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International Online Photography Collaboration From July 7 to 18, students from the Photography Program, Faculty of Arts of OCAD University (Canada) and the AB Photography, School of New Media Arts at Benilde (Philippines) explored Cultural Landscape — a geographical area shaped by the interaction between people and their environment, and holding cultural, historical, or community significance. Some photographic works depicted sites designed at specific moments in history, while others captured places that have evolved organically over generations. The collaboration concluded with a physical exhibition at the Great Hall, OCAD U. 🌏📸 #PhotographyCollab #CulturalLandscape #OCADU #Benilde #Photography #CrossCulturalExchange #VisualStorytelling

Light Talks: Marketing Forum on Photography June 19, 2025 | 2:30-5:00PM 8th Floor, Learning Commons, Design & Arts Campus, De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde This event is FREE and open to the public. Register here: ⁦⁦https://bit.ly/MarketingForumOnPhotography2025 About the Speaker: Jilson Tiu is a Manila-based photographer and photojournalist whose work spans social, environmental, cultural, and culinary narratives. He began as one of the youngest correspondents for the Philippine Daily Inquirer before pursuing freelance work across the country. His photography has appeared in local and international platforms such as Financial Times, Esquire, CNN Philippines, Nikkei Asian Review, and the Associated Press. He has also collaborated with Greenpeace and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources on environmental campaigns. Tiu’s images reveal a deep sensitivity to context and community, telling grounded, resonant stories about Filipino life. About the Event: Light Talks presents Marketing Forum on Photography, a program that aims to put a spotlight on marketing strategies for photographers and creatives. Organized by the AB Photography Program of the School of New Media Arts, De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, this event aims to explore how photographers build their brand, reach audiences, achieve business objectives, and balance creative passion with professional practice. #LightTalks #BenildePhoto #SNMA #DLSCSB #MarketingInPhotography

Light Talks: Marketing Forum on Photography June 19, 2025 | 2:30-5:00PM 8th Floor, Learning Commons, Design & Arts Campus, De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde This event is FREE and open to the public. Register here: ⁦⁦https://bit.ly/MarketingForumOnPhotography2025 About the Speaker: Jaja Samaniego is a renowned wedding and portrait photographer in the Philippines, with over a decade of experience capturing weddings and portraits globally. Her timeless, emotive style has earned her features in Tatler and Metro Magazine, making her a top choice for the country’s most prominent society weddings. A former photography professor, she actively mentors emerging photographers and speaks at international events as a Sony Alpha Ambassador. As the founder of Pearl Studio, Jaja is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of storytellers through her creative direction. Her work is celebrated for its ability to capture honest moments in stunning settings, consistently captivating audiences. About the Event: Light Talks presents Marketing Forum on Photography, a program that aims to put a spotlight on marketing strategies for photographers and creatives. Organized by the AB Photography Program of the School of New Media Arts, De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, this event aims to explore how photographers build their brand, reach audiences, achieve business objectives, and balance creative passion with professional practice. #LightTalks #BenildePhoto #SNMA #DLSCSB #MarketingInPhotography

Light Talks: Marketing Forum on Photography June 19, 2025 | 2:30-5:00PM 8th Floor, Learning Commons, Design & Arts Campus, De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde This event is FREE and open to the public. Register here: ⁦⁦https://bit.ly/MarketingForumOnPhotography2025 About the Speaker: Jan Mayo is a portrait photographer based in Manila whose work transforms the familiar into something intimate and extraordinary. With a background in theater, aviation, and sports science, his multidisciplinary path shapes a practice grounded in empathy, discipline, and sensitivity to human presence. While portraiture is central to his work, he also shoots fashion editorials, contributing regularly to major magazines in the Philippines. In 2022, he became the first Filipino recipient of the Fujifilm GFX Grant. Two years later, he became the first photographer to have a solo exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History. Created in collaboration with botanists, the series explored identity, conservation, and our living connection to nature. About the Event: Light Talks presents Marketing Forum on Photography, a program that aims to put a spotlight on marketing strategies for photographers and creatives. Organized by the AB Photography Program of the School of New Media Arts, De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, this event aims to explore how photographers build their brand, reach audiences, achieve business objectives, and balance creative passion with professional practice. #LightTalks #BenildePhoto #SNMA #DLSCSB #MarketingInPhotography

@niccovalenzuela is a passion-driven landscape photographer. Professionally, he photographs architecture, interiors, and real estate for developers and architectural firms both locally and internationally. Nicco’s fascination over camera gear tech lead him to be the first and only Filipino writer for world-leading photography publication, fstoppers.com. Happening on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde Design and Arts Campus, 12th Floor Theatre, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Light Talks: Marketing Forum for Photography is proudly presented by the AB Photography Program (Benilde Photo), headed by MARKSTR APH1 (20233). This is a live, on-campus activity, and is open to the public! #LightTalks #BenildePhoto #SNMA #dlscsb #MarketingInPhotography

@merphi is a creative director and one of the co-founders of ATOMM Studios, the first self-photo studio in the Philippines. Since 2014, she has been active in the marketing industry and is now helping other brands grow as a digital marketing consultant. Happening on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde Design and Arts Campus, 12th Floor Theatre, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Light Talks: Marketing Forum for Photography is proudly presented by the AB Photography Program (Benilde Photo), headed by MARKSTR APH1 (20233). This is a live, on-campus activity, and is open to the public! #LightTalks #BenildePhoto #SNMA #dlscsb #MarketingInPhotography

Foremost a fashion photographer, Artu Nepomuceno has slowly cemented himself in the industry by way of shooting numerous fashion editorials and magazine covers for Vogue Philippines, Esquire Philippines, L’Officiel Manila, Tatler Asia, Glam Malaysia, and several others. His transition to advertising came as he explored shooting portraits and collaborating with Filipino creatives for authentic storytelling. Happening on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde Design and Arts Campus, 12th Floor Digital Film Screening Room, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Light Talks: Marketing Forum on Photography is proudly presented by the AB Photography Program (Benilde Photo), headed by MARKSTR APH1 (20233). This is a live, on-campus activity, and is open to the public! Register here! https://bit.ly/LightTalksMarketingForum #LightTalks #BenildePhoto #SNMA #dlscsb #MarketingInPhotograph

Light Talks: Marketing Forum for Photography brings together practitioner-entrepreneurs from various fields of photography, sharing their marketing strategies on how to build meaningful brands. Join Artu Nepomuceno, Merphi Panaguiton, and Nicco Valenzuela as they share through lectures and roundtable discussion how they market their brand of photography. Happening on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde Design and Arts Campus, 12th Floor Digital Film Screening Room (A1214), from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Light Talks: Marketing Forum o Photography is proudly presented by the AB Photography Program (Benilde Photo), headed by MARKSTR APH1 (20233). This is a live, on-campus activity, and is open to the public! Register here! https://bit.ly/LightTalksMarketingForum #LightTalks #BenildePhoto #SNMA #dlscsb #MarketingInPhotography

[Announcement] How do you market a photography business? What platforms and channels should you choose to get your message across? How do you combine sales and advocacy? How do you match your photographic style with your go-to-market strategy? Does a brand have to be well-known to be considered successful? Light Talks: Marketing Forum for Photography brings together practitioner-entrepreneurs from various fields of photography, sharing their marketing stategies on how to build meaningful brands. Join Artu Nepomuceno, Merphi Panaguiton, and Nicco Valenzuela as they share through lectures and roundtable discussion how they market their brand of photography. Happening on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde Design and Arts Campus, 12th Floor Theatre, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Light Talks: Marketing Forum for Photography is proudly presented by the AB Photography Program (Benilde Photo) headed by MARKSTR Section APH1 (20233). This is a face-to-face, on-campus activity, and is open to the public! Register here! 📸 (or check our bio) https://bit.ly/LightTalksMarketingForum #LightTalks #BenildePhoto #SNMA #dlscsb #MarketingInPhotography

'Kaluguran Daka' is a series of still life photographs of flowers and fine art portraits. The work is rooted to aKapampangan (an Austronesian language spoken by the Kapampangan ethnic group) term which is a direct translation of “my beloved” in English. The art is a homage to the artist’s grandmother who has an intimate connection to her garden consist of different flowering plants, who would always remind him to talk to the plants because they need to be spoke to just like humans. AKIRA uses different lighting techniques to bring the enchantment of his grandmother’s story back to life. AKIRA would love to celebrate the life of his grandmother who is very dear to him, and as well as celebrating all Filipino households who love taking care of plants which is rooted in our culture. 📸 Akira Watanabe for Introduction to Photography Class

Thousands of Filipinos flock to Quiapo Church on December 16, 2023 to celebrate the first of the nine-day Misa de Gallo. The annual tradition is a series of masses attended by the Catholics in the country at dawn until the eve of Christmas day. Attendees wake up as early as 3 am to prepare for the 4 am mass, signifying the start of the holiday season. Photos by Joshua Mari Fontarum @joshuafontarum

Familiar senseless messages by AB Photo student Ms. Toni Rose Guinto After a long period of sleepless nights, there comes a time when one would find themselves finally falling fast asleep. If they’re lucky, it’d be something that makes up for their restlessness. If not, their minds would walk the astral plane and see strange creatures in their head that will either scare or intrigue them. Sometimes both. But these creatures are mostly harmless. They’re just messengers. Familiar senseless messages is a mini photo series about the artist’s personal state of mind when she’s lucid dreaming after a long period of insomnia. #benilde #benildephoto #contemporary #conceptual #dreams #lucid #photography