Donell Cablas Gumiran is a Design Director & Co-Founder of Deerect, an advertising company based in Dubai, UAE.He is known for his evocative portraits, social documentary, and travel photography. His favorite subjects are those that capture human conditions and emotions in everyday life. He is the recipient of numerous awards both local and international. Donell Gumiran is also a photographer & contributor for Asian Geographic Magazine. He thinks that his real accomplishment is that, he was able to use photography as a significant instrument to help the world for the better. A remarkable visual storyteller, he connects us to the deep humanity of his characters. His work gives a chance to capture and preserve memories of our time.