—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Joe Buissink and Jerry Ghionis.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Friends encouraged me to get into this domain.

—Are you photogenic?

—Yes,of course!

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

—Real emotions combined with good light and unusual perspectives.

—Do you love traveling?

—Of course!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—The complexity of this special day and the challenge to capture the special moments.

—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?

—I like to travel light,one camera and two lenses.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Studying paintings,all kinds of pictures,going to workshop,trying new things.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Susan Stripling.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—In 2004 I got a digital camera for Christmas, back when digital cameras weren't attached to every device. I was facinated with how you could freeze time, and then view the past later. I couldn't set it down. A few years later I shot my first wedding, fell in love with it and 10 years later have shot over 200.

—Are you photogenic?

—Sometimes... If I've gotten enough sleep and have a glass of wine or two

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

—A moment. For sure. If it doesn't have this it's not worth remembering. After that, certainly lighting and composition go a long way.

—Do you love traveling?

—Absolutely. We have traveled all over the world taking photos!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I love that every weekend I get to be a huge part of someone's "most important day of their life."

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Crazy church ladies that force me to shoot from 100 feet away in the balcony during the ceremony.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I love it. As long as it is constructive it is one of the biggest gifts you can give to me.

—What will be the future of photography?

—More and more instant gratification. A one month turn around average for a wedding will turn into a day.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—I've found that the energy I've wasted in the past on worrying about things was better spent on just doing what I was supposed anyway. No regrets. No fear.

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

—The father of the bride that has never cried in public before. The look on the groom's face when he sees his bride for the first time. The uncle that doesn't normally drink is dancing up a storm on the dance floor.

—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