If there's one photographer who understands crazy, it has got to be Rxandy. Yes. That's Randy with…read morean x. It's imperative that there is an x. And as for reasons why, there are no reasons. Rxandy's photographs touches mainly on conceptual and avant garde. His photographs have been published on print and online in local and international magazines. He also specialises in one-light set up for shoots he does in his studio. On days where he's not behind the camera, he teaches how to manoeuvre it weekly at the Fashion Institute of the Philippines. Aside from doing fashion and beauty editorials, Rxandy also caters to doing portraits for us every day normal folk. We can breathe a sigh of relief because feeling like a supermodel isn't just an after thought anymore. Rates for portraits start at P2500 per look with a minimum of three looks for a session. For bookings and inquiries, you may reach him at +63 (916) 500 8459 or shoot him a message through his email account: rxandy.caps@gmail.com. You may view his portfolio online at http://rxandycapinpin.com.

Have you ever wanted to try out photography officially but don't really know where to go? And it's…read morenot like you can grab some of the best models out there for you to try your skills on right? Well, here's veteran photographer Winston Baltasar, whose house doubles as his studio, Winsam Studio. Sir Winston holds photography workshops every couple of weeks, each with a different theme. One week might be capturing good sunsets, another might be working with water, and yet another might be a crash course on wedding photography. He invited me and 2 of my ballerina friends to his studio one time, as he was teaching movement photography. The range of photographers that attended was very diverse, from little to no experience at all, to experienced photographers just looking to keep their skills well-oiled. Oh, and did you know Sir Winston Baltasar is a huge Marvel fan as well? He even dresses up as Professor X (thanks to his bald head) at geek conventions!

Ah, the days of the "studio pic" are back. Apparently. Shucks, I'm getting all these flashbacks of…read morebarkada gimmicks past that just HAD to have a studio pic from whatever run of the mill Photoline or Picture City around. Loooool. Pre-iPhone era. A nice, studio-shot picture was the only way to get a decent pic to commemorate the event, no matter how mundane hahahaha. Well, Take Your Pic seems to want to bring back that practice for that kick of nostalgia but with the modern, visually awesome effects of the 2010's. This blends the appeal of those pop-up photobooths at events with artsy, professional services. It's also on point with the look and ambience - this is the photo studio of your Tumblr dreams! So, go ahead and make studio pics a thing again! Hehe. Take Your Pic's gonna make sure it won't be one of those cringe-inducing photos you'd rather not look at again, and instead be the cool ones you wouldn't mind putting up on instagram! ;)

If you'd like a photographer with a witty personality, check out Chris Yuhico. A Philippine Science…read moreHigh School graduate who suddenly found himself in the world of photography, Chris has done quite well for himself. He's done work for resorts and various magazines, and has done shoots for Ballet Philippines. I've worked with him on the film "Mananayaw"; he was our cinematographer. Aside from being one of the most talkative people I know, he's also got a great eye, especially when it comes to portraits and lighting. Mr. Yuhico himself would also like me to tell the world that he is "devastatingly talented as he is handsome." Uhhh... To see if that's accurate, do check out his works!

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One of the biggest names in wedding photography in the Philippines is Imagine Nation, a talented…read moreteam of youngsters helmed by John Mateos Ong. Every year, they're shooting hundreds and hundreds of wedding and events. Some of the most successful wedding photographers now are among Imagine Nation's alumni. The success they've had in such a short amount of time is simply stunning. Their stable of photographers are divided into categories by experience. The different price brackets of the wedding packages also depend on these categories. There are the Masters, Seniors, and Juniors. The Masters, including founder John Mateos Ong, are the most experienced shooters of the bunch. The Juniors are fresh off the turnip truck but don't be afraid to hire them. They've been trained to the best of their ability and are raring to show you what they've got. Who knows, maybe the Junior you got today will be the superstar of next year!

Camera Cart Studio is located in the famous Maginhawa Street in Quezon City. They offer photography…read moreworkshops, photography merchandise, studio rentals and photography equipment rentals. We reserved the studio for a photo shoot and we were all surprised to see how cool Maginhawa Street was. It was my first time there and I must admit that I found the place really cool. We rented the place for four (4) hours with a rate of 600 php per hour. We didn't find this rate too high because it includes the ff. along with the studio space: 3x 400W - Rimelight Fame E-4 1x Octabox (150 cm) 1x Large Softbox (36" x 48") 1x Small Softbox (10" x 20") 1x Strip Light Softbox 2x Sets 2-in-1 48" Umbrella (Reflective and Shoot Through) 1x Beauty Dish 1x Barn Door 1x Snoot 1x Honeycomb Grid 20 degrees 1x Honeycomb Grid 30 degrees 1x Barndoor with Color Gels 1x Wall - White 1x Background Canvass - Dark Gray 1x Background Canvass - Sky Blue 1x Background Canvass - Black 1x Background Canvass - Green 1x Background Canvass - Pink 3x Large Light stands 2x Medium Light stands 2x Bowl Reflector 1x Snoot 1x 5-in-1 Reflector 1x Benro Tripod with ballhead 1x Radio Trigger 1x Red Colored Gel 1x Blue Colored Gel 1x Yellow Colored Gel 1x Ladder The size of the whole studio is 20ft x 20ft. Wifi was free and it was really fast. The place also has a toilet room, dressing room, and free drinking water. It is also fully air-conditioned. The studio was just the right size for everyone to move around. The wide space was really good and both the model and photographer were comfortable with the set. We didn't have problems with anything and the whole shoot went by smoothly. I recommend Camera Cart to anyone looking for a good place to have a photo shoot. It's the perfect place!

For budding photography enthusiasts who want to practice their lighting skills in a controlled…read morestudio environment, Artisano Studio would be a good place to start. At Php 850 an hour for photography shoots, you can use the studio's three available light strobes plus all the light modifiers (softboxes, snoots, octabox, etc.) that you might need. They've also got a wide range of different coloramas or paper backgrounds should you want to experiment with different background colors. If you're into portraiture or fashion photography, the studio also has a hair and make-up station where your shoot talents can get all dolled up, plus a changing room. A shoot assistant is also on-call should you need any assistance with the equipment. The studio is modestly sized with high-ceilings. They also have sitting areas for when you've invited a large group to cheer you on. For pro-photographers, it's also a good place to schedule your commercial shoots and invite clients over. Artisano Studio also accommodates video shoots at a higher cost per hour.