A photographer based in Manila, Philippines. Born and raised in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, he has honed his craft across various genres including documentary, photojournalism, street, travel, portraitures, editorial, commercial, and corporate photography.
One of his continuing personal projects focuses on capturing the struggle, the mundane, and in contrast, the beautiful expression of human life under heavy rain showers. He has contributed to esteemed local and international news outlets and photo agencies such as ABS-CBN News and SIPA Press USA as a photojournalist. His remarkable documentary works extend to collaborations with renowned organizations like UNICEF, the World Wide Fund (WWF), Oxfam, and the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ). In recognition of his contributions, Larry served as a board member and officer of the Photojournalists' Center of the Philippines (PCP) in 2021 and 2022.
His exceptional photographs have been showcased in numerous esteemed local and international online and print publications and throughout his career, he has collaborated with a diverse range of clients and agencies including Ogilvy Philippines, 90Seconds, OP Communications, VMLY&R Philippines, ICONS Celebrity Marketing, Perez NuMedia, Inc., and Ideas for Good, among others.
Within the editorial and corporate realm, Larry's work extends to esteemed clients such as the Asian Institute of Management, Huawei Mobile Philippines, IBM Philippines, BPI MS, Robinsons Bank, United Coconut Planters Bank (now Landbank), Commission on Audit (COA), Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), SMC Lighterage and Shipping Corp, Northern Star Energy Corporation, Philippine Society of General Surgeons, Inc., ABS-CBN Global Lifestyle Network, Esquire Philippines, University of Santo Tomas School of Medicine, St. Luke's Medical Center, North Star Meat Merchants, Inc., and many more.
Finally, Larry enjoys the company of furry pets and founded Paws&Click---the first pet photography studio in the country offering elegant and classic pet portraits.
With a passion for visual storytelling and an extensive portfolio, Larry Monserate Piojo continues to leave an indelible mark in the world of photography, capturing captivating moments that evoke emotion and inspire.
For collaborations, assignments, and prints:
larrymonseratepiojo@gmail.com