How We Started
We’re Aperture Manila Ltd because we started with a simple frustration. One of our founders, a photographer shooting beach landscapes and urban scenes around the Philippines, kept struggling with portfolio websites that didn’t do the work justice. Slow load times. Awkward gallery layouts. Filters that didn’t work. Mobile views that looked like afterthoughts.
So we built something better. We combined our background in web development with a deep respect for photography. We learned what makes images pop on retina displays. We discovered how lightbox overlays could turn casual visitors into invested viewers. We figured out how to organize categories — travel, food, portrait, event — so photographers could showcase their range without overwhelming people.
That was in 2017. Today, we’ve helped dozens of creative studios in the Philippines build portfolios they’re proud to share. We understand your challenges because we’ve been in that position. Whether you’re shooting in Boracay or documenting Manila street life, your portfolio should reflect the quality of your work. That’s our commitment.