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Papicture Studio: 2010 Best Photo & Video Studio

2010-07-03T23:18:00.029+08:00

Papicture Wedding Photo & Video Studio conferred as "2010 National Product Quality Excellence Awards HALL OF FAME and the SEAL OF THE PRODUCT QUALITY"(Metro Cebu Awards).

Papicture's consistent awards as "Best Photo & Video Studio" in 2008, 2009 and 2010 has finally engraved its name into the prestigious HALL OF FAME by the National Product Quality Excellence Awards. The awarding was held at Caspian Hall, Waterfront hotel on July 03, 2010.

From left: Atty. Reynoso A. Bilarmino(Co-Chairman NPQEA), Mrs. Happy Arrogante(Papicture), Ms. Maria Elena Malinao(Miss Cebu 2010),Lemuel Arrogante(Papicture) and Mr. Roberto Go(NEDA-Regional Dev't Council-7).

Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama delivered an inspirational talk. He sounded like a priest in his message by sharing some biblical passages and admonishing the participants to the righteous things while on earth.

Mr. Roberto Go(NEDA-Regional Dev't Council-7)was the guest speaker.

Group shot with other awardees including Dunkin Donuts and Cocaliong Shipping Lines.Lemuel Arrogante(left) of Papicture and Junie Gesalem of Dunkin Donuts and Junie's Chicken. Lemuel photographed the wedding of Junie.

Right-Time-Right-Place:Wedding Photo Journalism Series 2

2010-06-17T20:23:00.007+08:00

In Natalie and Armando's wedding on May 08, 2010 in Cebu City, Lemuel Arrogante decided to watch and capture the couple's natural movements by pretending he was fixing up his gears. The result is an exciting photojournalism study.

Right Time Right Place:Wedding Photo Journalism

2010-05-05T09:48:00.003+08:00

These photos were photographed Lemuel Arrogante in a wedding in Tagbilaran, Bohol on April, 2010. Find out some of his works in http://lemuelarrogante.multiply.com/.

Shangri-La Boracay Wedding Photography by Lemuel Arrogante with Team Papicture

2010-02-20T23:06:00.010+08:00

Here are some of our destination wedding pictures in Boracay:
For more pictures visit this link http://blog.papicture.ph/?p=918

Papicture Destination Wedding:Shangri-La Boracay

2010-02-19T17:07:00.006+08:00

The First Five of team Papicture accomplished its mission with "2 thumbs up" from Hilda and Norman's destination wedding in Boracay last Feb 16, 2010. It was headed by photographer Lemuel Arrogante and videographer Arneil Dawal.

They were all excited to explore the luxurious and spectacular Shangri-La Hotel Boracay specifically the breathtaking beauty of Villa Tanawin 36 nestled at the highest along the lush hillside of Shangri-La where the bride was having her wedding preparation.

PAGTUO-A short film;Director/Writer: Lemuel Arrogante/Cinematography/Editng by Arneil Dawal

2010-02-11T13:02:00.004+08:00

"In the making of this film, every idea, every effort was meant to glorify God. Truly, I sensed that God's mighty hand was at work in this project and there is no greater prize than His sweet whisper telling me "Well done good and faithful servant...(Mat 25:21)"-Lemuel Arrogante, Director/Writer

"There was some kind of a special string that attached me while filming this story. In my entire career as a cinematographer and for quiet a number videos that I already made, this film rises above the rest. I think, it's because of the story that makes this extra epecial. It tells about faith, family and the reality of our present world".-Arneil Dawal, Cinematographer/Editor

SYNOPSIS :Adrian and Katrina Santos are a young couple struggling through a long-distance marriage through the convenience of modern digital technology. Despite the distance, they celebrate their anniversary through video chat and look forward to Adrian's return to Cebu.

But the same technology brings about a misunderstanding that threatens to destroy their relationship with suspicions and doubt. As Adrian rushes home to resolve the conflicts, he finds that the miscommunication is not the only thing that could tear them apart.

As the fate of their marriage and Adrian's life hang in the balance, only their unwavering faith in God and an image of the Sto. Nino, a gift from Katrina's mother at the wedding, gives them the hope that everything could be put to right again.

SHORT FILM-MINI MOVIE ON WEDDINGS:NOW IN CEBU CITY BY PAPICTURE PHOTOGRAPHERS-VIDEOGRAPHERS

2010-02-01T22:53:00.006+08:00

National and international multi-awarded photographer Lemuel Arrogante writes and directs the wedding short film while Arneil Dawal does the cinematography and editing. The short film story is based on the real love story of the couple. They have introduced in Cebu City, Philippines the pre-wedding short film or mini movie which turned out a blockbuster in wedding receptions.

For soon-to-be-wed couples who dream for a cutting edge in multi-media(audio visual presentation) shows in their wedding reception consider getting the Masterpiece package(photo+video+multi-media+projector) of Papicture Studio which is priced at only P108,888.00. This package is still classified as 'limited promo'.

Please check these links for some of their recent works: http://blog.papicture.ph/?p=863 http://blog.papicture.ph/?p=855

Papicture Awarded 'The Best Photo Video Studio' in Cebu by National Product Quality Excellence Awards

2009-10-31T10:50:00.005+08:00

For two consecutive years, Papicture Studio was awarded as Cebu's 'The Best Photo Video Studio' in 2009 by the National Product Quality Excellence Awards on October 28, 2009 at the Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City. CONGRATULATIONS to Team Papicture!!!!!
Papicture's owner and manager Mr Lemuel Arrogante together with his chief videographer and editor Mr Arneil Dawal received the award from Mr Roberto Go(right), Governor, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry. In the photo are Atty Juli C. Rendoque(2nd from right), NLRC Commissioner, Ms Michelle Iva Eguia(2nd from left), Miss Cebu 2009 2nd runner-up./span>

Lemuel Arrogante Wins Accolade of Excellence in 2009 Wedding and Portrait Photographers International(WPPI) 8x10 Print Competition

2009-07-02T08:26:00.012+08:00

Lemuel Arrogante wins again an 'Accolade of Excellence' in WPPI(Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) held in Las Vegas, Nevada USA this June of 2009. "Winning such as award regularly is like taking multi-vitamins that makes me healthy in my never ending relentless exciting pursuit of art" says Lemuel.

WPPP PHOTO CONGRESS 2009

2009-05-30T20:57:00.009+08:00

Lemuel Arrogante had the chance to attend the 'Master Class' seminar of Charlie Lim and Louis Pang courtesy of The Book by Group USA(Papicture's album supplier) last May 7, 2009 at Mega Trade Hall of SM Megamall . Charlie Lim's creative and original style has won him national and international recognition. He has gained wide recognition in Singapore for his 'Oil-Painting Photography' technique. In the picture below from left: Quezon City top wedding photographer Kenneth Uy, Charlie Lim and Lemuel Arrogante.

On the same day, another 'Master Class' session was conducted by Louis Pang.Louis Pang is an internationa award-winning photographer based in the picturesque east Malaysia state of Sabah. He travels the world to photograph weddings, engagement sessions an modern portraiture. Glamorous, intimate, sexy, natural and journalistic is how Louis describes his art. The picture below are from left:Manila's premier wedding and travel photographer Chito Cleofas, Louis Pang,Lemuel Arrogante and Kenneth Uy.

Lito Genilo, past president of WPPP and owner of SmartShot Studio and Lemuel Arrogante of Papicture Studio in some light moment during the 'Master Class' session.

Old Church Architecture in Cebu, Philippines

2009-04-10T21:53:00.004+08:00

St Michael Archangel guards the Shrine in Simala, Sibonga, Cebu, Philippines.

An interior of an old 1599 watch tower in Boljoon, Cebu, Philippines

Side door of Boljoon church, Cebu's oldest church built in 1599.

The interior of Argao church built in 1783

Fashion-Mystery Photography

2009-04-08T08:34:00.007+08:00

Rey and Jenn's(March 28, 2009 Cebu wedding) attitude for total dependence to Lemuel Arrogante made these pictures reflective to the inner heart of lemuel's style on eclectic fashion-mystery photography.

Dark and Gloomy Wedding Photography

2009-04-02T07:18:00.007+08:00

Inspired by Gerrit van Honthorst (Holland, Utrecht, 1590 - 1656) in his

The Mocking of Christ, circa 1617 and the modern dark and gloomy photography of Ryan Schembri, Lemuel Arrogante came out his version in wedding portrait of his Hongkong client Ray and Jackie on April 01, 2009 -PR

Top Ten Finalist: Best Of Weddings 2008

2009-03-03T09:48:00.007+08:00

IT'S INTERNATIONAL AGAIN!!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Lemuel Arrogante for making it to top ten out of thousand entries in Best Of Weddings 2008 which was held during the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International(WPPI) Annual Convention and Tradeshow held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in Feb 21-26, 2009)-PR

Carl Ryan Lim & Twinkle Besas:The Grandest Wedding in Bohol

2009-02-26T11:20:00.007+08:00

“Once in a while right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.”

In this day and age when engaged couples can get very easy access to the services of whole teams of hardworking professional wedding planners and coordinators—and just leave everything to them—Carl and Twinkle are almost a rarity.

From being clueless lovebirds who didn’t know where to go on day one, to becoming real hands-on, inspired clients towards the build-up for the wedding, the two have come a long way. Perhaps it was their vision of a heavenly, quiet and elegant wedding which guided them, and got them through almost a year of intense prepping for their big day.

They spared no expense in hiring the best wedding suppliers from Cebu and Bohol: wedding gown designer Protacio; event stylist Boy Dumadag of Blue Grass Project who transformed the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption in Dauis, Bohol into a dreamy garden whitescape; Debbie Huang of Simple wishes who conjured an Italian vineyard vignette inside the Dagohoy Grand Hall of Bohol Tropics Resort Club; passionate wedding photographer Lemuel Arrogante and Videographer Arneil Dawal of Papicture; top maquillage expert Wen-wen Zaspa; mega efficient, detail-obsessed wedding planner Ritchie Mendoza; and more.

As the dashing scion danced with his ravishing new wife amidst a crowd of 600 well-coiffed, well-heeled attendees—well, actually, Tagbilaran’s top 600—an Audrey Hepburn quote came to mind: “Once in a while right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.”

-Michael Yu

Light In The Dark

2009-02-11T08:23:00.007+08:00

THIS IS MY FIRST SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM THAT I HAVE WRITTEN AND DIRECTED.

ARNEIL DAWAL, MY PERFECT PARTNER AND CINEMATOGRAPHER IN THIS FILM, INITIALLY INTENDED TO SUBMIT THIS TO A SHORT FILM COMPETITION IN SINULOG 2009. BUT AS WE GO ALONG THE REALITIES IN THE MAKING OF THIS TWO-WEEK PROJECT, WE DISCOVERED OURSELVES EXPERIENCING A MOVING PRESENSE OF GOD. AND SLOWLY OUR VISION SHIFTED. WE WANT THIS FILM TO BE USED FOR GOD'S GLORY. AS OF THIS WRITING WE DO NOT KNOW HOW AND WHERE.-Lemuel Arrogante

Light In The Dark is a short true-to-life documentary film of an inmate(one of the famous dancing inmates who gained popularity in Youtube) in CPDRC(Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center)in Cebu Philippines. He was languishing in jail for six years waiting for the first trial of his murder case.

His only strength and hope is his devotion to the holy child Jesus, the Senor Sto Nino. He longed to light a candle and touch the miraculous image.

But what a divine manifestation or you may put it a coincedence, that one week after the interview, that image of Senor Sto Nino he longed to see, paid a visit in CPDRC for the firt time. Wow! Answered prayer? Miracle?

This is just another countless testimonies that the word of God in scripture is true. Mark 2:17 says "...I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." Truly He came to the prisoners who freely touched Him. Not even the millions of devotees has liberty to come closer and touch the miraculous image.

This is Lemuel Arrogante and Arneil Dawal Film. Cinematography by Arneil Dawal, story and direction by Lemuel Arrogante and in collaboration with Papicture Studio in Cebu Philippines. Special thanks to my script editor Miss Amy Salgados.

Youtube viewing maybe preferred, please check this link

The Best Perspective of Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral Church

2009-01-06T22:54:00.006+08:00

Reminiscing the basic vignetted sepia rendition

of Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral Church as backdrop

for Michael & Samantha's pre-nup portrait for their Dec 27, 2008 wedding.

It's the power of my canon 10-20mm lense set at 10 that makes the

perfect perspective. The sepia tone, vignette, contrast and highlight enhancement,

for me makes this picture dramatic!

-Lemuel Arrogante

Mixed emotions during the wedding of Mike and Sam at the entrance of St Joseph Church in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines.

Avant garde Studies

2008-11-29T23:12:00.012+08:00

With the collaboration of Wenwen Zaspa, Cebu's top make-up artist and the models from Bigfoot, courtesy of Renee Tan, Fashion FTV Production coordinator, I've come out some interesting studies than can be categorized as avant garde and fashion photography

I started the one-hour shoot in Bigfoot Entertainment's studio in Mactan, Cebu Philippines, then moved up to the mountain top in transcentral highway for another one hour shoot.

Would you believe the 627 images/2 gigs images in about two hours?

Well, it's Lemuel-Wenwen's tandeem effect!!! Or simpy just fusing the right attitude and passion!!!

Here are some of my shots...(Lemuel Arrogante)

Rajah Park Hotel Project

2008-11-23T09:31:00.000+08:00

Here are some of the pictures I toke for Rajah Park Hotel's airport billboard and brochure.

I was briefed that the photographed should imply the message that Rajah Park Hotel is the only hotel in Cebu, Philippines that is centrally located at the busy district of Fuente Osmena.

The Beauty Behind The Window

2008-11-14T22:15:00.000+08:00

The warm natural lighting at 5pm sunlight, filtered by backyard trees created a simple yet mystical and moving environmental portrait of Janet. -Lemuel

The Winning Shots of Jojo Sudario

2008-11-04T14:00:00.000+08:00

Papicture's 'Masterpiece package' and senior photographer Jojo Sudario

displayed a high caliber shots in John and Janet's wedding.

Jojo successfully documented a funny chasing photojournalism shot

of the couple with the squadron of Filipino marines.

Jojo's black and white photojournalism picture below

will already compete in a national competition. He will just wait for the right time.

The lighting is very much well placed, illumating only the couple's playful expression amidst the crowded market place.-Lemuel

Mystifying Intimacy

2008-11-01T20:48:00.000+08:00

The fruit of an instant artistic intuition. The shoot was unplanned.

I just lead the couple to where my feelings direct me.

Spoilt truck tire at the harbor caught my attention.

And I asked myself why don't I create an intimacy in this unlikely place?

I just realized later that for me it's the best portrayal

for Johnny and Janet Eng's character.-Lemuel

Johnny & Janet Eng of Long Beach California: The Couple who loves photography and video

2008-10-31T08:31:00.000+08:00

John and Janet got the wedding and video 'Masterpiece' packages of Lemuel Arrogante of Papicture. They got what they wanted! Janet is a lover and doer of everything. She does all the design for her wedding except for as photographer and make-up artist. But she knows too photo and video editing. Amazing! With the all out suppport of John, their wedding was beautiful, fun- filled and a photo finish!-Jean

It's an unusual day where the couple and I went out went out

for photo shoot without locations in mind.

I just wanted instant prompting, I don't want to be carried away with routine.

Perhaps, I thought this is the best approach for Janet and John.

As we passed by a car wash shop, ideas just running wild.

Here are some of my pictures-Lemuel

Papicture Power Team On UK's Couple Willy and Laurie

2008-10-21T20:54:00.000+08:00

Papicture's young and aggressive photographers and videographers successfully delivered high quality images and bluckbuster multi-media presentations for the wedding of Willy and Laurie on October 18, 2008. The lovely couple from United Kingdom who booked for Papicture's 'Masterpiece' packages had their preparations done at Waterfront Hotel, wedding ceremony at Metropolitan Cathedral and the reception at Mactan Ballroom of Shangri-La Resort and Spa in Cebu Philippines.

Arnel, Papicture's chief editor and videographer displayed lots of beautiful glide movements and high impact cinematic editing and scoring for the couple's 'Instant Movie' aduring the reception. You may preview this link.

From left standing: Jardon, Jeff, Arnel, Lemuel, Ed, Mark, Regel, Glenn, Junie and Jade

Here are some few shots of the cute and lovely bride Laurie:

PAPICTURE-The Best Photo Studio!!!

2008-09-21T21:38:00.000+08:00

CHEERS! Papicture was chosen to be the "The Best Photo Studio in 2008" by the National Product Quality Excellence Awards held in Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City on September 20,2008

Guest Speaker and Awards Presenter Mr Robert Go, Governor for Central Visayas Phil. Chamber of Commerce and Industry(2nd from left) presented the awards to me and my wife Marjorie(at my left). At the left is Miss Priscilla Mae Honorio, Ms Cebu 2008 3rd Runner-Up, and at right is Co-Awards Presenter Dr. Veronica Abangan, Review Director, Sto Nino Review Center.

UNVEIL 3 Wedding Expo

2008-09-20T10:49:00.000+08:00

Miss Jean Malgapo, IT Marketing Officer of Papicture

talks about "The Power of Multi-media/AVP in Today's Wedding Receptions"

Some of the photographers, videographers and editors

of Papicture at the opening of UNVEIL Wedding Expo

in SM City Cebu last September 17, 2008.

(from left: Maui, Arnel, Kong, Jojo, Ed and Lemuel)

Lemuel Arrogante launched in the wedding expo the theme:"Papicture Power Team". Starting the second quarter of this year 2008, he has developed fresh IT marketing initiatives for Papicture that differenciate its product in the wedding and event industry. Please check this link Papicture Profile TeaserVideo

The Kiss And The Seas

2008-09-12T22:06:00.000+08:00

This is from Jakosalem-Beierly Nuptials
on January 08, 2008
at Shangri-La Resort and Spa.

I get easily turned on when I see a beautiful shoreline at sunset.
Initially, I followed my 70-200 f2.8
to Josef and Olga's shoreline frolic.
But the poetry of the rushing seas kissing the waiting sand
inspired me to create a great kissing scene.

-Lemuel Arrrogante

Atoy and Cading Torralba - 'The Wedding of the Year' in Bohol

2008-08-29T18:31:00.001+08:00

The Beauty Behind The Veil

2008-08-29T09:23:00.000+08:00

Adele Muntuerto's sparkling beauty in my series of 'candid close-ups'
in her dressing preparation at Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines in the
Monicit-Muntuerto Nuptials on Sept 08, 2007.

I was anxiously waiting for the perfect movement of the veil that would
expose a perfect window of her beautiful face.
And it happened!

-Lemuel Arrogante

Another beautiful flying veil expression in the Yumang-Ferralis Nuptials on May 17, 2008 at Shangri-la Hotel and Resort in Mactan, Philippines.

A perfect 5pm side lighting, a wind blown veil and an ecstatic expression of the bride
inspired me to create further studies that were perfected by the beautiful configurations
of the seemingly whirling veil with rich texture and gradience of light.

-Lemuel Arrogante

Philip And June

2008-08-28T22:18:00.000+08:00

Jun, the following are my suggested pictures for blow-up:

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The images of Philip and June(Myatt-Estalilla Nuptials) on July 12, 2008.

June is a former Miss Earth and Miss Cebu .

She's someone who loves classic look in her photographed.

And so all the way I was guided by her character. -Lemuel Arrogante

Truly and literally reminiscing the classic black and white in a staircase. The pose and the lightings are disciplines of the famous painter Rembrant, whose paintings are characterized with strong light and shadows. -Lemuel Arrogante

Alfred And Hannah

2008-08-28T13:00:00.000+08:00

The following are Fred and Hannah's(Lazarte-Allego Nuptials)

wedding pictures taken last August 08, 2008:

Fred and Hannah's sweetness compels me to compose a romantic

setting in the beach of Shangri-la, Mactan, Philippines.

The glowing white in their wedding outfits and in the rushing waves

balanced by the linear pattern of sands texture

in a low key 5pm lighting perfectly defines the beauty

of this 'fantasy-like love and romance' in a beach.

And this is actually what I have in my mind

before I clicked the shutter.

-Lemuel Arrogante

Instant inspiration, quickness and fast lense are the indredients to this dramatic shot. The explosion of excitement in their reception is summarized in this minimalist imagery. -Lemuel Arrogante