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

—1) Do you like the photographer's work? 2) Do you like the photographer? Simple as that.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—In 2008, I was already doing amateur photography for a couple of year. To do something different for a change, I asked my uncle if I could photograph his wedding. It was his second marriage, they were not asking for a photographer, so there was little risk. I ended up liking it so much, that I decided to do it more.

—Are you photogenic?

—No! I much rather be behind a camera.

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

—Above all, the photo has to have a certain impact. Wether that's an intense emotion, a good vibe, or just a spectaculair visual impact. After that comes the technical part. So a good lighting, composition, etcetera. But for me, the impact is the most important part, by far.

—Do you love traveling?

—Yes, but with moderation though. I'd love to do 3-5 destination weddings a year. I don't think I'd enjoy doing 10, 15 or even more.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—It sounds like a horrible cliché, but it's true: Every wedding is different. You never really know what's going to happen. Surprises can happen at every moment. Besides that, I think it's a great honor to be asked to create lifelong memories for the people that are getting married. 5, 10, 25 or even 50 years after they get married, people still remember who took their wedding photos. It's pretty wonderful that you can be an important part in people's lives.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Basically: The postprocessing. I have a horrible concentration when it comes to editing. I love editing my 50-75 favorites from a wedding, but after that, it gets hard for me to keep focused.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I try to extract what people really mean with their comments. Some people have difficulties in finding the right words to give feedback, sometimes making them sound rude. But I always try to figure out what's the real message there.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—'Allowed' is a big word. I'm not the one to say what's allowed or not. However, I don't like to unnecessarily intervene in a wedding. With the exception of the posed shots, I don't like having to tell people what to do, where to stand or how to look.

—What will be the future of photography?

—I think the future of wedding photography will be a further evolution of the direction it's going in right now. More journalistic stuff, more moments. But besides that: technical advances. Faster camera's, better low light capabilities, and other accessories like drones, light field cameras, and stuff like that, giving photographers even more tools to being creative.

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

—I love many aspects of it. I love the fact that people are in a good mood, they take the time to look good as well. People get married in beautiful venues, and you as a photographer gets to be a part of so many people's special day. That's amazing.

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

—1. Style (what makes them special)
2. Personality (are they fun and friendly)
3. Value (are they fair and offer great products and services)

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—My background in Marketing and Advertising help me understand the power of story-telling. I was an amateur photographer and it was a simple hobby until I decided to take several photos during one of my friends' wedding. He ended up loving my photos more than the wedding photographer's and encouraged me to create a website. The rest is history.

—Are you photogenic?

—My beautiful wife Bao Han is much more photogenic than I will ever be.

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

—1. Authenticity
2. Timing
3. Story-telling
4. Symmetry and framing
5. Light source

—Do you love traveling?

—I have been fortunate to have travelled all over the world, learning about new cultures and its people.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Making people feel special about themselves is the biggest reward. We want our clients to feel like stars because they are stars. We just help them get it out of them.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—When you love what you do, it's not a job anymore. We love every minute of what we do.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Life is constantly about learning. We learn every day, whether it's from a personal or professional point of view. We welcome constructive criticism that will help us grow as a company and as human beings.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Anything goes, even though the crazy uncle with his iPad drives us crazy at times!

—What will be the future of photography?

—I want to believe that wedding photographers are in a great position to lead and manage the whole wedding day in the near future. They need to have a solid grasp of every event that will occur on that day and plan accordingly.

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

—We are so fortunate to play a role in the union of two people that love each other and want to broadcast this to the world. We have the responsibility to capture these unique moments and offer them something they will cherish for the rest of their lives.

—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