International Awards - WPPI 2009

Date : February 14-15, 2009
Location : MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada, USA


For the 3rd time ever, I submitted images in the annual WPPI 16 x 20 Awards of Excellence Competition. I'm sure that most of the photographers that read my blog know what these are, but for you non-photographers out there, the WPPI Awards of Excellence are a judged competition that is held annually at the WPPI convention in Las Vegas.

I was able to watch the process of judging and I would say it helps me more understand how to really capture a competition images.

It's a very humbling experience to walk the rows of stunning images and realize that your's are actually hanging among them.



Here are the images that were awarded Accolades of Excellence.

Certificate of Participation- WPPI 2009

Ernest & Vinya ( Wedding )

Date : January 8, 2009
Church : Manila Cathedral
Reception : Villa Immaculada
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Jun Calsis and Andrew Santos


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LD & Macy ( Wedding )

Date : January 6, 2009
Church : Santuario de San Jose
Reception : Blue Leaf Garden
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Zandro Quimson and Ricky Sermona


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Tito + Mel ( Wedding )

Date : Jamuary 5, 2009
Church : Ellinwood , Malate Manila
Reception : Palacio de Manila, Manila
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Archie Castillo and Marlo Estorninos




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Pol + Bern ( Wedding )

Date : January 4, 2009
Church : San Agustin , Intramuros Manila
Reception : Edsa Shangri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong City
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo , Ed Sermona and Ricky Sermona


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Chris + Shirley ( Wedding )

Date : January 3, 2009
Church : Fernbrook Chapel
Reception : Fernbrook Gardens
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Andrew Santos and Marlo Estorninos


My first wedding for the year. Wow, are Chris and Shirley ever patient! I've had this wedding in my blogging queue for way longer than I'll admit, and I'm so excited to finally post it! I am so honored to have been chosen to photograph this wedding

Chris and Shirley are a very detail-oriented couple. That kind of ability to plan virtually assures a flawless wedding day, and this couple deserved nothing less.

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Everything about the picture is just peaceful and beautiful and I love it!



I love this moment Might be my favorite:



Infra-red bride's portrait:



The light was really blue and cool aroud 3 o'clock--I love the mood of this shot:



A couple more bridal portraits, overlooking fernbrookt:

Jorge + Grace ( Wedding )

Date : January 3, 2009
Church : San Agustin, Intramuros, Manila
Reception : Patio Victoria, Intramuros Manila
Photographers : Zandro Quimson and Jonathan Abubot


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Jao + Annie ( Wedding )

Date : January 3, 2009
Church : Naga Metropolitan Cathedaral Reception : Jardin Real de Naga Concepcion Grande
Photographers : Archie Castillo and Jun Calsis

Tom + Myra ( Wedding )

Date : December 28, 2008
Church :Santuario de San Jose, San Juan City
Reception : Fernwood Gardens, QC
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Archie Castillo and Ricky Sermona

Christian + Donna ( Wedding )

Date : December 27, 2008
Church : St. Francis of Assisi, QC
Reception : Fernwood Gardens, QC
Photographers : Zandron Quimson and Efren Bacoy

Daniel + Leslie ( Wedding )

Date : December 27, 2008
Church and Reception : Century Park Hotel, Manila
Photographers : Archie Castillo and Jonathan Abubot

Bondz + Chinky ( Wedding )

Date : December 30, 2008
Church : St. Therese, Villamor Air Base
Reception : The Palms, Ayala Alabang
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Ed Sermona and Ricky Sermona


When a bride imagines her wedding, she sees something very particular. Her color scheme is bold and rich or soft and ethereal. She pictures nuptials taken in her mother’s garden or on an exotic beach with the ocean crashing in the background. She envisions an elegant sit-down dinner or a fabulous cocktail party with a great Emcee who keeps the party going late into the night.
Regardless of personal taste, every bride can practically see herself at the altar, taste the cuisine, and feel the music playing when she enters the reception. But before the wedding comes together with all the romance and glamour, she needs to make decisions about the details.
That was Chinky a very detailed woman.

There’s something about a bridal shoot that I really enjoy. I think it’s one of the things that I like in weddings. The bride looks the best that she ever has and she is so happy to be getting married. Enjoy the photos.



Some quick portrait using the window light.



Sharing a very intimate dance late in the reception...



Celebration at the end of a very emotional dance.

Francis + Marianne ( Wedding )

Date : December 27, 2008
Church : Christ the King Parish, QC
Reception : Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Bok Salditos and Marlo Estorninos


Francis and Marianne had a beautiful day on December 27th - perfect weather. Thanks guys for being so wonderful! Enjoy the photos!

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And I love, love this shot.



A perfectly lit garter shot.



Marianne looked really amazing in her gown. I just loved the style of it.

I'm in Las Vegas !

Date : February 7, 2009
Location : Las Vegas Vevada, USA


VACATION TIME!!!

Hi to All!! I just wanted to let everyone know that I have a wedding convention here in Las Vegas Nevada from February 7-19 to learn new techniques and buy new gadgets.

Just arrived Mc Carran Airport here in Las Vegas via Philippine Airlines . It took me 13 hours flight from Manila-Vancouver-Las Vegas. Thanks to PAL ground staff for upgrading my travel to Business Class.
I will have limited email access - but for new potential clients and current clients please do email and I will get back to you as timely as possible.

Hugs

Pascal & Darla Wedding )

Date : December 26, 2008
Church : Caleruega, Nasugbu, Batangas City
Reception : Ville Sommete, Tagaytay City
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Zandro Quimson and Marlo Estorninos


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Albert & Salud ( Wedding )

Date : December 21, 2008
Church : Santuario de San Jose, Greenhills
Reception : The Peninsula Manila
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Jun Calsis and Marlo Estorninos

Dennis + Bernadette ( Wedding )

Date : December 18, 2008
Church : Santuario de San Jose, Greenhills
Reception : Club Filipino, San Juan City
Photographers : Zandro Quimson and Nonie Gatchalian

Neil + Grace ( Wedding )

Date : December 20, 2008
Church : St. Francis of Assisi, QC
Reception : Fernwood Gardens
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Zandro Quimson and Ricky Sermona


It was a pleasure to work with such a fun and sincere couple and I wish them a world of happiness in their future together.

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There is SO much love between this couple. The bond they have is really something to witness:



What an absolutely beautiful bride!



Oh my gosh what an amazing moment to capture.




Grace waits outside...



An overall of the proceedings from the back...

Germain & ELLE ( E-Session )

Date of Wedding : February 15, 2009
Location : Eco Park, QC
Photographer : Lito Q. Genilo


Here are a few of Germain and Elle’s e-session photos which were shot around the Eco Park grounds.

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Lito in Action ( Photos taken by Marlo Estorninos )

Alvin + Ness ( Wedding )

Date : December 18, 2008
Church : Our Lady of Lourdes , Tagaytay City
Reception : Josephine's , Tagaytay City
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Archie Castillo and Andrew Santos


It could not have been a more beautiful day, and this couple basked not only each other in their tremendous warmth and love, but also their family and loved ones who came from many locations far and wide to attend this wedding. Thanks Alvin and Ness for allowing us to make some great images!

Diko + Icah ( Wedding )

Date : December 19, 2008
Church : San Antonio de Padua
Reception : Sitio Elena, Antipolo City
Photographers : Zandro Quimson and Archie Castillo