In Spotlight: The Top 10 Noteworthy Photographers in Manila
Are you a self-confessed shutterbug? Here are the top 10 photographers who are excellent in their corresponding fields that will inspire you to capture more and love the field of photography:
- Mark Nicdao (portrait photography)
MARK NICDAO. Image grabbed from inquirer.net
As one of the top photographers in Manila, Mark Nicdao is undeniably the best when it comes to magazine covers, having photographed some of the A-listers in both Hollywood and showbiz. He is also Rogue magazine’s photographer-at-large, and has published his own book entitled “Vantage.”
See his works here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/marknicdao/
- BJ Pascual (portrait photography)
BJ PASCUAL. Image grabbed from CNN Philippines
One of the most talented youngest photographers in the metro is BJ Pascual. Having done more than a hundred magazine covers, Pascual is truly one of the top picks when it comes to portrait photography. He had his own exhibit entitled “Come Close,” and printed his own book called Push: Muses, Mischief, & How to Make it in Manila.
See his works here: http://www.jedrootmanila.com/photographers/bj-pascual
- Shaira Luna (fashion/portrait)
SHAIRA LUNA. Image grabbed from ABS-CBN News
Shaira Luna is not a new name in the industry. She became famous as one of the gifted children in a milk brand’s TV commercial. As she grew up, she continued to create a name in the photography industry as one of the most stylish photographers in town. Luna’s distinct style of playing with colors and lights make her one of the best in the field.
See her works here: http://shairaluna.tumblr.com/
- Paul Quiambao (Landscape)
PAUL QUIAMBAO. Image grabbed from GMA News
You may have seen those postcard perfect photos of the University and Santo Tomas all over your Facebook feed. Most likely, these are works by Paul Quiambao UST’s official photographer. Quiambao became popular in social media after capturing the best looks of the university, and even so because of his works as a lensman for UST’s “400 Shots to Immortality: Timeless Photographs of the University of Santo Tomas Towards its Neo-Centennial.”
See his works here: https://www.facebook.com/paulquiambao/
- Gabby Cantero (Food photography)
GABBY CANTERO. Image grabbed from Vimeo
If food shots people took every meal were to be featured in a contest, Gabby Cantero’s photos would emerge to be the winner. Gabby is a known excellent food photographer, having her works featured in various prints such as Preview, Rogue, and The Philippine Star. Aside from food, she is also known for lifestyle photography, directing, and prop styling.
See her works here: http://www.gabbycantero.ph/
- Rem Zamora (photojournalism)
REM ZAMORA. Image grabbed from Rock Ed Philippines
Award-winning photographer Rem Zamora is the country’s best when it comes to photojournalism. This has been proven when he won the Gold Prize in General News category of the First Asian Press Photo Contest. He bested five hundred photojournalists’ works, and his work—among 20,000 entries- won the award. He works for the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
See his works here: https://plus.google.com/+remzamora
- Jaja Samaniego (wedding photography)
JAJA SAMANIEGO. Image grabbed from Vimeo
“Every press of the shutter is a chance to turn memories to tangible nostalgia,” said Jaja Samaniego, a Manila based wedding photographer and a part-time photography professor at De La Salle University. She is the lenswoman behind various wedding magazines such as Metro Weddings and Wedding Essentials. She is one of the best picks when it comes to wedding photography.
XYZA BACANI. Image by Niko Villegas
Probably one of the most successful in her field, Xyza’s story is a tale worth sharing. Xyza, formerly a nanny in Hong Kong was just a photography enthusiast when a lot of international organizations and agencies noticed her work and featured them in several publications abroad. She has been working for various international publications and big companies through her photography.
See her works here: http://www.xyzacruzbacani.com/
- Pat Dy (Wedding photography)
PAT DY. Image grabbed from Rebellious Brides
Pat Dy is a name mostly associated with wedding photography. Dy has set the bar high when it comes to these kinds of events photography, having been chosen by celebs for their grand weddings. Dy has also worked with the country’s biggest publications such as Preview, Cosmopolitan, and Metro magazine.
See his works here: http://patdyphotography.com/
- Jay Tablante (Cosplay photography)
JAY TABLANTE
Jay Tablante is the man behind the best cosplay photography scene in the Philippines. His works of art are truly inspiring, visually-appealing, and remarkable. His own style makes him stand out in the field of photography. Tablante’s work in commercial photography has made him one of the most sought-after photographers when it comes to big brands.
See his works here: http://www.jaytablantephotography.com/
