SP Moms' Picks: Top 5 Photographers / Videographers

Capturing the best moments of your family occasion in photo or video is one big task, as it will serve as your only remembrance of the celebration long after it’s done. Thus, it’s important to find a photographer / videographer that understands your requirements and who can deliver. With so many photo and video services around, we help you narrow down the choices with these 5 most-recommended suppliers by fellow parents in the Smart Parenting community:

#5: Cre8tive Minds
www.cre8tivemindsphotography.com
cre8tiveminds.multiply.com
email: cre8tive.minds@yahoo.com
Contact number: +639236627144 / +639279976866
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Owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team of Darwin and Lulu Maglalang, Cre8tive Minds was established when the couple thought of taking their hobby and their relationship a step higher. In August 2008, They started their photography business, got married and had a family. "The number 8 may be everyone's lucky number in a trade name, but for us its significance is personal because a lot of happy and important events happened to us that year." Lulu shares, “The Smart Parenting community is our number 1 client source as I am an active Parent Chat member myself. About 80% of our clients are either SP members or are referred by them. As a fellow parent, we understand their budget constraints so we work it out with them without sacrificing the quality of our services. We continue to offer discounts or freebies to SP members and their referrals availing our full package offer."  

Popular package:
Kiddie Birthday Photo Package for 1st, 2nd and 3rd birthday
Basic - P3,500*
- 2-3 hours continuous shoot
- 1 Professional Photographer
- 1 DVD unlimited pictures in JPG format
- 50+ Photo Galleries on Cre8tiveMinds Facebook Fanpage
- 1 free photo album – with 10 pages, measuring 6x6 inches (hardbound photobook)

"I never regretted getting Cre8tive Minds. The shots are great and so is the photobook! I highly recommend them. I swear their service is great." - Manilyn Gaspar, employee, Manila

"Im a satisfied client of Cre8tive Minds. I got their 8.5k package for photo and video last April for my daughter's 1st birthday. Ms.Lulu and Sir Darwin are kind and easy to talk to, and creative talaga ang pagkakuha. Their photobook layout is impressive!" - Rachel Catacutan-Villones, employee, Novaliches, Caloocan City


#4: Primera Litratista by Leiko Lorenzo
www.primeralitratista.multiply.com/
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Contact number: 09173535205

Primera Litratista is an online photography service store that covers weddings, events and portraiture. Owner Ms. Leiko Lorenzocomes highly recommended in the Parent Chat community.

Basic Kiddie Party Basic rate - P2,500*
- Unlimited shots for 2-3 hours
- Edited copies in B&W, vintage and quick enhance
- Photo slide show
- 20 pcs 4R prints
- Delivery via Air 21

“We got Ms. Leiko Lorenzo for my daughter Angelica May's 8th birthday last May. Our budget was tight so her P2,500 package was perfect. It came with a free pre-event shoot exclusively offered to SP moms.  The shots came out great. Leiko is very accommodating, hardworking, mabait and very open to suggestions. On the day of my daughter’s party, I was already able to get the raw pictures (transferred to my laptop), and everything else was delivered in two weeks! I am a satisfied client!” - Shery Lyn Vargas, 28 years old, Human Resource Supervisor, Pasig City

"I really love her work and this will be our third time with her. I first got to see Lei's work when I was scouting for photographers for my baby's 1st birthday, what caught my attention was her rate and quality. Her packages are very affordable and the quality is really nice. I texted her and got a reply within the day. On the day of the event, I didn't have to instruct her - she took a lot of really nice shots. She's very professional and kind. I got the pics and CD from her around 2 weeks after the event, and she even gave me 1 framed photo as a freebie. Ang tiyaga din niyang mag-picture kay baby kahit na super likot. She would chase my baby around and that's OK with her." - Jamie Rivera, 26 years old, Business Operations Analyst, Metro Manila

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#3: JV All Events
Address: 8258-A Camachile Street San Antonio Village,  Makati City
Tel: 0932-85553342; 09328553342
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Contact Person: Mr. Jun Villanueva

Mr. Jun Villanueva's growing base of satisfied cutomers in the SP community is a testament to his skills and professionalism.

Package rate: P 5,000*
- Full photo coverage unlimited shots stored in CD
- Video coverage edited MTV–style, DVD copy
- Free 8x10 blow up pic of the celebrant

"I like how they capture the important moments of the party, Mang Jun is 'masipag' to take pictures, he got the details of the event I didn't notice myself. The leather-bound photobooklooks expensive and the photos are well-edited.I liked it that they posted the MTV teaser video on their FB page. I loved the full, edited video as well and I felt like it was the only time I got to enjoy my baby's party because I was so preoccupied during the event itself. The party may be over but we have the pictures and videos to keep.” - Gladys Paz, pediatrician, Quezon City

"I had my baby's free pre-event photoshoot c/o JV all events. Ang bait ni Kuya Jun. Though my baby felt hot and uncomfortable and rarely smiled during the shoot, I'm satisfied with the outcome. Raw file pa lang ang ganda na." - Mommy Jet, Alabang


#2: Child Lounge Photography
Location: Valenzuela City
Website: http://childloungephotography.webs.com
Tel no: 09993155992 / 09283524191 / 2932896
email: mychildlounge@yahoo.com.ph
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Jesseron Sumalde was a photo hobbyist and graphic artist before he became a multi-media professor. Even then, he was already getting inquiries. He became known on campus for his portfolios and had the school owner as his first client. With a highly-satisfactory output, referrals came one after the other and Child Lounge was born. "I love kids, I love being surrounded by them when I shoot at birthday parties and that explains my business name". This 23 year old adds, "Word got around and soon I was getting inquiries from SP members. It didn't take long before I got more inquiries from the same group and came up with my own package to suit their needs.”

Package rate: P5,500*
- Unlimited still shots on the entire duration of event
- 1 photographer
- 8x8-inch, 20-pager magazine-type album
- Layout album link sent to client's email in at least 2 weeks time
- Raw files and edited photos stored in a personalized DVD
- All output handed to client in 1 month

"It's because of their teaser videos that I got them. The team is very young and I like their output. We love the teaser video! Overall, their shots were good." - Grace Vega-Miro, Engineer, Quezon City

"They arrived early at the venue considering it was raining hard. I’m satisfied with their work and attention to detail." - Rochelle De Guzman Acosta, Plaridel, Bulacan

" These kids have the skills. The video teaser is close to my expectations. They arrived 4 hrs early at my event. They are young, hindi maarte, humble, not once did I hear them complain." - Daddy Pong, Laguna

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#1: Shutter Count
Location: Manila
website: http://shuttercountphotography.com/
Tel no: 919-1336
email: shuttercountworks@yahoo.com

Benedict Estranero and Eduard Ocado used to work together at a telecoms company. Having the same passion for photography, they were often asked by office mates to cover their personal events, and so their popularity increased through referrals. Now with 5 years of photography experience, they head their own company Shutter Count and are the main photographers. Word soon got around in the SP community, where they offer exclusive discounts.

Package rate: P4,500*
- 1 Photographer
- Unlimited high-resolution shots to be stored in DVD + Edited shots

"It was actually a last minute decision to book a photographer for our son's 7th birthday. My husband is a photographer himself but as the celebrant's father, he had to delegate the task to someone else. I found some very good comments and feedback about Shutter Count so I booked them and it was a smooth transaction. I was surprised that Ed arrived even before the set-up began. That same night, they already posted some photos on their website and I was sooo giddy about it. I trusted them fully and they have exceeded my expectations. They were able to capture the happiness and fun on my son's 7th birthday." - Shae Mendoza-Conducto, employee, Sta. Mesa

"Transacting with them was hassle-free. On both the pre-birthday shoot and the party day itself, they arrived even earlier than the agreed time. They posted the photos at their website before we got the DVD files of all the images. Everything was amazing! It got me more excited to see the rest of the pics. When I received the DVD, I find the raw shots good enough that it seemed there's nothing much to edit. Shutter Count captured the fun and rockin’ party we dreamt of having." - Liv Reyes-Emeterio, 31 years old, work-at-home mom, Pasig

"I Got Benj and Ed of Shutter Count on my daughter Zoe Halle's 9th Birhday last April. Rated them 10/10 as I was overly happy with the outcome. They were very professional but also fun to have around. The photos were absolutely fantastic! They have a unique perspective in taking the photos. Highly recommended!" - Emz Ca, 34, Civil Engineer