Fotomoments Digital Wedding Photography

New Fotomoments website now online!

2010-05-02T21:37:00.000+08:00

We have transferred to a new blogsite: http://www.myfotomoments.com. We will still retain this blog though but new updates will be done on the new website.

Thanks for visiting us. :)

Preview: Joseph & Shary

2008-12-23T19:33:00.001+08:00

Wedding Photography by Edelle Ryan Macalandag

For more photos, please visit my flickr account.

Francis and Jake Wedding

2008-09-17T22:19:00.004+08:00

Wedding Photography by Ryan Macalandag
Dauis, Bohol, Philippines

Mart & Jev Wedding

2008-09-13T00:39:00.006+08:00

Wedding Photography by Ryan Macalandag
Baclayon, Bohol, Philippines

Mart and Jev are both friends of mine back from Youth for Christ days (so long a time ago). They've become Singles for Christ and now, Couples for Christ since they're married.

All our YFC and SFC friends were there including our ever trusty Tito's and Tita's who are the couple's godparents for the wedding -- and everyone else's wedding including mine and the rest of the Fotomoments team, too.

The choir were all YFC/SFCs headed by Munel and Balong. It was like a reunion of sorts really. Even Sigfried who came in from Singapore for another wedding, was present. Even Stephen was there with his girlfriend! Everyone was there. To the delight of the couple.

So, anyways, there we were at Bohol Tropics Resort at ten in the morning to shoot the preps. I was relieved to find my favorite wedding suppliers around -- EJ Relampagos and Henry Baron for the clothes; Donald and his team for the make-up.

Jev was just stunning, lovely. Her dress immaculate and her make-up was just perfect. Her mom could never be happier.

Jev walked down the long aisle of Baclayon Church. It was funny looking at all the tourists all over the sidelines watching and snapping photos as the bride walked on by. This church is a crucial stop for the "Bohol Tour" and so weddings won't be as private around these parts.

The SFC/YFC group is one raucous gang. That's Tito Andy and Tita Chit in the middle, surrounded by a bunch of brats.

I just had to slip a shot with me in it!hahaha

All in all, it was a nice ceremony. The couple did their vows and we could only pray they keep them. Both of them are nice so that shouldn't be a problem especially with the YFC/SFC/CFC influence. :)

Anyways, here are some photos from the reception.

In behalf of the Fotomoments team, together with Jude and Jaydee, I would like to congratulate Mart and Jev for the successful wedding. We hope that, with God's help, you will cherish the love you share for the rest of your lives. Rest assured us your friends will always be here to help you..help you pray that is! (hehehe)

There are more photos at my Flickr site. Please click here.

Francis and Grace Wedding

2008-09-11T10:16:00.007+08:00

Wedding Photographer Ryan Macalandag
Assistant Photographer Jude Montejo

Francis and Grace got married last August 16, 2008 at the Lourdes Parish (or K of C for you old-timers) in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Preperatations (and reception after the weddings) was done at Bohol Tropics Resort.

Just before we all left for the church, we had a few minutes taking group photos out by the driveway. The sun was high up but I managed to tone down the shadows a bit by waiting for the blotches of shade made by clouds idly hovering up above.

Photos above shows the sisters. Below are Grace's mom and dad. Her dad was especially delightful. Always cracking jokes and fooling around. Probably to keep the mom from crying.

The beautiful bridesmaids and maid-of-honor together with the bride.

Here are some detail shots.

The Lourdes Church has majestically high roof system and huge windows which makes for a bright interior. The Jesus Christ sculpture centerpiece is a work of a well-renowned Boholano artist, Napoleon Abueva.

The couple's first dance.

The bride with her father, sharing some laughs.

This last piece is one of the gems that I shot for this wedding. I think it truly captured the joyous atmosphere and more importantly, the love that Francis and Grace shared and felt during that day.

To view the couple's prenuptial photos, please click here.

BoholWeddings.com now online!

2008-08-22T09:43:00.007+08:00

BoholWeddings.com an online resource guide for everything wedding in Bohol is now online. The website lists all the wedding suppliers in Bohol (including us!) and posts articles about planning a wedding, tips on budgeting a wedding, new trends in wedding, destinations and locations for a great wedding venue.

Produced by our very own Ryan Macalandag, one of Bohol's premiere wedding photographers, the site is a timely response to the great need for wedding suppliers to have a venue to connect with clients online.

If you are an engaged couple looking into celebrating your wedding here in Bohol, please visit BoholWeddings.com. The site will be a definite great help in the tedious process (but fun!) process of wedding preparations.

Weddings: Eumir and Darlene (First of Two Parts)

2008-08-12T08:35:00.010+08:00

Wedding Photography by Ryan Macalandag
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

Here are some photos from Eumir and Darlene's wedding last Friday (8/8/08). The preps were done at the MetroCentre Hotel and the wedding held in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.

I didn't really know the couple as I had only seen them during the day of the wedding. They were clients of CreativImage who were doing the video.

The room they got (for the bridal preparations) was huge. It was one of the suites on the 8th floor and had a huge window. The pink curtains and the blue walls messed up our white balance though. And the number people present made the room small. Nonetheless, me and my second photographer, Jude Montejo, had fun though.

The grooms room was a lot smaller but with the few people there, the shoot was a breeze.

Ryan Li and Joel Diccion, two of Bohol's top videographers also had a great time shooting especially with their new "toys" they were using.

Here are some detail shots:

The bride, Darlene, is from Palawan. She flew in with her sister and parents.

Anxiously waiting for the elevator to come up. Wedding starts at 9am and this wedding was already running late (as with most other weddings!)

Waiting for people to arrive, weddings are usually late. That's why priests who get mad for late weddings leave a bad taste in people's mouths.

Prenup: Francis & Grace

2008-08-08T00:26:00.011+08:00

Prenuptial Photography by Ryan Macalandag
Panglao, Bohol, Philippines

Together with Jude Montejo, my assistant photographer and Ryan Li of CreativImage Videography (he was trying out his brand-spankin-new Glidecam 4000), we had our first prenuptial photo session for this month.

Francis and Grace will be married on the 16th of this month and we are doing the wedding photography for them. Preparations will be at Bohol Tropics as well as the reception. The wedding ceremony will be held at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in K of C Drive.

For their prenup, we went to the beautiful island of Panglao to look for locations. First, we went to Bohol Bee Farm in Dauis. Beautiful and serene place. The Bee Farm is a hotel and restaurant owned by the "Miss Organic" herself, Vicky Wallace.

These marigold flowers are grown here in the farm. They are used for decorations as well as for their famed fresh garden salad. Yum!

The new deck (or new to me at least, this wasn't here before) offers a relaxing retreat for visitors. It is constructed off the seas rocky-cliff edge.

A quick dip wouldav been nice but we were busy at work -- or at least the couple were! :)

After a quick glass of fruit shakes (mine was banana), we all hurried off to the other side of the island in Doljo Point as the sun was setting fast.

Along the way, we saw the setting sun majestic as it was. It was quick. When we got to the place, what was left was an eerily glorious afterglow. The sky was a canvas of peaceful blue and a splotch of reds and oranges was what remained of the sun that had just set.

It was really beautiful. When we finished it was already dark. We went back to the city for dinner at Jo's Chicken Inato (Payag Restaurant).

Fun day! -Ryan Macalandag

For the rest of this set, click here.

Events: Sandugo 2008

2008-07-29T09:54:00.001+08:00

News: We've Gone Photo Only!

2008-07-15T08:08:00.003+08:00

With recent (positive) developments in the local wedding industry here in Tagbilaran City, we've decided to go "photo-only". Starting July 2008, we won't be accepting wedding video coverage anymore.

Why, you ask? Well our best buddies over at CreativImage have also gone video-only with their recent purchase of two (two!) new Canon HXA1s, we figured it's better we just specialize with wedding photography and team-up with CreativImage for wedding photography and video coverage.

So in case you are shopping around for a good (great!) wedding video coverage outfit for your Bohol wedding, we highly recommend you pay Ryan Li and Joel Diccion a visit.

Don't forget to mention our names and for sure you'll get a discount. :)

Wedding Photography Samplers

2008-04-16T11:30:00.005+08:00

All photos by Ryan Macalandag
For more photos from this set, click here.

For more photos from this set, click here.

Wedding: Greg & Mary Ann

2008-03-06T01:50:00.002+08:00

Wedding Photography by Ryan Macalandag
Assisted by Ryan Li, Jude Montejo, Anthony Paredes

Videos: Tito & Armi's Bohol Wedding Highlights & Prenup &

2008-01-22T10:41:00.001+08:00

Video Shot and Edited by Jude Montejo
Photography by Ryan Macalandag

Wedding Highlights

Here are Tito and Armi's prenup video in Bohol. Jude did it in three parts. Here they are. :)

To view the photos from this shoot, please click here.

Thank you for enjoying the video. :)

Video: Ken & Emily's Prenup in Bohol

2008-01-15T13:31:00.000+08:00

Video and Edit by Jude Montejo
Prenup Photography by Ryan Macalandag
Photography Assistant JD Migriño

This video is from the prenuptial or pre-wedding shoot of Ken and Emily, a couple from Hong Kong who visited Bohol just for this shoot.

You may view the photos from this video here:
blog post
or in Flickr

Thanks for viewing. :)

Fotomoments: Packages & Pricing 2009

2008-01-14T09:36:00.005+08:00

Below are our packages and their corresponding rates. Please take note that we are constantly improving and updating our packages to suit the general needs of our clients. Should you need a special quotation for your wedding, we encourage you to email us regarding your requirements so we can tailor-fit a customized package for you.

Also, the rates herein only reflect the actual rates from our Official Rate Sheet. Some changes to the Official Rate Sheet may not be updated here immediately.

We have new package rates for 2009, pelase email ryanmacalandag@yahoo.com for the rate sheet. Thank you.

Fotomoments: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

2008-01-13T10:54:00.003+08:00

Here are some of the questions that we've frequently received from clients regarding our company, rates, services and workflow. If your inquiry is not included here, please feel free to email us so we can hear from you and reply promptly. Thanks.

1. I understand that you are a wedding photography studio, do you offer video packages too?

Nope, not anymore. We are specializing in wedding photography now because we've realized this is where we really excel at. Not that we suck at it, but we want to give our clients the undivided quality of photography and service that we can possibly give.

2. Where did you go to school to learn photography?

It's so sad that there are not a lot of schools teaching professional photography when it's totally a different kind of discipline and profession. We are self-taught photography professionals because our work tells us so. We believe in the quality of our work and the professionalism of our service. But, as far as learning is concerned, we are very much thankful to the brave men and women in the world wide web who has been our incidental teachers and mentors - selflessly sharing their skills, talents and even workflows to everybody. We are always actively checking out online forums, websites and blogs to keep us abreast with latest trends in the business. These people are our inspiration.

3. Why are you more expensive than other shops in Bohol?

Actually, we do not compare our prices with local Bohol pricing. We build our own packages and set our own rates based on our valuation of work. And we VALUE our work a lot. Not only is this a job for us but a passion, our joy. We really do take our time and effort to provide our clients with the best wedding photos we can produce.

4. Do you have a photography studio?

We don't have a permanent studio. We have a small shop located at this address but it is only to receive clients. We chose not to invest in a studio since we prefer to have our shoots on locations. At Fotomoments, we tend to think that "the world is our studio". We want to go out and shoot at the beach, in the forests, on the streets or at your home. We do have portable lights/gear to bring with us wherever we go to shoot, however.

5. What is the "Service Only" package? Is that an additional charge on top the regular packages?

The "Service Only" Package is a different package altogether. If in case you need photography for your wedding day only and won't need us to produce your prints, albums or framed portraits, we can work for you "service only" or "labor only". This package is especially helpful for couples who are not staying long in Bohol and are leaving a few days after the wedding to minimized hassle. The Raw Photos CD/DVD will be available in a week after the wedding upon request. The files are in JPEGs not in RAW files by the way.

6. Do you require clients to include you in the guest list and reserve dinner seats for you?

It wouldn't be Filipino courtesy to leave a mouth unfed at weddings, is it? So we've done the honor of inviting ourselves to the buffet table. In the contract, we require food and transportation for our crew (at least 3 persons).

More FAQs will be added as soon as new queries are sent. This page will be updated regularly. Thanks. :)

Weddings: Ronnel & Anipher

2008-01-10T22:00:00.001+08:00

Bohol Wedding Photography by Ryan Macalandag

Anipher had come to me not because we were classmates in high school but because Rally Miñoza (only the best florist in town) referred me to her. Way back in high school, although I was already doing photography then, nobody would have figured out that I was to be a wedding photographer someday. They would have imagined along the lines of "IT Specialist" or "Communications Engineer" or "Ryan the Clown". Definitely not "Wedding Photographer". But I digress.

Ronnel and Anipher met in Taiwan. They worked there and by some stroke of (text) luck, they hooked up. Some friend gave one the other's mobile number, began SMS-ed each other, dated at a train station, yadda, yadda and the rest they say is history.

Thus, last Sunday, in Lindaville Church, the couple hooked up one final time that would last them their lifetimes. They exchanged vows in front of family and friends.

Here are some highlights.

Their ring is amazing. The silver band in the middle actually rotates along the bigger golden band. Cool.

The reception was held at the Sandugo Ballroom in Bohol Tropics Resort.

After the lunch reception, we had at least an hour to shoot some post-nups. Turned out pretty good. The weather cooperated.

For more of this set, click here.

Wedding Portraits: Tito and Armi

2008-01-09T16:22:00.000+08:00

Wedding Photography by Ryan Macalandag

For more photos from this set, click here.

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Prenup: Ken & Emily

2008-01-01T01:55:00.001+08:00

Photos by Ryan Macalandag

Ken & Emily are set to tie the knot in January 2008. They had their prenuptial shoot here in Bohol, Philippines because Emily had always loved the sun, blue sky and clear beaches of the tropics. Too bad it had rained for some weeks when they arrived. I told them that all is fine and well though. We can still have beautiful photos even with the rain pouring.

(More photos from this set, click here.)

Creatives: Found objects

2007-12-26T12:10:00.000+08:00

Photo by Ryan Macalandag

The groom's pocket can be a treasure trove of photographic goodies. Here I used "found objects" to enhance my ring shot. I asked the groom to empty his pockets and voila! Some coins and Snowbear...people who live down south would be familiar...Snowbear is the best candy ever produced! IMHO! hahaha

Enjoy!

Prenup: Melissa & Bruce

2007-12-20T22:25:00.001+08:00

Photos by Bohol Wedding Photographer Ryan Macalandag

In yet another Bohol prenuptial shoot, Bruce and Melissa had the time of their lives touring across Bohol and visiting the tourists spots where we did the prenup shoots.

Melissa is from Baclayon and Bruce is a Brooklyner. They now both live in Arizona in the United States.

Fotomoments: Contact Us

2007-12-20T14:23:00.002+08:00

Talk to us. We'd like to hear from you. We are always willing to meet and greet people who are interested with our work.

For bookings, consultations and portfolio viewing, contact us through the following:

Studio Address:
No. 1 G. Visarra Street
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Philippines 6300

Contact Numbers:
(038)501.9447 (landline)
+63921.570.6574 (mobile)

Email Addresses:
fotomoments@yahoo.com.ph
ryanmacalandag99d@yahoo.com

About Us

2007-12-18T13:53:00.002+08:00

Fotomoments Digital Wedding Photography is a wedding photography studio based in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines which provides creative and beautiful contemporary wedding photography and video production services.

Our experience in design and commercial photography seamlessly compliments our sensible, non-traditional approach to creating masterpieces for your wedding.

Our friendly and people-oriented staff understands that you need to enjoy your wedding as much as possible. Our workflow will surely let you do just that - have fun during your big day.

Please look around and contact us if our work interests you. We will arrange a no-commitment wedding consultation and portfolio viewing with you and our team.

Fotomoments: About Fotomoments

2007-12-18T13:53:00.001+08:00

Wedding: Trash the Dress, Bohol Style

2007-12-13T09:52:00.001+08:00

Photos by Bohol Wedding Photographer Ryan Macalandag
Clients: Kim and Cindy Majam
Church: Dauis Church
Preps & Reception: Panglao Island Nature Resort

I had the opportunity to shoot Kim & Cindy for their Bohol wedding. They were quite young and hip and wanted a Bohol wedding photographer who can explore. So I did a "Trash the Dress" session with them right after the church ceremonies.

The day had started with a fickle weather already. It drizzled slightly in the morning but the sun had shone nicely that afternoon. But come late afternoon, the rain was torrential - almost a storm. All the plans I had for their post-ceremony shoot was gone and had to think fast and sure. I had thought we would do a sunset shoot by the beach already but the setting sun was nowhere to be found.

Thinking quick, we still headed for the beach in dark and did a TTD shoot amidst the thrashing waves. The couple were so cooperative and we had a blast. It was still raining then so we finished quick. My camera was a bit wet, needless to say.

The photos above are some of my early edits and loved it. Amazed really. And quite humbled by the experience as well. As a photographer, I learned that I could only do as much. Beauty really should come from the subject. It is only up to the photographer to capture the moment if only to record it to be cherished for years to come.

Thanks for the opportunity, Kim and Cindz.

(More of this set, click here.)
Also posted in http://ryanmacalandag.blogspot.com

Prenup: Kim and Cindy Bohol Tour

2007-12-07T15:41:00.001+08:00

Kim & Cindy are a couple from Tacloban who both chose Bohol as the venue for their wedding. Why not! Bohol has beautiful churches, wonderful sceneries and great photographers!hehehe

The couple will tie the knot tomorrow at the magnificent Dauis Church. Reception to follow at Panglao Island Nature Resort. :)

(For more photos from this set, click here.)
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Photo by Ryan Macalandag
Gear: Nikon D80, SB-600
Copyright �2007 All rights reserved.

Products: Digital Storybook Album

2007-11-07T09:07:00.002+08:00

Aldner & Michelle's Digital Storybook Album

Although the couple had not include an album with their wedding photography package, the husband Aldner had ordered this after the wedding, without Michelle knowing it. It was supposedly Aldner's surprise for his wife on her birthday last August. And well, as was expected, Michelle cried with joy as soon as she received the gift.

Used for weddings, the digital storybook may be used for any other purpose or events though. It is a perfect gift to your loved ones (or even to yourself). The digital storybook album is a collection of beautiful photos which can last for many years to come because of its durability.

Order yours now! Please text or call 0921-570-6574 for more details.

Prenup: Tito & Armi

2007-10-23T10:07:00.000+08:00

Prenup: Irma & Jojo

2007-08-03T17:43:00.000+08:00

Our second "Bohol Tour" prenup was also of a couple from abroad. We had this prenup last July 23, 2007 just a few days before the couple's wedding. It was the groom's first time to actually be touring Bohol so he was pretty excited. The bride is a Boholano, from Talibon, was naturally excited for her husband-to-be.

Prenup: Jay & Marle

2007-08-03T17:17:00.000+08:00

Browsing through my online album, I realized that there are some photos that needed posting. This series is particularly important since this was our first "Bohol Tour" prenuptial. Jay and Marle - charming couple - just came back from abroad for their wedding and were all too busy with preparations and stuff. So I think this tour/shoot was a welcomed breather for both of them to shave some stress off their tired shoulders.

What makes prenups particularly exciting is watching a shy couple grow into overly enthusiatic models. I mean, at first, they'd be camera-shy but at the end of the day, they'll be the ones to ask for shots and poses. Come wedding day, for sure, there won't be shy moments anymore. :)

Aldner & Michelle Digital Storybook Album

2007-07-12T13:46:00.001+08:00

Flickr Slideshow
Flickr set

Tres & Sharona Wedding

2007-07-12T10:36:00.001+08:00

tres-sharona invitation front, originally uploaded by Ryan Macalandag.

Some times difficult challenges in wedding photography are the simple ones. Tres and Sharona were wed in a simple civil wedding officiated by the mayor of Tagbilaran City. The event took place right at the mayor's office at the city hall.

Just before the couple went off, I called them over to the side of the city hall to take a quick shot of this beautiful image.

Photographed by: Ryan Macalandag
Gear: Canon EOS 350D, Vivitar 283 flash

Jay & Marle Digital Storybook Layout

2007-06-26T09:42:00.001+08:00

Jay & Marle Wedding AVP

2007-05-30T12:48:00.001+08:00

This clip was played during the reception of Jay & Marle's wedding last January 2007. As we had wanted it to be, the couple and their guests were deeply moved as they saw their old photos sliding across the big screen. (Running time: 8 mins) -- posted by Ryan Macalandag

Fotomoments AVP sample -- Jay & Marle from fotomoments on Vimeo

Aldner and Michelle's Prenups

2006-12-05T12:36:00.000+08:00

Saturday, last weekend, we shot Aldner and Michelle's prenuptials photos. We went out to a couple locations. First was at the CPG Sports Complex and the second location by the sea right beside Miravilla.

Here are some of the photos.

This is Aldner. A long-time friend. Funny guy and a very cooperative model.hehehe

This is Michelle, sister of our marketing manager's wife. She was shy at first but I think I nailed a few keepers.

We chose the sports complex as one of our venues for its refreshing greens. But we found other colors that really sparked our photos too.

After the sports complex, we headed straight to the beach to catch the sunset. We all had a glorious time. The couple had a glorious time.

Just as we were leaving, the sun had already set and the moon was high up and bright.

For more photos click here.
View slideshow here.

Photographed by: Ryan Macalandag
Assistants: Jude Montejo and John Dominic Migriño

Glen & Noris

2006-10-11T16:09:00.000+08:00

Glen & Noris
October 7, 2006
Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
Reception: Mibang Hotel
Photographer: Ryan Macalandag

The trip to Dipolog was particularly exciting. Firstly, on the way there, the weather was sooo bad we were actually stranded in Dumaguete and had to spend the night to catch the morning slow boat (see related story).

Secondly, it was my first time to ever set foot on the huge Island of Mindanao. I have been to Manila among other places in Luzon and Visayas but never in Mindanao. Thirdly, I was the second photographer to Lourd Pocon, one of the best photogs in Tagbilaran City, for a wedding coverage. With us was Jude Montejo, who took care of our equipment as an assistant and Nonie Bangcas who was the official wedding videographer.

Anyways, here are some of my photos of the wedding. Have fun.

For more photos, please click: Glen & Noris Wedding

Balong & Mahlene

2006-08-08T22:36:00.000+08:00

Balong & Mahlene
May 28, 2006
Ritual: Mansasa Seaside Chapel
Reception: Bohol Tropics Resort
Photographer: Ryan Macalandag

For more pics visit Flickr.

Jeff & Jane

2006-08-08T14:11:00.000+08:00

Jeff & Jane
May 27, 2006
Bohol Plaza Hotel & Resort

For more pics, please visit this Flickr set.

Photography by Ryan Macalandag

Sandugo Outtakes 2006

2006-08-06T19:53:00.000+08:00

Sandugo 2006 photos posted by Ryan Macalandag here.

Weddings!

2006-08-02T01:44:00.000+08:00

Here is a list of weddings we've covered:

This list will be added after wedding photos are uploaded. So please visit every now and then to check for updates. Thank you very much! :)

Ben & Annette

2006-07-31T17:04:00.000+08:00

Ben & Annette
July 27, 2006
Baclayon Church

The centuries old Baclayon Church was a perfect setting for Ben & Annette's wedding. The Cambodia-Filipino style blended well with the old church appeal.

For more pics please go to this Flickr set.

Photography by Ryan Macalandag

fotomoments Photography

2006-07-31T16:49:00.000+08:00

fotomoments Photography is a division of The 6300 MediaLink a Tagbilaran-based creative media design company.

This blogspot would serve as an online journal and a gallery of wedding photos taken by the photographers at fotomoments.

More next time.

-ryan