Leo & Mimi ( E- Session )

Date of Wedding : July 18, 2009
Location : Makati City
Photographer : Archie Castillo

Orly & Manette ( E-Session )

Date of Wedding : September 13, 2009
Location : The Greenery, Bulacan
Photographer : Jun Calsis

Creative Infrared ( Momon & Steph )

Date of Wedding : October 2, 2009
Photographer : Zandro Quimson
Location : Eco Park, QC

Momon & Steph ( E-Session )

Date of Wedding : October 2, 2009
Location : Eco Park, QC
Photographer : Zandro Quimson

Creative Infrared @ Fernbrook Gardens

Photographer : Zandro Quimson


I'm always on the look out for more interesting ways to create photographs and this is a technique I am keen to try. The surreal beauty of infrared photography is what draws us in as photographers and artists. The opportunities for creativity are also endless!



"Our job is to record, each in his own way, this world of light and shadow and time that will never come again exactly as it is today."

Edward Abbey 1927-1989

Creative Infrared @ Fernbrook Gardens ( Eddie + Dianne )

Photographer : Zandro Quimson

Edwin & Sheila ( E- Session )

Date of Wedding : May 30, 2009
Location : Jardin de Miramar, Antipolo City
Photographer : Ed Sermona

Albert & Maryjane ( E- Session )

Date of Wedding : June 28, 2009
Location : Villa Escudero
Photographer : Jun Calsis

Jay & Marjorie ( E- Session )

Date of Wedding : May 30, 2009
Location : Eco Park, QC
Photographer : Zandro Quimson


Soon to offer by Smart Shot Studio the Creative Infrared. A creative edge in wedding Photography.

More creative Infrared...

Creative Infrared...

Bo & Love ( E-session )

Date of Wedding : May 28, 2009
Location of Wedding : Dumaguete
Photographer : Ed Sermona

Jay & Michelle ( Wedding )

Date : May 10, 2009
Church : St. Francis of Assisi, QC
Reception : Fernwood Gardens, QC
Photographers : Lito Q, Genilo, Michael Kim C. Genilo, Arndrew Santos and Archie Castillo

Alfred & Robelle ( Wedding )

Church : San Agustin , Intramuros Manila
Reception : Villa Immaculada , Intramuros Manila
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Ed Sermona and Marlo Estorninos

Advertiser of the Year Award

Date : May 20, 2009
Location : Blue Leaf, Mc Kinley Hill, Taguig City


This year the Wedding Essential Magazine is honoured to award Smart Shot Studio as the first recipient of the Advertiser of the Year. This category recognizes excellence in AD design. It honors the effectiveness of overall design, artwork and graphics.

And the Winner is...

Excellence deserves excellence !


The Wedding and Portrait Photographers of the Philippines (WPPP) recognizes me for my superior performance and i was awarded to be a Certified Wedding Photographer last May 5, 2009 at Plaza Ibarra.

This award is not just a year-round effort as you have to win in the various photo contests of WPPP held bi-monthly with different categories for the past years. An accumulated 20 points will make you become a Certified Wedding Photographer (1st place = 1.5 points, 2nd place = 1.0 point and 3rd place = 0.5 point) . Competition is really tight, as it took me six years to reach 20 points.

Lighting Workshop

Date : May 14, 2009
Location : Marikina City


In my wedding photography , my intention is always to create flattering images and portray a story-telling approach. I am always considering the flash output and intensity of the flash that I use.
These are from the latest lighting workshop I did for Smart Shot Studio photographers. During our off days we find time to practice our lighting technique and find different ways to light the subjects. This time we tried the off camera flash Technique for creative and dramatic effects..

Quick info:

2 Canon 580 EX II @ 1/8th power. 2 pocket wizzard receiver and 1 transciever.

Shots taken by the following Photographers :
Zandro Quimson
Andrew Santos
Ed Sermona
Archie Castillo
Ricky Sermona

Inspired by Charlie Lim's painting with Light !!!

Master Class

Date : May 7, 2009
Location : Plaza Ibarra, QC
"I've been attending Seminars and Workshops for the last seven years both locally and internationally. The workshops have been instrumental in improving not only my skills as a photographer as well as to my staff photographers, and given me many tools to work with in sales and marketing. Spending four days soaking up information from three foreign speakers really allows me a chance to "Pick their brain" and find out what is making them so successful. Having the time to get such an in-depth look at the way our teacher works really gives me the opportunity to make good decisions about my business and my photography style."

I sent five of my senior photographers to attend the WPPP Master Class, an in depth whole day workshop with two great photographers Mr. Louis Pang and the very talented and friendly Charlie Lim from Singapore.


Jun, Andrew, Lito, Jasmine, Louis, Ed , Zandro and Archie

Archie Castillo receives his diploma from Charlie Lim

Jun Calsis with Charlie Lim

Andrew Santos with Charlie Lim, Danny Ignacio and Jun Valbuena

Ed Sermona with Charlie Lim

Zandro Quimson with Charlie Lim

Jun, Ed, Zandro Charlie Lim, Lito, Archie and Andrew doing an I LOVE YOU sign

Photo Congress Day 3

Date : May 6, 2009
Location : SM Megatrade hall 2, Mandaluyong City


Mike Larson shares his amazing action - packed, high energy whole day of inspiration and self discovery. In his seminar we learned how to tackle business with a fresh, innovative style that will immediately set us apart from the competition.

Ricky, Randy, Zandro, Mike, Jun, Roel, Archie and Nonie...

Outdoor demonstration by Mike Larson...

Jun and Marlo having fun....

Look ! Up in the sky it's a bird!, it's a plane !

Ooooohhh t's a CAMERA!!!

Some of the 200+ delegates at the Sony Booth!!!

Barry aims his camera....He's enjoying the Photo shoot...

Archie with His Canon G5...

Fashion Budoir...



Things we learned from the seminar: * Outstanding Education * Great Instructors * Networking with other photographers

Photo Congress 2009 Day 2

Date : May 5, 2009
Location : SM Mega trade Hall, Mandaluyong City


Barry in action...My signature photo at the background won 2006 Photo of the year!!!
Seminar attendies. It was jampacked !!!

Me during my scheduled workshop, discussing the new trend in wedding photography ( Trash the Dress )

WPPP is perhaps the most unique Wedding Photography Group image making in the country !!!

Moments during the Young Once and Young Guns Seminar...

Presenting a plaque of apreciation to Charlie Lim !!!

Lito Sy, Charlie, Lito Q. Genilo and Jun Valbuena...

Photo Congress 2009 Day 1

Date : May 4, 2009
Location : SM Megatrade Hall 2, Madaluyong City


"I really believe that the WPPP Seminar adds so much to Smart Shot Studio Photographers. They became totally immersed in a wonderful learning experience...and learn so much!
Like what Louis Pang said "education is the best tool". Smart Shot Studio also believes that Education is one of the most valuable tools a person can possess. You have to continually improve your skills in order to stay competitive in today's market. For the past three years Smart Shot Studio always had a big delegation of photographers.

This year 11 of my Photographers attended the Seminar :

1. Jun Calsis.
2. Ed Sermona.
3. Nonie Gatchalian.
4. Zandro Quimson.
5. Archie Castillo.
6. Andrew Santos.
7. Ricky Sermona.
8. Marlo Estorninos.
9. Roel Trinidad.
10. Randy Andrade.
11. Barry Gozar.


Smart Shot Studio Photographers , Ricky, Roel, Randy, Zandro, Andrew Nonie , Marlo and Jun

Canon model in fron of the camera...

During the WPPP ribbon cutting...

WPPP Members and officers with the Major sponsors...

Brazilian model does some poses in Sony Photo booth...

Archie and Zandro at the parking area...

profile shot of Archie Castillo...

Pa cute sa camera huh!!! Ricky Sermona...

Louis Pang flanked by Smart Studio Photographers from front row Ricky, Zandro, Randy and Marlo.
Standing Jun, Andrew, Ed, Louis, Lito, Barry and Nonie...

workshop proper

Randy the mannnn. Gwapo!!!

Photo Congress 2009 Awards Night

Date : May 5, 2009
Location : Plaza Ibarra, QC




Mike Larson...

Louis Pang...

Charlie Lim...

Roel Trinidad one of my Photographers won 3rd place during the Canon on the spot photo contest...

2008 Recepient of the Certified Wedding Photographer with Lito Sy. This award recognizes outstanding achievement in Print Competition by the WPPP .

My wife Mheann was so excited with my award !!!

If you are striving for excellence, the awards raise the bar across all aspects of business and provide you with ways to benchmark against top performers in your industry.

two of my secretaries, Erika, Ria and me...

Nonie, Randy, Ria, Erika, Mheann, Charlie, Lito, Ricky, Roel Marlo. Barry sitting in front!!!

Jay-ar & Inah ( E-Session )

Date of Wedding : May 24, 2009
Location : Sofitel
Photographer : Andrew Santos

Raul & MJ ( Wedding )

Date : April 23, 2009
Church : Shrine of Jesus Parish, Manila
Reception : Le Pavillion, Manila
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Zandro Quimson and Andrew Santos


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Raul and MJ were such a treat to be around. They are an awesome couple and we LOVED every minute of their wedding. MJ, seriously was the happiest bride I have ever seen! She was glowing from head to toe with so much excitement! She could not wait to become Rauls bride. She got so excited that she would have to scream out loud to let some of her joy. The wedding was beautiful to say the least.
I've enjoyed producing some out of the box wedding pictures again, There are so many more I could still add - but I've got to stop somewhere :) Raul and MJ thank you so much for letting us into your special day !

UNPortrait...

The detail in MJ's dress was exquisite.

WOW! definitely another one of my favorite...

MJ is so beautiful...what a smile!!!

Raul's turn...

Playing with the lights...

Moments after walking down the aisle...

Details of the reception. ..

MJ was getting emotional during the father Daughter dance...

The father and daughter dance was a real mix of emotions:

more dramatic lights during the garter removal...

A kiss inside the car...

Francis & Mon ( Wedding )

Date; April 19, 2009
Church : Shrine of Jesus Parish, Manila
Reception : 1 Esplanade, Manila
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Archie Castillo and Marlo Estorninos


We photographed Francis and Mon's wedding at Shrine of Jesus Parish Church... We had a great time, and got some wonderful photos to prove it :)

View Slideshow Here

Francis is getting reaady

The elegant bride...

Walking to the ceremony...

Having some fun...

Mon together with the entourage...

I adore this shot. You can just *feel it*.

Details from the reception...

unPortrait...

A moment alone after the ceremony (sort of)...

Randy & Mariz Album

Presenting our brand new look of Album lay out for wedding. Elegant design and purely in Sepia tone ENJOY!!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Date : May 10, 2009

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to my wife who never fails to do the best for my family...Happy Mother’s Day to all moms out there, especially mine. Have a wonderful day.

Bong + Lorie ( Wedding )

Church : Sacred Heart of Jesus, Makati City
Reception : Rockwell Tent, Makati City
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo, Archie Castillo and Marlo Estorninos

Jayson & Jaydee ( E-Session )

Date of Wedding : May 16, 2009
Location : Eco Park, QC
Photographer : Ed Sermona

Ico & Angelle ( Wedding )

Date : April 19, 2009
Church : Lipa Cathedral, Lipa Batangas City
Reception : Mt. Malarayat, Batangas City
Photographers : Lito Q. Genilo and Andrew Santos


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I turned up early to shoot the establishing shots of the venue. Following this I headed up to the Brides room to take the bridal preparation shots. Bridal prep photos are some of my favorites as it is pretty good fun watching the bride who suddenly realize she is getting married in a short while, it happens and it is great to photograph. Here are a few of Angelle's getting ready.

Portraits I like from last week's wedding

Every wedding I photographed I can usually find a couple of keepers. Here are some of the portraits I did from last weeks wedding.