These guys were extremely professional. We hired them for our clan Christmas party last year and we…read morehad a blast. We really won the lottery with them as we purchased a deal on Groupon in order to employ their services at a very, very reasonable rate. They were very patient in dealing with everyone no matter how kulit the kids would get or how many questions we asked. Best of all, the quality of the photos was evident. I also wanted digital copies and was very pleased to have them immediately available online the very next day. Highly recommended.

When I was in college I was super involved in my org, CoSA, and one of my fave people that I worked…read morewith was the then freshman, Deej Fabian! While still so young he was already such an expert in photography, taking really good photos in events and parties of Manila's finests. I'm pretty sure he's taken a snap shot of you in Fiamma before! I love to see how far in life friends have gone and Deej is no exception. This freelance photographer and videographer has made a name in the industry. He's got an extensive network of artists, talents, producers, etc. you're going to want him to help you with your PR needs! He's easy to work with and more importantly, easy to get along with! You're going to wanna book Deej to help you creatively capture your events and occasions!

When I saw this guy holding a camera and modestly smiling like Spiderman while being armed with…read moreother gadgets ala Ironman or the Transformers, I was very much amused. A human tech booth with camera, laptop and printer for weapons? The gadgets may not be Avengers-worthy but I have to admit the idea is cool! Like a superhero indeed, Photoman will save your guests a trip to the photo booth. Now, your guests can pose all they want without having to stand up and leave their food. And, they will all get their pictures instantly because Photoman has a sidekick who is tasked to control the laptop and printer. Pictures have borders or backgrounds as in the traditional photo booth and may pass off as wedding favors for the guests. Also, if you are trying to save money, you can scrap the high-end photographer for your reception and let Photoman take over instead. The most expensive package is unlimited number of shots and prints for four hours at PhP 10,000. Not bad, especially if you plan to make him your sole photographer. And, if you are worried about not getting all the photos, worry no more; Photoman saves the day and promises to turn over all pictures taken to the client in a CD.

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?

For those of you who want to have a fun recreational activity with friends, you might want to…read moreconsider going to this place! If you have girlfriends that want to cook for fun, try the Cookery Place for a fun experience! The first time I entered this place I was so thrilled to see such a whole industrial kitchen that looked so friendly! Apparently this place is really known for cooking lessons which are available to anyone (unless the establishment itself mentions a certain age bracket). Another fun thing that the Cookery Place offers is that they could help you organize a cooking activity. I actually have been working closely with them because my client has come up with a cool activity to hold in this area. We are going for Master Chef style of cooking where in the participants are given a secret ingredient to work with. It's going to be so much because there's a time set as to when they can prepare the dishes. I've been to this place once and I loved the whole set up - one part is the kitchen and the other part is the dining room where the students bring their dishes there after cooking!

One of my favorite stores to buy baking supplies from is Chocolate Lover. This store has literally…read moreeverything you need for baking. If you're planning on selling cookies or crinkles, they have every size and shape of baked goodie containers you can imagine. They have several shelves full of different types of chocolates - sweet, semi-sweet, unsweetened, dark, white, pink and blue. If you need fondant for a birthday cake, don't bother making one, just pick them up by the dozen here. They even have huge character fondant pieces which you can slap on any ready-made or store bought cake to give your kid's birthday party that special ommph. I've personally done this for my daughter's 3rd birthday. I bought a yummy chocolate cake from a trusted baker added their Hello Kitty fondant topper and voila, I'm a super mommy to my kid. They also have cookie sheets, cookie cutters and baking pans in unique styles and shapes (much more than just the round or square options you'll find in most supermarkets). In the refrigerated area, you'll find gourmet butter for baking and several pounds of cream cheese for that recipe you've been wanting to try for cheesecake. My favorite part of this store is the area for sprinkles and dragees for decorating cakes, the shelves are filled to the brim which so much color and loveliness, you'll feel like you're in some part of a cartoon show (think: Rainbow Brite or Carebears). The prices are very practical and the ingredients are top-quality, this is a dream place both for home bakers and professionals.

To all you baking and cooking lovers out there, this shop is for you. You can find all your…read moresupplies here for sure. From flour to oil to different colored chocolates and candy, it's the place to be! Their main branch is located in Quezon City. You've probably passed that building at least once or twice in your life. It's along P. Tuazon and it's a chocolate castle. Does it ring a bell yet? Anyway, whether or not it does ring a bell, I am delighted that they have finally opened a branch in Makati and so close to my house! Now, I can just quickly head there in my pambahay and get some ingredients that I need. When I say everything, I mean everything! And they really do have everything! Not only do they sell things and ingredients for baking, they also sell party supplies! So to all you DIY loving mothers or even just normal DIY loving people, this is the perfect shop for you!

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!