The great Jason Magbanua is known for all of his great wedding videos since year 2000. I haven't…read morebeen able to avail of his services and ask him to make videos for me but I have been very familiar with his work ever since college. He gave a talk when I was still a student in UA&P and I was really impressed with all his works and accomplishments. He is a very inspiring person and he really loves what he does. He loves to capture the greatest stories and moments in a wedding through his camera. I have seen a number of his works and they are like short movies that should be played on the big screens. He is a master of his craft. He captures everything at the right moment and he really shows how great that wedding day was. He even makes pre-wedding videos that are really cool! He can capture the personality of the couple really well. Not only does edit these videos in an awesome way, but he also makes concepts that are really romantic, interesting, happy, or even crazy (in a cute way). I personally think he's a genius! In the future, I would grab any chance to work with him. Check out his website or the ff. links for his really cool videos: http://jasonmagbanua.com/film/stephanie-and-chris/ http://jasonmagbanua.com/film/biyahe-ni-drew-at-iya/ http://jasonmagbanua.com/film/iya-and-drew/

I'm lucky that I get to do a lot of the things (and earn from them) I'm passionate about and one of…read morethem is photography. I was hired to do event coverage and took photographs of a birthday party and was glad it was held at R Space. Being located along Reposo (wow, how old am I and why am I calling it Reposo?), parking was quite a challenge. It's wonderful that they have valet services, so I made it on time. I could say that the venue is quite nice, despite the low ceiling at certain parts. There's also a small private room that could be used as holding area, but that day was used by no one else but me. I was told that the small room can be rented on it's own for meetings and small gatherings. All in all, it was a good party and the guests enjoyed themselves singing along to Side A and dancing to the beats of the DJ that carried on after. As for me, well, I'm just happy I was able to again take photographs and capture memories.

Rita Neri is one of the premiere event planners in the Philippines so when she opened up R Space…read moreEvents Venue, we knew we could only expect the best--after all, she's got her name stamped on it. Located in the heart of Makati, the space is easily Waze-able and Google Maps-able, so it doesn't take a scientist to figure out where this place is exactly. Designed with an old world European feel, the space is small though is the perfect setting for intimate events and celebrations. Whether it's a wedding, a debut, or even a corporate event, Rita Neri and her team of expert planners can easily whip up a beautifully decorated and thought out space to save you all the trouble. It's definitely a combo deal, from the events team to a fabulous events space, it's your special day so all you have to do is sit back and relax.

I first encountered Kutchie Zaldarriaga when my close friend got married in 2010. I was so…read moreimpressed by both the turnout of her wedding at the Manila Cathedral and the reception that followed at Makati Shangri-La that I just had to find out who the organizer behind it was. It turned out to be Ms. Kutchie. She was so amazing that as my cousin's maid of honor several years later, I advised her to employ the services of Kutchie. No regrets. She was extremely professional every step of the way and my cousin's wedding turned out to be a complete daydream.

I have known Christine Ong-Te (more fondly called as Achi Pooh) since I was high school, even…read morebefore she became the popular Christine Ong-Te of COTE events. Even before her glory days, I have admired her passion and expertise in event planning. Those who have seen her in action know how commanding (in a good way), organized and assuring she is to handle every situation making it a pleasure to work with her every time. Her team of event planners and coordinators are all well-trained and well-mannered equipped to handle any event stumble that may come your way. Trust me when I say that you wouldn't want anyone else handling your special moments but the COTE team.

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!

Photographer Rxandy Capinpin recently opened his studio last February 7, 2015. As crazy Rxandy may…read moreseem on paper and in real life, his studio is quite the opposite. It is too white and pristine that you feel a little guilty using his studio for something outrageous. Don't fret though! Messy is good. At least throughout the duration of the shoot. A variety of Philippine magazines, brands and designers are part of Rxandy's ever growing clientele. Anyone who wishes to rent his studio gets to use his equipment as well. His lights, diffusers and modifiers range from soft boxes, an octabox, strip lights, parabolic umbrella and beauty dish with honeycomb. Though the studio is maintained as white, there are various selections for backgrounds as well - from solid colours to textured muslin backgrounds. There's also a makeup area readily available for you to do your shoot prep. You can also do sets here as well! Rxandy's studio is always a text away if you wish to use his studio. You may contact him at +63 (916) 500 8459. Rent rates start at P500 an hour. Now isn't that just a good deal for a studio in Metro Manila?

The fascination of Filipinos for taking photographs, or having photographs taken rather, I really…read morequite astonishing. How else would the Philippines be proclaimed as selfie capital, right? The demand for digital cameras and camera phones is pretty much indicative of that. So when the trend and clamor for photobooths soared, we were not shocked. Nope, not at all. Besides, it was a nice way of capturing memories, both for the guest and the couple, plus it doubles as giveaway, too. Guests would line-up at the foyer or the cocktail area, sometimes even during dinner, just to have their photos taken at the confined area the photobooth can capture. Sounds limiting? A bit. It was this that led to our discovery of Kameraman by Kameraworld Digital Inc. Having been in the business of photographs (taking and printing), it's not very surprising that they started deploying photographers and printers in one. Basically, the photographer wears a backpack that's equipped with a compact printer, able enough to print a 4 inches by 6 inches photograph. Think of him as a roving photobooth, with which your backdrop can be pretty much anything in the venue, or could fit anywhere from one to a group of 15 people. Awesome, right?

I booked Zenas for my sister's garden wedding last year, and honestly, she made the whole thing…read morefeel like a dream we didn't even know we had. We gave her a modest budget and a loose vibe--soft pastels, lots of greenery, nothing too fussy--and she turned our simple venue into something straight out of a magazine. The floral arches were breathtaking, mixing fresh blooms with these delicate hanging vines and little fairy lights that lit up perfectly at golden hour. She even surprised us with these gorgeous escort card displays using vintage books and tiny succulents that tied everything together. Super patient with all our last-minute tweaks, always smiling, and her team was so professional on the day. Every guest kept raving about how elegant and personal it looked. If you're planning anything special, trust me, Zenas is worth every star. 5/5 forever!

Zenas is a rockstar…read more She's an awesome lady who has all the talents that make her a good event & party planner. She listens well and shows you her ideas, so there are no unexpected surprises. She has a great taste and knows of the latest international trends, so she makes great recommendations. She has a great network of suppliers, so she can execute your dreams at a reasonable price. She has humor and is sweet so she is patient with you when you change your plans and comforts you if you are feeling insecure. Nothing less than 5 stars.