Artist Biography
Bienyl Huelgas (b. 1998) is an emerging photographic artist based in Cavite, Philippines, whose work centers on portraiture to explore her transgender identity and chronicle queer experiences, using the lens as a tool for reflection and visibility.
She is a proud alumni of the Angkor Photo Workshops and her work has been exhibited both locally and internationally and featured in prominent publications, including Tiga Mata, F-Stop Magazine, Lenscratch, and The Photo Review. She has received recognition from the International Photography Awards, and the Analog Sparks International Film Photography Awards. She is also a finalist for the 2025 Head On Portrait Awards and the 2025 Klompching FRESH Photo Award, and was named a Top 200 finalist in the 2025 Photolucida Critical Mass.
