Washington Post and a variety of other national publications. Michael captures the beauty, emotion, and joy of each wedding in a style that is both natural and artistic.

Michael's personal work has continued to focus on Latin American Culture. His recent photographs document life in Cuba, Argentina, and Brazil. He is currently working on a project documenting both the current upheaval and the general culture of youth in Argentina.

Michael lives in Mt. Pleasant, Northwest Washington, DC, with his wife and son, Luca.