Jayson and Joanne Arquiza are one of the first suppliers we booked for the wedding. We heard good feedbacks from friends but as a dreamy and hands-on bride, I wanted to make sure. So we decided to meet them in person to check if we will have the connection since we believe it is important that you will feel comfortable with your photographers since you’ll be literally doing everything in front of them. When we first met them, we knew they’re the one. There’s an instant connection and you’ll feel they are really nice and genuine couple. 🙂
We have good and unforgettable memories with them. First, I must say is their on-the-go attitude especially during our prenup where we brought them to the mountains of Quezon. From the early call time, their car machine failing to climb the steep ridges, slippery water lagoon, rocky and bumpy roads, deep woods, and all day shoot, we never heard any complaints from them nor show signs of fatigue. They were all smiles and high energy. It is really for the love of their craft or better yet for the love of us! Haha! 🙂
I can’t also forget how Jayson personally texted me early in the morning during our wedding day to say his best wishes and greet me Happy Birthday. He remembered! What a sweet gesture. 🙂 Come the pictorial before ceremony, Jayson and Joanne are so into capturing beautiful memories that Darlene Tan (our lovely coordinator) of Perfect 10 Weddings was already joking (well I must say half meant about it.. haha!) that I may not march if I will not be going on the way to Caleruega by that time. That’s how passionate Jayson and Joanne are. 🙂 Also, they helped my husband to give a surprise birthday gift of a printed wedding photo. Yes! I received our wedding photo neatly placed in a pretty picture frame during our reception. They printed and bought a frame by themselves. Aren’t they the best? 🙂
Oh! To top it all, they chose us to be featured in the W@W Calendars. We hoarded copies of it actually! Haha! 🙂 Not only did they give us a chance to be models but they perfectly captured one of the best days of our lives. Through their photos, we can relive the memories vividly. We would be forever grateful. Kudos to both of you and the rest of the team! Looking forward to more years of friendship! 🙂
Paolo Reyes and Rachelle Red // 23 October 2011
Tag: kind words
Kind Words from Nano and Ashbel
My hubby’s a Bosconian nung HS 🙂 So swak na kagad sila ni Kuya Jayson 🙂 super cool ng team nila sobrang walang pressure kakatuwa kasi parang mga kabarkada lang talaga walang awkward moments kahit na first time lang namin nagkita. Super gaganda ng shots nila nahirapan ako talaga pumili kasi andmi kong gusto hehe 😀 isa pang nakakatuwa eh na-capture talaga nila ung mga candid shots na talaga naman Kabog kung kabog ang pagkahuli sa mga bonggang bonggang emotions 🙂 Sila Kuya Jayson and Ate Jo Anne din ang kumuha ng pre nup namin 🙂 grabe parang naglalaro lang talaga kami. Kakatawa pa si Kuya Jayson kasi palagi ko sinasabi sa kanya na angguluhan nya ung braso ko haha at tinuruan nya pako ng mga tips kung panu mapaliit hehe 🙂 Yey hanggang ngayon nagagamit ko yung trick na un 😛 Panalo talaga! Nung nd pako ako ang bride lagi lang ako nagtitingin sa website nila nangangarap na makuha sila sa sariling wedding namin. Kaya Super Duper happy talaga ako nung pwede pa sila sa date namin yay!! Super talented! Super Cool! Friendly! Professional! Yan ang tatak Team J&J..Salamat po at naging parte kayo sa Pinakamasayang Araw ng Buhay namin! More Power to your Team Kuya Jayson and Ate Jo Anne! God bless..Kampayyy m/ Rakenrol!
Nano Zafranco and Ashbel Joy // 15 October 2011
Kind Words from Ome and Emem
The day we booked Jayson and Jo Anne Arquiza in a wedding fair will always be one of our favourite anecdotes. My would-be father-in-law had questioned the stability of their company and their relationship as husband and wife. While we never had doubts, the time we spent with them during our shoots and our wedding day itself reinforced what we already placed our trust upon.
During our pre-wedding photo session, we were very awkward photo subjects. We didn’t know how to behave in front of a camera but they have a way of getting us at ease and soon enough we found ourselves smiling – and even laughing uncontrollably – that most of our pictures showed how much of a good time we had. Despite the setbacks of an unexpected heavy downpour that day and not being allowed to shoot in a particular business establishment, no way can you tell that the resulting pictures were technically “stolen.” I guess it’s because of their innate talent of capturing the candid and the natural. Or because there’s truth to their claim that they are ninjas.
Come our wedding day, along with their gear, they brought with them their usual warmth. On a professional level, it is already expected that their timing and eye for detail are impeccable. They did not disappoint. On a more personal level, during our special day, they were more than just our photographers – they were our friends. They shared our laughter, anxiety and tears (including my father-in-law’s). Literally.
Today I don’t think anyone can question the quality of service they provide or the kind of relationship they have. My wife and I will find an excuse to renew our vows sooner than is necessary. And Jayson and Jo Anne Arquiza will still be a part of it. We won’t have it any other way.
Ome Romano and Emem Mendoza // 11 June 2011
Kind Words from Henry and Tetet
After the all important choice of the church and the wedding day, my husband and I decided on a simple, intimate early morning ceremony with only the closest family and friends. We also decided that we will put most of our money in the two things that will last forever, the rings and the pictures. We kept our engagement a secret (only family knew and friends, we told 100 days before the wedding, even if we planned it for a year). It was difficult to go around looking for suppliers in bridal fairs because we risk running into people and blowing the secret, and frankly, the orchestrated and cinematic shots in the booths made my then fiancé and I uncomfortable. We were simple people, and we wanted the pictures to capture the moments naturally, without unnecessary drama; it was just not “us”. We also did not have a lot of pictures as a couple and were very excited to finally have professional shots done at some of our favorite places. Jayson and Joanne were “referred” by a friend whom we found out were getting married in the same church, so we casually asked who are they looking at to take their pictures. When we saw the pictures on their website, we loved how they looked spontaneous and un-rehearsed. We made an appointment to meet them at their house/office and immediately hit it off. They were a warm happy couple, simple like we were, and were going to take the pictures themselves and not have a team of strangers take them like all the other big shops. The rapport showed in all the pictures and video, they captured the best moments in our lives forever, naturally happy, un-rehearsed, in radiant, natural light, and we will forever be grateful. Until now when we look at the pictures, raw shots and video, we are still moved to tears. Maraming salamat, happy Father’s Day Jason and happy birthday, Joanne!
Henry dela Paz and Tetet Alon // 30 January 2010
Kind Words from Mark and Marj
We tied the knot on 18 December 2007. Every moment of that fateful day was captured forever by Jayson and Jo Anne. Professionally. Magically.
Every detail, every movement, every emotion was skillfully taken in by Jason, supported by Jo Anne’s ministering hands. Each time I look at our leather-bound wedding album, I utter a silent prayer that Mark and I have entrusted to them the great responsibility of making the memory of our big day last forever.
Now, almost six years had passed, even our four-year old daughter and two-year old twin boys get to enjoy the product of their talents. My daughter even asked me once, “Mommy, was Daddy happy or sad here?” She was referring to a photo of my would-be husband at that time, while he stood at the altar, with tears on his eyes, watching me walk down the aisle. The shot was brimming with pure, raw emotions and it was captured forever!
I know this is long overdue, but to Jayson and Jo Anne, we thank you! Thank you for the excellent service, fast feedback and follow-through. We will forever be grateful for the impeccable job you’ve made to help us preserve our wedding memories for a lifetime.
Cheers to you both and your family! We pray for your continued success and more power.
Mark and Marj Blanco // 18 December 2007
Kind Words from Vince and Carole
We had Jayson shoot for us during our wedding dated, Dec 7, 2006. It was still Redefine Weddings then, and just Jayson and a back -up photographer with Joanne still pregnant to Zeb.
We found out about Jayson through a W@Wie, Vhong, who highly recommended them though Jayson was just new in the industry. Looking at Vhong and his wife’s photos and the yet few clients they have online, I was convinced by the vivid and innate talent Jayson has in capturing the candid yet pure essence of love that couples want to see in the outputs. So I emailed them right away and booked them then and there.
During our pre-nup shoot, Jayson and his team was very warm and comfortable to work with… There was no stiffness nor difficulty in dealing with them.. They were just new then, but they were definitely professional and passionate in their craft that you wouldn’t notice they’re novices then. They came early during our wedding day, very cooperative with our coordinator, and were just all out for us.
When the outputs arrived, we were so pleased with the outcome, the layout, the graphics, the material, – we were so happy they were the photographers/ supplier we had on our special day.
To this day, we keep in touch with Jayson and Joanne, and we are so happy to see how blessed they have come to be in this industry. We are definitely proud to be a Jayson and Joanne client! 🙂 God bless you more guys!
Vincent Bernas and Carole Clemente // 2006 December 7