New York City Engagement Session

By taking an Engagement session some time before the wedding day, you will feel much more comfortable in front of the camera.
You’ll learn about how your photographer shoots and your photographer will learn more about your personalities, what you like, what you don’t like, and so on. This gives the photographer valuable insight into your personalities and style and gives you plenty of time to tell them more about your plans and preferences for the wedding day.

Also if any of you wish to shoot in any other city, or in multiple cities in USA, I’m game! =)
Just be yourself and have fun!

Session Fee is $300.00 plus transportation expense and accommodation
to book your Engagement Session! Shoot us an email:
litogenilo@yahoo.com
inquiry@smartshotstudio.com

Boracay Beach Engagement Session

Yeap, Lito Q. Genilo is doing it again, another promo this time in Boracay tentatively set for last week of October to first week of November 2008. A great time to do your engagement portrait and enjoy a day at Boracay beach. Experience the beautiful sunset. Call or email soon, as we are only offering limited sessions.
Session Fee is 10,000.00
litogenilo@yahoo.com
inquiry@smartshotstudio.com
Call: 933 1823, 948 3571, 926 7571 and 928 7317 to book your Engagement Session!

Guiller & Catherine ( E-Session )

Date Of Wedding : August 24, 2008 Location : Tagaytay City Photographer : Jun Calsis

Naga Wedding with Troy & Tina

Date : July 26, 2008
Church : St. Jude Thaddeus Parish, Naga City, Bicol
Reception : Avenue Hotel, Naga City
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo and Zandro Quimson

Troy and Tina are truly an incredible couple. Not only do they have such a deep love for each other, but they treat everyone around them with great kindess as well, and I can’t tell you how wonderful that is to be around people like that. Their wedding was filled with tears of happiness & joy & love. I managed to arrive a little before my crew arrives yesterday via Air Philippines.
I love this moment between the two of them….
I just love this shot of Tina, it was just after she got her dress on
I happen to love these paintings:
They are, absolutely adorable!
Tears flowing...
Lovely...
The very happy new couple…

Ropert + Richelle ( Wedding )

Date : July 27, 2008
Church : Santuario de San Jose
Reception : Edsa Shangri-la
Photographers : Ed Sermona and Andrew Santos

Icel + Chie ( Same Day Edit )

Church : Manila Cathedral
Reception : Patio Ibarra
Videographers : Victor Evangelista and Lomel Genilo

Chicco and Jennelle ( Same Day Edit )

Church : Shrine of Jesus
Reception : Coconut Palace
Videographers : Victor and Elvie Evangelista

Stephen and Katherine ( Same Day Edit )

Date : July 27, 2008
Church : St. Francis of Assisis
Reception : Fernwood Gardens
Videographers : Victor and Elvie Evangelista

Hello to all staff of Smartshot headed by Mr Lito Genilo,
 
Once again thanks so much for the wonderful photos and video (same day edit) taken during our recent wedding.  It was admired by a our relatives/friends from different parts of the world.  You made us proud and realized that we made the right decision of choosing your comp.  The photos posted in your website were also great with those various effects.
 
With regards to our chosen photos for the album, we are just waiting for our official photos taken during our recent Cardiff marriage blessing/celebration.  We had it last Aug 25 for our UK relatives and friends.
 
   We are aware of the 200 allowable photos in total and we will stick to it.  We just wanted to include some of our photos taken in Cardiff so it would be compiled into one.  We will send you the codes of the chosen photos from Phil celebration (done) as well as copies of the additional (not much) from Cardiff the soonest possible time.
    
Thanks very much for your kind assistance.  More power..

  Best Regards
  Katherine and Stephen Daniel

Successful Philippine Wedding Congress, 2008

Date : July 25-27, 2008
Venue : SM Mega Trade Hall
Organizer : Visons and Ideas




The Philippine Wedding Congress huge bridal show is just over and I am still pumped.

It was a great success and I am very flattered by so many wonderful comments on what we had on display, including our booth. We were proud to be a partner of the Philippine Wedding Congress for three consecutive years now. It was also my 3rd year to give a talk on the Art of Wedding Photography.

Thanks to all the brides, grooms and other visitors who came and dropped by at our Smart Shot Studio booth.

Once again, thank you for coming!

Hats off to the whole staff of Visions and Ideas

Fernwood Gardens wedding with Stephen & Katherine

Date : July 27, 2008
Church : St. Francis of Assisi, Quezon City
Reception : Fernwood Gardens, Quezon City
Photographers : Jun Calsis and Zandro Quimson

France + Joy ( Wedding )

Date : July 25, 2008
Ceremony & Reception : Nurture Spa, Tagaytay City
Photographers : Ed Sermona and Archie Castillo

Chicco + Jennelle ( Wedding ) Sneak Peek

Church : Shrine of Jesus
Reception : Coconut Palace
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Ed Sermona and Ricky Sermona

View Slideshow here
After the fantastically fun engagement session I had with Chicco and Jennelle, I just knew their wedding was going to be one to remember. Couples like Chicco and Jennelle make wedding photography such a rewarding experience. We had our engagement session in Los Angeles CA. last March 2008 after my WPPI Convention. Thank you so much for letting us document your wedding day. We had a great time and sincerely wish you to a lifetime of happiness.
Here are some photos as a teaser while we complete the final editing.
The bride looked incredible Love the details The principal sponsors

Merts + Carlyn ( Wedding )

Date : July 20, 2008
Church : St. Francis of Assisi
Reception : Fernwood Gardens
Photographers : Lito Q' Genilo, Archie Castillo and Andrew Santos

View Slideshow here

JM + Bet ( Wedding )

Date : July 20, 2008
Church : Christ the King, Quezon City
Reception : Peninsula Manila, Makati City
Photographers : Zandro Quimson and Nonie Gatchalian

Vin + Val ( Wedding )

Date : July 20, 2008
Church : Manila Cathedral
Reception : Gloria Maris
Photographers : Ed Sermona and Jun Calsis

View Slideshow here

Kiko + Tricia ( Wedding )

Date : July 18, 2008
Church : Shrine of Jesus
Reception : 1 Esplanade
Photographers : Jun Calsis, Nonie Gatchalian and Paopao Manansala

View slideshow here

Fernbrook Garden's Wedding with Bobette & Julie

Church : Fernbrook Chapel
Reception : Fernbrook Garden
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Zandro Quimson and Andrew Santos
View Slideshow here
The pictures below show just a few of our favorites from the day. There are hundreds. These are mostly samples of the portraits we took. We'll include many more in the slideshow to follow soon. Folks, it just doesn't get much more beautiful than this. What a backdrop! during the ceremony It was a beautiful moment... wow, I love my job. Candid Moments This was such a great moment. friends going crazy

Kevin + Apple ( Wedding )

Date : July 18, 2008
Church : Caleruega, Batangas City
Reception : Esplendido, Tagaytay City
Photographers : Archie Castillo and Jonathan Abubot

View slideshow here

Congratulations to my Son Michael Kim

So honored to say that my eldest son, Michael Kim C. Genilo, was elected as " PRESIDENT " of the student council, Marist School. He is likewise the President of his senior class.

Hope that you will perform your duties well and best luck in your new position. I hope this is just the start of many more successes to come.

I am proud of you my SON...

Lito Q. Genilo, wins 1st place and four Accolade of Excellence in International Competition

Judging Venue : Sta. Monica CA, USA

Picked up 1st Place award in Wedding Details Category and 4 Accolade of Excellence Awards in WPPI 1st Half  8 x 10 Print Competition.  Thousands of images from lots of stellar photographers entered into this contest and it is really a big honor to get a place win.  Really a total shocker and the result has surpassed my expectation.

Could not explain the feeling... it's beyond words. I want to thank everyone that had been an influence in my work, especially the lovely couples that I have had the pleasure of photographing. If this pleasure stops, I will stop shooting, that is a promise.

Lito Q. Genilo

1st Place

Awarded Excellence in Wedding Photography

Awarded Excellence in Engagement Category

Press RELEASE: WPPI International, USA

Matthew & Haliuna ( E-Session )

Date of Wedding : August 24, 2008
Location : Subic
Photographer : Zandro Quimson

Rod & Ginette ( E-Session )

Date of Wedding : August 9, 2008
Location :
Photographer : Archie Castillo

France & Joy ( E-Session )

Date of Wedding : July 25, 2008
Location : Taal , Batangas
Photographer : Ed Sermona

Edwin + Jess ( Wedding )

Date : July 15, 2008
Church : Santuario de San Antonio,Makati City
Reception : Peninsula Manila, Makati City
Photographers : Archie Castillo and Zandro Quimson

Edwin and Jess...thank you so much for including us in your wedding day. It was a wonderful event for us and we can't wait to show you everything we made for you.

View Slideshow here

Engagement Photos Here
Getting ready shots...
A gorgeous details...
Bridal preparation...
Jess is so elegant...this is my favorite image...has a vintage and romantic feel to it...
And here’s the ever-handsome Edwin:
The Bridal Entourage...
Mother's expression when she saw Jess came down the aisle
And, in turn, her reaction led to these:
and this:
some details in the reception...
A little playful, a little sexy:
Guests were enjoying...

Troy & Tina ( E- Session )

Date of Wedding : July 26, 2008
Location : Bay View Hotel:
Photographer : Ed Sermona

Paolo & Nina ( E-Session )

Date of Wedding : August 17, 2008
Location : Intramuros, Manila
Photographer : Zandro Quimson

Noel + Jennifer ( Wedding )

Date : July 12, 2008
Church : Christ the King
Reception : Christ the King Multi Purpose Hall
Photographers : Jun Calsis and Ed Sermona
Congratulations you two!!! It was fun and wonderful to see everyone together. Enjoy your images guys!

View Slideshow here

During the ceremony...
Ring exchange..

Wedding Invites...Animation

The idea and the animation was priceless!!! well done

Edwin + Jess E-Session

Date of Wedding : July 15, 2008
Location : Eco Park, Quezon City
Photographer : Archie Castillo

Bogs + Sherry E- Session

Date of Wedding : November 11, 2008
Location : Batangas City
Photographer : Ed Sermona

Ton + Kay E-Session

Date of Wedding : September 20, 2008
Location : Paco Park, Manila
Photographer : Archie Castillo

Vic + Kirsten E- Session

Date of Wedding : August 18, 2008
Location : Eco Park, Quezon City
Photographer : Zandro Quimson

Pre-Pictorial with Errika Jean

Date of Birthday : August 30, 2008
Location : Eco Park, Quezon City
Photographer : Archie Castillo

Fernwood Gardens Wedding with Mark and Emelyn

Date : July 6, 2008
Church : St. Francis of Assisi, Quezon City
Reception : Fernwood Gardens, Quezon City
Photographers : Jun Calsis and Ed Sermona

Engagement Photos Here
View slideshow here