Photo by Artu Nepumuceno
When you’re a creative, one of the most rewarding experiences is finding your community that transcends call times and egress. One such photographer who constantly shares gratitude for his circles is Artu Nepomuceno.
Nepomuceno is the photographer behind three of 2023’s Vogue Philippines covers: the April cover that went viral, featuring tattoo artist and the oldest person to grace a Vogue cover Apo Whang-Od; the July cover that told the story of escapism and one of the country’s most beautiful identity markers; and the August cover, “Ladies Who Launch,” putting National Scientist Dr. Dolores Ramirez in the spotlight.
As a constant collaborator of the magazine, and a photographer working tirelessly in editorial, commercial, and advocacy, Nepomuceno’s invitation to the Vogue Philippines Anniversary Gala was a natural gesture. Nepomuceno attended with his wife, the stylist and creative director Meg Manzano, and the two found intersection upon intersection in their many creative circles. Here, the Nepumocenos share their night out with their community.
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Photo by Artu Nepomuceno1/33Starting things off from Luzon, the sinigang soup was a very rich broth accompanied by tender pork.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno2/33First encounter with friend and photographer Ralph Mendoza, a welcoming feeling to the Gala.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno3/33Dinner seat mate Vania Romoff, allowing me to get some practice shots inside the ballroom.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno4/33Across the table was a sweet reunion with Olivia d’Aboville, who I photographed years ago.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno5/33A stolen snap of designer Ito Kish, who recently has become a new good friend.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno6/33Bea Valdez, Ito Kish, Len Cabili, and my wife Meg. Last Independence Day, Len hosted a talk where Ito and I were given the opportunity to share our understanding of what it means to be Filipino.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno7/33Conversations with Suki Salvador tend to always end with a question of who we could possibly photograph next.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno8/33A quick hello to our busy editor-in-chief, as she reunites with a piece she designed that Meg had used on our wedding day.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno9/33Glances of a well traveled menu
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno10/33Chismis and south life hacks with Vania.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno11/33An almost lost but almost perfect snap of Pam Quinones, as she graced our guests in a beautiful gown of pearls.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno12/33Conversations with Joyce Orena, as we celebrated the August cover we did together.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno13/33Introducing Meg to Ms. Glenda Barreto, with promises of having a get together to celebrate our shoot with her.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno14/33Ms. Glenda as the next meal was served.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno15/33Reunited with fellow south boy LA Aguinaldo, a nod to all his success.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno16/33Next destination: Visayas
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno17/33A reunion of Daryl Chang, Vince Uy, and my wife Meg; the “Previous Girls”
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno18/33Moments before the September cover reveal—Marga and Bea Valdes true to their sisterly likeness.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno19/33Age of social media, the end of lighters.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno20/33Quick moments with the young and sweet Pangilinan sisters.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno21/33Stolen details of Colin Dancel’s dress.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno22/33Stage lights and smoke machines will always be an opportunity for some portraits
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno23/33Surprise attack from a favorite model by the name of Mika Reins
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno24/33Surprise attack from a favorite model by the name of Mika Reins
Photo by Meg Manzano25/332/4 members of my core team, Sela Gonzales and JV Rabano, who took portraits for Lazada throughout the night.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno26/33Industry changers, not noticing me as I hid my face behind the camera.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno27/33Dolly De Leon, in all her glory.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno28/33Paparazzi moments with Rhoda Campos-Aldanese, who discreetly took out her heels and swapped them with more comfortable footwear.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno29/33The Orena sisters, Clint Ramos, and conversations with Meg about Baguio beginnings.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno30/33The foundation of my life that I have the honor of calling my wife, wearing the armor in which she walked down the aisle with.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno31/33Surprise night cap with the one and only Mong Amado.
Photo by Meg Manzano32/33Soul sister and friend forever Shaira Luna.
Photo by Artu Nepomuceno33/33Shaira with a portrait of her displayed in the background.
