{"id":3980,"date":"2017-01-15T17:33:18","date_gmt":"2017-01-15T09:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/?p=3980"},"modified":"2021-07-08T11:28:31","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T03:28:31","slug":"in-spotlight-the-top-10-noteworthy-photographers-in-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2017\/01\/15\/in-spotlight-the-top-10-noteworthy-photographers-in-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"In Spotlight: The Top 10 Noteworthy Photographers in Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a self-confessed shutterbug? Here are the top 10\u00a0photographers who are excellent in their corresponding fields that will inspire you to capture more and love the field of photography:<\/p>\n

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  1. Mark Nicdao (portrait photography)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    MARK NICDAO. Image grabbed from inquirer.net<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

    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\u2019s photographer-at-large, and has published his own book entitled \u201cVantage.\u201d<\/p>\n

    See his works here: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/marknicdao\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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    1. BJ Pascual (portrait photography)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      BJ PASCUAL. Image grabbed from CNN Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

      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 \u201cCome Close,\u201d and printed his own book called Push: Muses, Mischief, & How to Make it in Manila.<\/p>\n

      See his works here: http:\/\/www.jedrootmanila.com\/photographers\/bj-pascual<\/a><\/p>\n

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      1. Shaira Luna (fashion\/portrait)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        SHAIRA LUNA. Image grabbed from ABS-CBN News<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

        Shaira Luna is not a new name in the industry. She became famous as one of the gifted children in a milk brand\u2019s 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\u2019s distinct style of playing with colors and lights make her one of the best in the field.<\/p>\n

        See her works here: http:\/\/shairaluna.tumblr.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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        1. Paul Quiambao (Landscape)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          PAUL QUIAMBAO. Image grabbed from GMA News<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

          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\u2019s 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\u2019s \u201c400 Shots to Immortality: Timeless Photographs of the University of Santo Tomas Towards its Neo-Centennial.\u201d<\/p>\n

          See his works here: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/paulquiambao\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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          1. Gabby Cantero (Food photography)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            GABBY CANTERO. Image grabbed from Vimeo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

            If food shots people took every meal were to be featured in a contest, Gabby Cantero\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

            See her works here: http:\/\/www.gabbycantero.ph\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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            1. Rem Zamora (photojournalism)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              REM ZAMORA. Image grabbed from Rock Ed Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

              Award-winning photographer Rem Zamora is the country\u2019s 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\u2019 works, and his work\u2014among 20,000 entries- won the award. He works for the Philippine Daily Inquirer.<\/p>\n

              See his works here: https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+remzamora<\/a><\/p>\n

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              1. Jaja Samaniego (wedding photography)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                JAJA SAMANIEGO. Image grabbed from Vimeo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

                \u201cEvery press of the shutter is a chance to turn memories to tangible nostalgia,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

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                1. Xyza Bacani (Street photography)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  XYZA BACANI. Image by Niko Villegas<\/p>\n

                  Probably one of the most successful in her field, Xyza\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

                  See her works here: http:\/\/www.xyzacruzbacani.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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                  1. Pat Dy (Wedding photography)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    PAT DY. Image grabbed from Rebellious Brides<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

                    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\u2019s biggest publications such as Preview, Cosmopolitan, and Metro magazine.<\/p>\n

                    See his works here: http:\/\/patdyphotography.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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                    1. Jay Tablante (Cosplay photography)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      JAY TABLANTE<\/em><\/p>\n

                      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\u2019s work in commercial photography has made him one of the most sought-after photographers when it comes to big brands.<\/p>\n

                      See his works here: http:\/\/www.jaytablantephotography.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      Are you a self-confessed shutterbug? Here are the top 10 Filipino photographers who are excellent in their corresponding fields that will inspire you to capture more and love the field of photography.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3991,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1730],"tags":[419,420,421],"class_list":["post-3980","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture-and-history","tag-filipino-photographers","tag-photography","tag-top-ten"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3980","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3980"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3980\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9397,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3980\/revisions\/9397"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3991"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3980"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3980"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3980"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}