TROY + YVONNE ( E - SESSION )

Date: August 31, 2007
Venue: Lamesa Ecopark, Quezon City
Photographer: Zandro Quimson

WILSON + MAILA ( E-SESSION )

Date: August 29, 2007
Venue: Lubao, Pampanga
Photographer: Jun Calsis

LOUN + IANNE (E-SESSION)

Date: August 27, 2007
Venue: Tagaytay City
Photographer: Ed Sermona

MICHAEL + MONICA (E-SESSION)

Date: August 26, 2007
Venue: Greenery, Bulacan
Photographer: Ed Sermona

DERICK + SHEREE (E-SESSION)

Date: August 26, 2007
Venue: Lamesa Ecopark, Quezon City
Photographer; Jun Calsis

DINO + NINA (E-SESSION)

Date: August 27, 2007
Venue: Lakeshore, Pampanga
Photographer; Zandro Quimson

"TRASH THE DRESS PROMO" at Wedding Expo

We would like to invite soon-to-wed couples to visit our booth and avail of our show special. Smart Shot would like to offer "Trash the Dress: Alternative Wedding Photography" to all couples who will book during the bridal show. "Trash the Dress is now becoming a rage with couples who want to add something new to their wedding album. This is more of a couple's expression of being "free and liberated" from all the wedding preparation and stress. This is truly a different experience where couple gets closer and lovelier...

Wedding Expo will be on September 1 and 2, 2007 at the PICC Forum, CCP Complex. Visti us at Themes and Motifs Booth (One-Stop-Shop): Booth Numbers J6 and J7


The making of "Trash the Dress"... A video presentation...


Below are some of our pictorial sessions:

Erwin + Badette ( E-Session ) Brooklyn, NY

Date: August 28, 2007
Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA

Erwin and Badette are friends of Sara and Vernon. Their wedding will be sometime next year. Had a great experience photographing the two as this was my first time to shoot an E-session along the bridge.

GOWNS !

Date: August 23, 2007
Venue: Grand Terrace
Photographers: Zandro Quimson and Archie Castillo

View Slideshow Here.

Larry + Whally (E. Session) New York, USA

Date: August 25, 2007
Venue: New York City, USA
Photographer; Lito Q. Genilo

This is a continuation of my engagement session with the Whally and Larry due to the bad weather last time we had our pictorial. Larry and Whally are really really really so nice....

I appreciate so much the time we were together... Thank you so much to both of you..


View Slideshow Here

Ben + Jade ( E-Session ) New York, USA

Date: August 24, 2007
Location: New York City, USA
Photographer: Lito Q. Genilo

This is the first time i met Ben and Jade although we have been exchanging emails several times. Jade was introduced to me thru her best friend who was one of our clients who got married in the Philippines latter part of 2006.

Our E-Session started at the Conservatory then Central Park Garden and then we walked along Manhattan. Ben and Jade are full of love & laughter and were an absolute blast to spend the day with. We dine at one of the best Morocan restaurants in New York. After our break, we continued our pictorial at Time Square where you see the City that never sleeps.

Leo + Judith ( E-Session ) New York, USA

Date: August 23, 2007
Location: New York City, USA
Photographer; Lito Q. Genilo

First time to meet Leo & Judith at Queens Boro in New York City. We started the day at the Brooklyn Bridge overlooking Manhattan. Then we headed to Central Park near 5th avenue for our second stop. Our last stop was at the Roosevelt Island via Tram, a very impressive ride because you will see the top view of Manhattan. Leo and Judith are easy to photograph as they seem to be professional models and can project naturally infront of the camera. I had a blast with them, playing and exploring on the rocks, garden and side streets along Central Park. We laughed a lot and enjoyed the beautiful weather because it was raining for the last four days. Leo and Judith will be getting married in the Philippines this coming December 2007.

Thank you for your accommodation and see you on your wedding day!

Paolo + Diane ( E-Session) New Jersey & New York City, USA

Date: August 22, 2007
Venue: New Jersey & New York City, USA
Photographer: Lito Q. Genilo

E-Session was held at New Jersey and New York. We have been to Liberty State Park, Brooklyn and Time Square. Paolo and Diane met in one of the gatherings thru their common friends. I am challenged with the new places we've visited and it was really a memorable experience. Thank you Paolo and Dianne for being part of your wedding day which will be held in the Philippines next year.

View Slideshow Here

Vernon + Sara ( E-Session ) New York, USA

Date: August 20, 2007
Venue: Brooklyn, New York USA
Photographer: Lito Q. Genilo

I met Vernon and Sara in one of the bridal fairs in the Philippines and we had our first pictorial session at Ecopark before they left for U.S. last July 2007.

E-Session started at Battery Park followed by Brooklyn Bridge, a very memorable place where Vernon proposed his love for Sara. After our E-Session, we ate at Grimaldi's Pizzeria the best Itallian Pizza in New York under Brooklyn Bridge.

Vernon and Sara will be getting married next year.

Larry + Whally ( E-Session ) New York City

Date: August 19, 2007
Venue: New York City, USA
Photographer; Lito Q. Genilo

This is my first time to visit New York City. My first engagement session was really exciting and it was nice to work with Larry and Whally. Larry and Whally were officemates in Bank of the Philippine Islands and became lovers when they worked in New York both in the field of Information Technology. We visited different places like Manhattan Skyline, Central Park and Statue of Liberty. Weather did not cooperate as rain started at 3:45pm until night.

We took pictures at Manhattan Skyilne the night when Larry and Whally fetched me at Newark Airport.


A romantic shot with Statue of Liberty as their background. We were supposed to go near the area but the rain started to pour.


Reminds me of the busy streets of Makati in the Philippines.


Some pictorials at the Central Park.

Mike + Ruby ( E-Session) Las Vegas & Los Angeles CA.

Date: August 16, 2007
Venue: Las Vegas and Los Angeles California
Photographer: Lito Q. Genilo

Mike and Ruby are both based in Arizona but our E-Session took place in Las Vegas and California. This was the longest E-Session I've ever had because we moved to different States but none the less it was an amazing experience for both of us. We've been to Valley of Fire in Las Vegas, Long Beach and Hollywood...."you could just imagine the number of travelling hours for our pictorial"....

Wedding Expo - 11th Edition

We are proud to say that we will be one of the exhibitors of Wedding Expo, the country's biggest and most comprehensive wedding fair which will be held at the PICC Forum, CCP Complex on September 1-2, 2007. Please visit us at the One Stp Shop Category under Themes and Motifs booth numbers J6 & J7 and avail of the freebies and discounts that we are going to offer. See you ...

Click the photos below for more information.

Our Visitors' Webstat

After visiting smartshotstudio.com webstat, i was surprised to see that 57% ( 182,000 visits) of the viewers of our website are from United States, followed by Australia which is 12.5% (39,500 visits) and Philippines placed 3rd at 6% (18,500 visits). The rest of the viewers came from different countries all over the world.

Michael + Cherry Lou (E-Session)

Venue : Laguna
Photographer : Zandro Quimson
Wedding Date : September 15, 2007

Cherry Lou started out as a singing duo with her twin sister and they were called "The Cherries". Cherry Lou will be getting married this coming September 15, 2007 to Michael Yousef Al-hanaki

Here are some of their prenuptial photos taken by one of my photographers.

View Slide Show Here

What an honor to be chosen as one of the suppliers of Michael and Cherry Lou. Congratulations in advance and best wishes to both of you...

Daivy + Dhea (Same Day Edit) Video

Date : August 11, 2007
Ceremony : Mount Carmel Church
Reception : Oasis

Arnold + Rhea ( E-Session )

Venue: Lamesa Ecopark
Photographer : Zandro Quimson
Wedding Date: September 1, 2007

View Slideshow Here

I love how Zandro took the engagement session of Rhon and Rhea. The effect of this though, has been a photographer's dream as you see the beautiful skies.

The background song used in the slideshow presentation was their theme song and the soundtrack of the first movie that they watched.

Congratulations for a job well done Zandro...

Las Vegas Here I am again!!!

Date: August 9, 2007

Thank you Lord for the safety trip going to Vegas via Philippine Airlines PR106 stop over to Vancouver for one hour. Fr. Henry picked me up at the Mc Carran Airport..
With 3 more days to go, i am really looking foward to attend the WEVA Convention.

Trash the Dress... Out of the Box !

Date: August 3, 2007
Venue: La Luz, San Juan Batangas
Photographer: Lito Q. Genilo

I did my first trash the dress session last weekend with my upcoming couple Cocoy and Pops. During the shoot we decided to do something different than usual portrait. It was all worth it. Pops borrowed a wedding gown from a friend for the pictorial, both Cocoy and Pops wore a full wedding attire splashing in the ocean and enjoying their romance and love.

TO ALL THE COUPLES OUT THERE... DON'T BE AFRAID TO TRASH YOUR DRESS!

If you want to experience something different feel free to email me at litogenilo@yahoo.com

View Slideshow Here.

Trash The Dress with Cocoy & Pops (E-Session)

Date: August 3, 2007
Venue: La Luz, San Juan Batangas
Photographers: Lito Q. Genilo and Archie castillo

Something Different...
It was an amazing experience to photograph a lovely couple Cocoy & Pops. We did some trash the dress concept during the Engagement Session. Thank you Cocoy and Pops for allowing me to do what I wish with you. I had loads of fun and the creativity kept on flowing that day. You guys are awesome!
To those who would like to this trash the dress concept feel free to email me . My email address is litogenilo@yahoo.com.

keep watch... I will be posting a behind the scene here soon.

View Slideshow Here.

Anjo + Grace ( E- Session )

Date: August 4, 2007
Venue: Eco Park, QC
Photographer: Lito Q. Genilo

View Slideshow Here.

Yesterday I shot some engagement session for Anjo and Grace. I absolutely love shooting E-Sessions, Anjo and Grace are really a delightful couple and it was a pleasure getting to know them. We did some funny shots during the shoot. I'm looking forward on your wedding in November. Thanks so much for this shoot guys!

Soon I'll be posting some behind the scene shoot.

Just an Update...

I have been very busy lately with all the pictorials as i will be leaving the country for series of activities in United States. This trip is really a very hectic one as i have a convention on videography in Las Vegas, bridal fair in New Jersey, prenuputial pictorials in Las Vegas, New York and California, debut in Los Angeles and wedding in Napa Valley. I had to accommodate all the requests of my clients before i leave the country for one month. I never had the chance to blog some of my recent prenuptial photos...time is too fast for me although i am very thankful to our Almighty God for giving me these blessings...

Please keep on visiting my blog and will share you some of my recent photos as soon as i can...

Optimizing your Wedding Photojournalism

I am an experienced photojournalist and can feel the moment while artistically "frame" it in my mind, and can see the final photograph even without looking into the camera. I believe my experience as a photojournalist and artistic vision gives me one up on the competition. I can easily pose portraits to satisfy your desire, but what i bring is the experience that will bring your wedding album to life!


Happy Viewing...

Exhibit at the PHILIPPINE FIESTA IN AMERICA

Ma. Lourdes C. Fernando, City Mayor of Marikina organized a Marikina Trade Mission bound for the United States. Smart Shot Studio was priviledged to be invited and will be one of the exhibitors at the Philippine Festa in America 2007 which will be held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey on August 18-19, 2007. For more details, visit www.philippinefiesta.com

PRESS RELEASE: WPPI International, USA

Date: August 1, 2007

Just recived the ribbons and Press Release Letter from WPPI.

Lito Q. Genilo Wins a 2nd Place, one 3rd Place Awards & Eight Accolades of Excellence in the 2007 8 x 10 First half Print Competition.

Lito Q. Genilo of Marikina, Philippines, has received special honors in the WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS INTERNATIONAL 2007 8 x 10 First Half Print Competition. Designed to recognize outstanding wedding & portrait photographers, the event was held in Santa Monica, CA on June 25, 2007.

Genilo's winning prints, " Hand Sand " received Second Place in the Wedding Details category. " Boating " received Third Place in the Engagemnet category.

" the kiss ", " toast ", & the " The Bentley " each received an Accolade of Excellence in the Bride and Groom Together category. " Bride in the Rocks " received an Accolade of Excellence in the bride or groom alone category. " The Prayer " received an Accolade of Excellence in the Engagement category. " Peekaboo " received an Accolade of Excellence in the Wedding Photojournalism Category. " Veil " & " Angel " each received an Accolade of Excellence in the Wedding Details category.

Genilo competed against photographers from all over the world to win such honors.

The WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS INTERNATIONAL 8 x10 print Competition are advancing the art of wedding and portrait photography. The awards are presented each year at the largest trade show, educational platform and convention in the U.S. for Wedding and Portrait Photographers. The 2007 8 x10 First Half Print Competition included 900 print entries in 20 different categories by photographers from all over the world.

For more information on the WPPI print competitions, please visit www.wppionline.com/competition/