—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—Bride and groom should choose the one that they trust.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—in 2005 one of my best friend introduce me to photography, we shoot everything. Until in 2007 my partner and I found our passion to shoot wedding only

—Are you photogenic?

—I believe every body, including me, has their own charms. And the man behind the lens should find it

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—for me light and emotion two most important to make a good photo

—Do you love traveling?

—being a wedding photographer has made me travel almost all continent. And I love traveling, especially capturing couples with different countries and cultures. but home still the best place on earth for me.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I am doing the thing that I love, and meeting new people on their happiest day. Plus I can travel around the world.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—sometimes I need to travel with long period of time (more than 2 weeks), I must leave my family.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I believe critics are one of ways for me to become better.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—besides bride and groom portraits, I restrained my self to direct the event. Because I believe in real moment.

—What will be the future of photography?

—it will be borderless industry. An example from our own experience: A couple live in london, booked indonesian wedding photographer and the wedding in africa.

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—for me personally, as wedding photographer I get to applied my knowledge in landscape, product, fashion and interior photography. So it is always challenging, and I race with time.

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Manila? :)

—There are lot of good photographers in Manila.. I mean a lot! it's very hard to pick one.

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—Quality and skills.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—After I left my previous work (i'm an engineer). I decided to go full-time in photography, that was 5 years ago. Back then, I tried different genres of photography (street, landscape, product, etc.) But later on, focused on wedding and portrait photography because it has been my bread and butter since I left my previous job.

—Are you photogenic?

—Yes, i guess. lol

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—Composition, Story and Color grading.

—Do you love traveling?

—I don't travel a lot but i'm definitely in for some adventure!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I really love it when the client really appreciates what you do for them, takes all the exhaustion and weariness in whole day's work. It also feels great to work with other phottographer whom I share the same passion.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—I absolutely hate inconsiderate wedding suppliers, well i have no choice but to deal with them and act professional.

—How do you handle criticism?

—If it's constructive criticism, i will gladly accept it but if not, I just have to leave them alone.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Hahaha! I absolutely have no idea. LOL

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Uhhmmm... overexposed photos, and back focused photos

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—First of all, it's important that the bride and groom identify themselves with the photographer and his work, the choice should be made by whether they consider he is the one who's worth recording their lifetime memories. Then, they should absolutely watch an entire wedding shot by the one they chose. I like being approached by future weds who know a thing or two about photography and who got their mind set on what they really want.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—I started taking pictures in 2000 and shooting weddings in 2008. At first, I didn't want to do weddings, I thought it would diminish my work. But I started anyway and found the most challenging environment, I discovered that no matter what type of photography you do, you can always reinvent yourself and find new ways to tell a story. Especially when you meet extraordinary people all the time :)

—Are you photogenic?

—I consider I ain't, but it so happens that on occasion some other photographer catches the good/bright sight of me.

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—First & foremost, the people involved and their mood (if you're shooting people), then the light (I began ”seeing” the light after years of shooting) and the decisive moment. I don't agree that the quality of a photograph is not important, but it indeed comes in second after the feelings it produces.

—Do you love traveling?

—So much that if it would be possible I would be traveling all the time.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—The diversity – today I'm shooting a wedding, tomorrow a baptism, after tomorrow a concert, then a family portrait, a corporate event or some landscape. It's what keeps me connected all the time.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Having too much to edit.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I'm all in for constructive criticism, don't like destructive one. That's why we're here on My Wed, right? To constantly learn from other photographers and document ourselves about where we are as wedding photographers. I, for one, would like to hear more criticism about my work and where to improve. Here's an idea: you could implement a section where each photographer could post one photo/week for critique :D

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Getting in front of the photographer.

—What will be the future of photography?

—I think it is constantly evolving and that we'll always see changes for the good. We'll always have trends that come and go, the important thing is to know who you are and do what you really like, not necessarily follow the hype.

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—Oh, everything about it is special. I must admit I suffer when someone refers to it as a banality, thinking that ”real artists” don't do wedding photos. Special is meeting new people, seeing new places or facing new challenges. Besides war photography, I find it the most challenging type, you get to meet all kinds of situations during one day: different light every minute, you get to shoot outdoors and indoors, in plain sun or in the shadow of a tree/building, inside a cave or on a mountain top etc. etc. Need I say more?