LARRY MONSERATE PIOJO
A photographer based in Manila, Philippines. Born and raised in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, he has honed his craft across a wide spectrum of photography genres, including documentary, photojournalism, street, travel, portraiture, editorial, commercial, and corporate photography.
One of Larry's ongoing personal projects is a poignant exploration of human life under heavy rain showers, capturing the raw struggle, quiet mundanity, and striking beauty that unfolds in these moments. As a dedicated photojournalist, he has contributed impactful visual narratives to prominent local and international news outlets and agencies, including ABS-CBN News Digital and SIPA Press USA. His documentary work has led to collaborations with esteemed organizations such as UNICEF, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Oxfam, and the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ).
Larry’s contributions to the field were recognized through his service as a board member and officer of the Photojournalists’ Center of the Philippines (PCP) in 2021 and 2022. His exceptional photographs have graced the pages of numerous prestigious local and international publications, both online and in print.
In the editorial and corporate sectors, Larry has collaborated with top agencies like Ogilvy Philippines, 90Seconds, OP Communications, VMLY&R Philippines, ICONS Celebrity Marketing, Perez NuMedia, Inc., and Ideas for Good. Through these partnerships, he has provided visual content for an impressive roster of clients, including Asian Institute of Management, Huawei Mobile Philippines, Max's Kitchen, IBM Philippines, BPI MS, Robinsons Bank, Landbank (formerly United Coconut Planters Bank), 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 more.
Larry’s love for photography extends beyond human subjects. He is the founder of Paws&Click, the first pet photography studio in the Philippines specializing in elegant and timeless portraits of furry companions.
With a passion for visual storytelling and a rich portfolio that spans industries and themes, Larry Monserate Piojo continues to capture moments that resonate, inspire, and endure.
For collaborations, assignments, and prints:
larrymonseratepiojo@gmail.com