What do you need to take good photographs? A nice backdrop, a high-quality camera. . . a trigger button?
As a child, even if you left the class with a high mark or a huge star on your hand, it is not guaranteed that when you’re older, your head can still process every single detail that transpired in your past. In reality, not even the strongest of supplements can shield you from the wrath of memory loss. The trouble with the good times is that they always seem to happen in hindsight and this is why photographs are important.
Today, photographs are the backbone of the internet, your social media feed is a little less lively without them—a reunion took place? People photograph it. Something fun happened? They snap a photo. Someone got a new hairdo? Must take selfies. The more unique and high quality these pictures are, the more they stand out.
In the Philippines, there is a place where you can capture all your best moments without having to worry if the angle or the quality is bad. Say hello to self-shoot studios!
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“Self studios are basically professional studios where you can get quality photos by yourself with a click of your finger. All the equipment you need is available at the studio - backdrops, lights, background music, a professional camera, and of course, a remote button! You can also get your photos colour-graded and printed right after you shoot,” says ATOMM, the Philippines’ first-ever self-shoot studio.
“It’s perfect for people who easily get conscious in front of a camera especially when there’s a photographer present. There are some who say that self studios are just photo booths, but if they check out our social media feeds and the quality of the photos taken, we think they’ll change their minds."
The team shares that the idea of coming up with a self-shoot studio came after the series of lockdowns and social distancing protocols brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The pandemic served as a catalyst for everything. It's a risk, but what stands out from the ATOMM Team is that everyone has the core of perseverance, creativity, patience, and adaptability,” the team tells Tatler Philippines.
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