You are invited to be one of the 63 faces of the Manila chapter of Faces by Bjorn,
a long-term portrait series that documents individuals across cities through a restrained visual language rooted in black and white. Each chapter is shaped by its geography, its people, and the cultural codes that define how they move through the world.
The Project
In Winter 2025, Bjorn completed a portrait series in New York City, photographing 21 models represented by the world’s top agencies including IMG, Elite, Society, Ford, Next, and Wilhelmina.
Faces By Bjorn was then conceived during his residency in Bangkok. The city became the first chapter of the series, shaped by the country code +66. Sixty-six portraits reflecting the individuals who informed that period of creative and personal recalibration. What began there now extends beyond it.
The inaugural exhibition opened last summer in the artistic neighborhood of Ari, Bangkok.
Future exhibitions will continue to expand across Asia, following the evolution of each chapter.
Manila exhibition is set to launch around November 2026
How To Join
1. Booking
Reserve your 1-hour time slot via this link:
https://calendly.com/bjornmichaelstudio/manila-faces
Available Dates:
Aug 30 Sun / Aug 31 Mon (National Holiday)
Location:
Bjorn Michael Studio
19 Saudi Arabia St. Paranaque City
2. Styling
Come in your most authentic or favorite look.
A timeless aesthetic is strongly recommended as all portraits are shot in black and white.
Please bring 2 looks for options.
3. The Shoot
Each subject will be photographed in three different croppings.
4. Delivery
Once post-production is complete, the studio will provide a download link for your images.
You are free to post and share the photographs as you wish, provided you use the hashtag:
#FacesByBjorn #ManilaFacesByBjorn
5. Exhibition
By October 2026, you will receive a formal invitation to the exhibition launch.