Photographer: BENJIE TIONGCO

When I started canvassing wedding photographers, I was initially overwhelmed. There are tons of great photographers out there! I have to plot a table, listing all the photographers shortlisted plus inclusion in the package. By the way, shortlisted suppliers were still 10. In span of 1.5 weeks, some are already booked, hence 10 became 3. So I got that thought that perhaps photo and video should also be booked a year in advance just like booking for your perfect location.

I stumbled upon Benjie Tiongco's site. I was attracted to how elegant his site looked like. Purple color!!! Perhaps biased because I love the color purple and it's part of our color motif. Asides from the color, his tagline was MODERN. CHIC. TIMELESS.. Yes, the word timeless was the one I was looking for. Besides, I love how he captures romance in every couple he has taken -- at least for the once he had posted. 

see how nice purple color looks like! so elegant

Below was his 2013 rate card. Again, balancing price vs. quality is the key for us.  So I setup a meeting with him together with the fiance.

Though he was an hour late, and I was kind of irritated about it, I saw a good person within. So I overlooked his tardiness and remembered asking him if he has Chinese blood because of his surname to break the ice. He showed us several photos of his clients, foreigners, filipinos and chinese. Even the albums were actually good. :) 

Afterwards, we handed him the downpayment, reminding him as well that we are not good at posing in front of the camera. And he smiled back saying, "no worries about it and I can guide you through it". Feeling comfortable with a photographer is the key to a successful output of the photos.*crossing fingers*

This was the 3rd supplier we booked for the wedding! Officially booked him Oct 30, 2013.

Benjie is a nursing graduate. However, he found his passion in photography and decided to go professional. With humble beginnings, starting with Imagine Nation Photography, he is now a certified destination wedding photographer indeed. He has been to many places and is still being booked by several clients local & abroad. Busy schedule I must say! I wish he had an executive assistant though, so he can update every clientele he had shot in his FB or his website showcasing his variety as professioal photogapher (just my 2 cents).

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Ciao for now!! e-session and wedding photos results will be posted soon.. :)