2018: GREAT Mysteries awaits
Every ending is really just a new beginning.
Time flies so fast and January is about to end. Maybe some of us have already checked a few things on their bucket list. Meanwhile, others are too busy on creating and even spontaneously revising their list of resolutions.
2018 is said to be a year full of mysteries. In fact, there will be a total lunar eclipse (#SuperBloodBlueMoon) on January 31. As we woke up every morning, we face a vast of mystery bigger than the moon.
Even if our lives do not depend on a piece of paper or in any moon & stars alignment, we are free to make a bucket list and somehow base our fate to a natural phenomenon.
Most of us wanted fame, luxury and exploration. These things are the common human desires that urge us to write a ‘to do list’. However, instead of focusing on enormous things, why not appreciate on little ones by adding photo session in a photo-studio adding on your list.
To begin with, check our website (and other social media platforms) before visiting any Great Image nationwide store. We have Great deal that awaits you. Our discounted online vouchers may not be mysterious as the moon but we’re pretty sure that it has the same glorious phenomenon. We also encourage our customers to have a walk-in visit to our stores nationwide
and fulfill your bucket list.
Feel rich and famous through our studio set-up by posing and projecting like a celebrity! You could also explore and wander by bringing your family or loved-ones in our studios. Our Collections does not just promote commercial photography industry; but rather on creating memories without going from another distance or in any travel destination.
Indeed, the month is about to end, yet 2018 just got started. Watch out for our upcoming promos and mysteries that will give you Greatness this year!
#Gr8at: The Eight-Great Kinds of Love
LOVE encompasses a variety of feelings. Its complexity somehow formulates subjective meanings in the mind of every human being. In line with the composite emotion, below are the eight and great kinds of love that could somehow clear our confusion.
“Eros” or Passionate Love
Most akin to our modern construct of romantic love. In Greek myth, Cupid struck arrows to people, as Paris did with Helen, which led to Trojan War. Yet in Great Image, wars are over because life must always be filled with Love on any kind of relationship. Show passion to your life partner by having photo session with us; and celebrate the sparks of Cupid’s breached arrows.
“Philia” or Friendship Love
Shared goodwill is the hallmark of phillia, also known as friendship. Companionship, dependability and trust are its natural foundation. We might never noticed, yet these are the traits that we show as we tightly hug our friends and loved ones when you enjoy the photo session with us. Strengthen each other’s camaraderie as you say “L.O.V.E.” while smiling through our camera lenses.
“Storge” or Familiar Love
Love that flows between parents and their children, and children for their parents, is the kind of affection that is relatable. This kind of love starts from our homes. It is an emotion that fundamentally molds our behavior and character. Our nationwide studios were built to be every family’s second home. We believe that ‘storge’ should be preserved through the hanged family portraits in our walls at home.
“Ludus” or Playful Love
In Greek mythology, ludus is conjugated for playful or uncommitted love of the youth. However, we revised its original meaning and define it as the innocent love. Let your kids and children giggle as they pose in front of our photographers. Rest assured that we will capture their precious and playful smile!
“Mania” or Obsessive Love
In a positive belief, Mania means to love and rescue yourself as you suffer from low self-esteem. Boost your confidence as you project like a supermodel. Just a friendly reminder, try not to be blinded by our shining camera flashes and studio lights! We believe that the beauty of glamour starts once you embraced your imperfections and by knowing your self-worth.
“Pragma” or Enduring Love
Founded on reason and one’s long-term interests, pragma is a practical love usually established in old-aged couples. This love has matured and developed over time. Treat your Grandpa and Grandma to have photo session with us and rejoice for their endless love. Indeed, our Grandparents are the living proof that forever is certain.
“Philautia” or Self Love
In modern figure, philautia is the kind of love that represents one’s accomplishments and recognition. Your labor deserves Great rewards! Acknowledge your perseverance in studies as you let our photographers capture your academic milestone. Show your smile that represents the wisdom and knowledge you’ve gained over the past years!
“Agape” or Universal Love
Agape is the universal form of love coming from strangers, nature or God. Generally, it helps us to build and maintain our psychological, social, and environmental fabric.
In Great Image, we believe that agape is the most powerful kind of love. Despite of the world’s imperfection, this kind of love shields, sustains, and enriches us to choose Greatness and have trusting Faith in our daily lives.
Five W’s for IWD
When were young, we were taught about the Five W’s (such as What, When, Where, Why and Who). These basic W’s helped us to understand and even assess a certain fact. For over 100 years, we’ve been celebrating Women’s month, yet some are not familiar. For everyone’s awareness, here’s the five W’s that could help us understand the fight towards gender equality and sensitivity.
WHAT?
According to Daily Mail UK, in 1908, the streets of New York City were filled by almost 15,000 women from garment industry, who marched to demand shorter hours, better pay, and the right to vote. In history, the said strike which was honored by the Socialist Party of America was marked as the first International Women’s Day (IWD).
WHEN?
In 1911, other countries such as Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland began to celebrate IWD through street rallies. The celebration also evolved during the First World War, as women in Russia held a strike for ‘Bread & Peace’, which fell on March 8 of the Gregorian calendar in 1917. Prior to the protests, in 1975, United Nations (UN) recognized the IWD as a holiday.
WHERE?
For over a century, the world has been recognizing the celebration; which also marks a call for action towards gender parity. In the Philippine setting, Republic Act 6949 in 1990 declares March 08 as a National Women’s Day.
WHY?
Last 2015, UN Women Report showed that despite women working longer hours than men; women still earn an average of 24% less than men do worldwide. The most frustrating part is that both paid & unpaid work was taken into consideration. This wage gap is by far the worst in South Asia, where women earn 33% less than men.
UN also reported that women spend one to three hours more on housework than men. It is two to 10 times the amount of time caring for children and the elderly; and one to four hours less per day on economic market activities.
These facts are the main reason why women keep on fighting for their rights, respect and responsibilities. Protests from the history only show that women could stand up and salute!
WHO?
An average of 22 out of 197 countries has women serving as heads of the states. Women such as Angela Merkel, Hillary Clinton and Melinda Gates, indeed defied gravity.
Merkel, a German chancellor, was the longest-serving elected EU head of state and helped Greece revive its economy. Meanwhile, Clinton, a former first lady who became a US senator and ran for presidency under the Democratic Party, raised $9 million for her Political Action Committee. Lastly, Gates, wife of Bill Gates, is an American philanthropist and global developer gave $3.9 billion in their Gates Foundation through charity works.
Movements from the garment workers in New York, women in Russia and the contemporary advocates such as Merkel, Clinton, and Gates, must never be wasted. Aside from the basic W’s, letter ‘H’ or the word ‘How’ also helps us to continue the advocacies for gender parity!
HOW?
In celebration of the IWD, Great Image gives you, “For Her: Celebrate Womanhood”, a Three (3) Day Sale online promo, from March 07 until 09, 2018.
Calling out the attention of all the ladies across the world, stand up and salute! Every March, International Women’s Month promotes the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of the women. Celebrate womanhood as we capture your biggest smile that could empower every woman out there!
For all the soon to be mothers, rejoice for your pregnancy and bring bandeau or tube top that will highlight your baby bump! Remember, only a woman has the ability to carry a miracle inside their body. Meanwhile, to all the single ladies out there, rule the world by projecting like a real Queen!
Chin up and be confident and visit our nationwide stores! Our Huge Sale includes a complete photo session with 1pc. 3R, 2pcs. 2R and choice of best 3 photos, for only ₱499!
Wait, there’s more! You can also get a 10% discount on the total of the next purchase products availed in the store (except for Glamour and Blissful package). Redemption period starts at March 08, 2018. Vouchers are only valid until June 08, 2018. Keep updated by visiting our website at https://www.greatimage.com.ph and follow us in our social media sites!
Waiting World: Importance of a Graduation Portrait
The world is waiting, are you ready enough? happiness
According to Philippine Statistics Authority recent report, there was an estimated 93.4% of employment rate in the country.
However, there is contradicting statement from Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP). They reported that almost one million students who graduated last year will face a bleak future.
According to ALU-TUCP spokesperson, Alan Tanjusay, their report doesn’t want to give any false hope; in prior to the old problems of fresh graduates, such as job-skill mismatch, wages, contractualization and unsafe workplaces.
Imagine the world waiting for every graduating student. Despite of the discouraging news, there is still hope. In Great Image, we turn fresh grads into inspired individuals who are ready to enter the concrete jungle. We will turn your burdens and doubts into your ultimate smile, as we capture your life achievements.
Over the last 34 years, we have been capturing Great moments that are worth reminiscing. Our Graduation Collection features an individual’s academic milestone.
Now, imagine how important a Graduation portrait is. Without a photograph to see or to hold on, the remarkable memory would be easily forgotten. In fact, some people even print out multiple copies of their photos, for them to give for their family or loved ones. Images shared like a trading cards simply remind us that the success of an individual wouldn’t be possible without the help of others.
It is important to have a photograph or a framed image of yourself wearing a graduation robe or ‘toga’ and cap. It purely brings happiness and relief as you became sentimental as you looked back to fondness and memories of the emotion-filled milestone.
In addition, your Graduation portrait could also serve as your ID picture! According to an article from Time magazine, a study conducted by The Ladders (a renowned job site); corporate recruiters spent four to five minutes on carefully scrutinizing resumes that hit their desks. And one factor that affects the personality of an applicant is his/her own image attached.
Indeed, Graduation day marks as the end and the beginning of a story. From being student in a classroom, into a student of the world; graduation is a culmination of one’s efforts, and triumph over years of educational struggle and stress.
What are you waiting for? Check out our regular discounted voucher on Graduation Collection for only Php999!
The Great world is waiting for you! Smile and be ready!
Uprising Greatness at SM City Molino
Manila, Philippines (March 23, 2018) – Great Image (GI) Services Corporation, the prime mover in the photo and digital imaging industry, opens its new home in the South-Luzon Area!
Headed by the GI Services Corp. Executives, Robert Palomo (President) and better-half, Evelyn Palomo (CEO), with Reverend Father Ginu Pathikyam of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish; they lead the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Also present on the said event were GI leaders such as Manny Gaspar II (National Sales Operations Manager or NSOM), Gerlin ‘A’ Velo (Sr. Business Development Manager, and Marites Manahan (Digital Marketing Manager) and Honeylet Dela Rosa (GI Molino Branch Manager).
Meanwhile, SM City Molino Administration Department staffs (including the Leasing and Sales & Marketing officers) also brought joy during the event, as Caviteños and the nearby locals can now experience love and happiness through captured images at SM City Molino.
Serving as the fifth (5th) store in the province of Cavite, GI continue to cater studio-type photography for the family, kids, students and different kinds of individuals.
“Since it’s near at the SM Department store, its feasibility is number one. What makes it different to other Great Image stores is that Molino is an uprising urban city, so eventually traffic will increase,” stated by Gaspar II, NSOM, in differentiating the new store in nearby studios.
For over 34 years of excellence in capturing candid moments that will soon turn to treasured memories, GI continue to lead not just in digital photography industry but also in framing and specialized portraiture.
From our modernized and artistically carved Canvas; to enlarge size of classic images on frame of Go Grand Combo; our SM Molino store got what all you need!
You could also check our extraordinary albums with no slip-ons, tapes and stick pages, also known as Glambooks; and our laminated portraits over a light but solid wood constructed box of Glamblocks fit for any kind of occasion.
Aside from our six featured collections, such as Heirloom, Precious, Blissful, Relationship, Glamour and Graduation, GI also caters services for your lovely animals in Pet Portrait Collections and even a multi-level quality of business portraiture in Corporate Package.
Moreover, GI also gives away Free 3R Portrait voucher for the first 100 respondents in their online sign-up campaign. Redemption period starts at March 23 until April 23, 2018.
Come and visit us at 2nd floor, near SM Department store, SM City Molino, Paliparan Road, Molino IV, Bacoor, Cavite!
As Molino City up-rises, GI will continue to spread Love and Greatness!
Serving with Love and Greatness at SM Center Pulilan
Manila, Philippines (April 27, 2018) – Great Image (GI) Services Corporation, known for its creative photography services, is proud to announce its new home in North-Luzon Area!
The GI Services Corp. Executives, Robert Palomo (President) and better-half, Evelyn Palomo (CEO); were honored to open their newest store as they led the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Also present on the said event were GI leaders such as Mr.Manny Gaspar II (National Sales Operations Manager or NSOM), Ms. Karen Mercado (Marketing Director), Mr. Leomar Galsim (Area Manager – North), Ms. Sally Villamin (Marketing Manager), Ms. A Velo (Sr. Business Development Manager), and Ms. Marites Manahan (Digital Marketing Manager).
GI at SM Pulilan is the fourth (4th) store in the province of Bulacan! And as we continue to serve our fellow men, we make sure that everything we do is wrapped with love and greatness.
Give your portraits the texture and feel of an expensive painting by turning them into a Canvas prints; upgrading and customizing your portrait photos of Grand Combo; SM Pulilan store got what all you need!
We also offer extraordinary albums also known as Glambooks that lets you retell your story and relive your bonding experience at Great Image and our one-of-a-kind piece of wall art that is easy to hang and maintain, called Glamblocks that is fit for any kind of occasion.
Aside from our six featured collections, such as Heirloom, Precious, Blissful, Relationship, Glamour and Graduation, GI also caters services for you to create more memorable shots with your pet/s while capturing its coolest, fun and epic moments with them in our studio; and even a multi-level quality of business portraiture in Corporate Package.
Moreover, GI also gave away Free 3R Portrait voucher for the first 100 respondents to sign-up. Redemption period was from April 27 until June 15, 2018. More information about the promotion can be found at https://www.facebook.com/greatimageph/
The new store is located at Unit 264, 2nd floor, SM Center Pulilan!
As we open our new store, Great Image welcomes each individual and family with Love and Greatness!
Capturing Moments of Love and Togetherness at SM City Urdaneta Central
Manila, Philippines (May 4, 2018) – Great Image (GI) Services Corporation, the prime mover in the photo and digital imaging industry, is delighted to announce that our newest GI Store at SM City Urdaneta Central is now open!
The ribbon cutting ceremony was led and headed by the GI Services Corp. Executives, Robert Palomo (President) and better-half, Evelyn Palomo (CEO).
Also present on the said event were GI leaders such as Mr. Manny Gaspar II (National Sales Operations Manager or NSOM), Mr. Leomar Galsim (Area Manager – North), Ms. Sally Villamin (Marketing Manager), Ms. A Velo (Sr. Business Development Manager), and Ms. Marites Manahan (Digital Marketing Manager).
We are so excited to serve all the Pangasinense as GI continues to capture love and happy memories for the Filipino people.
Here at Great Image, we’re committed in giving an impeccable service and excellence in capturing moments of love and togetherness.
Give your portraits the texture and feel of an expensive painting by turning them into a Canvas prints; upgrading and customizing your portrait photos of Grand Combo; SM Urdaneta store got what all you need!
We also offer extraordinary albums also known as Glambooks that lets you retell your story and relive your glamorous experience at Great Image and our one-of-a-kind piece of wall art that is easy to hang and maintain, called Glamblocks that is fit for any kind of occasion.
Aside from our six featured collections, such as Heirloom, Precious, Blissful, Relationship, Glamour and Graduation, GI also caters services for you to create more memorable shots with your pet while capturing its coolest, fun and epic moments with them in our studio; and even a multi-level quality of business portraiture in Corporate Package.
Moreover, GI also gave away Free 3R Family Portrait voucher for the first 100 respondents in their online sign-up campaign. Redemption period was from May 4 to June 4, 2018. More information about the promotion can be found at https://www.facebook.com/greatimageph/
Come visit us at 2nd floor, SM City Urdaneta Central!
As we open our new store, Great Image will continue to capture moments of love and togetherness for the Filipino people.
Essence of Motherhood
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear in the future.” Proverbs 31:25
Another year, another day of celebrating and honoring the women who raised us, to all the super moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day is celebrated all over the world, and Mother’s Day in the Philippines is celebrated every second Sunday of the month of May.
Our Mothers are the strongest woman that we’ve ever met. Their love is overflowing for they sacrifice everything for the sake of our happiness. They may at times over protect us but at the end of the day, it’s their love for us that matters! We’re thankful for them as they accept us for who we are and they support us in every area of our lives.
Mother’s Day is celebrated together with the family and it is the time to reflect their importance in our lives.
Here at Great Image, we want you to celebrate Mother’s Day with us! We capture moments of love that can last a lifetime.
Save as much as Php 241 when you avail our “My Forever Mom” treat. Hurry, this promo is for a LIMITED time only!
Share Great MOMents with Mom and Head to your nearest Great Image Branch!
A Father’s Love
“Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a Dad.”
It’s still Father’s month and it’s not too late to greet our Papa, Father, Daddy, Dad, Erpat, Ama, Paps, Papshie, Papi, Tatay, or whatever cool names we call them, a Happy Father’s Day!
In the Philippines, Father’s Day falls on the 3rd Sunday in June and it’s a once a year special day to celebrate and honor not only our Fathers but all men who acts as a father to us.
A Father’s Love is sacrificial. Their dedication and hard work is what amazes us. We feel safe whenever we are with them, they can be silly and serious sometimes but they always make time for us whenever we wanted for some great advice. One thing is for sure, our Fathers will never give up on us.
Father’s Day is often celebrated together with family or a loved one and here at Great Image Father’s Month is not yet over and we want to celebrate it with you!
Have you dated your dad yet? If not, worry no more. Seize the moment and spend it with your Dad! Treat him a photo session in any of our studios, with our Father’s day promo!
Get 37% discount on our My Dad, My First Promo that includes 2 best shots of your choice to be printed on 1pc. 3R and 2pcs. 2R portraits with 1 soft copy for only Php 399! Avail now while it last! Promo runs until July 9, 2018!
Make his month memorable and head to our Great Image Branches near you!
Cool Things To Do On A Rainy Day
Say hello to Rainy days!
Can’t think of a cool thing to do this bed weather? Here at Great Image, we’ve got you covered and we can go through the rainy days together! So here’s a list on how you should make your days count:
1. It’s Back-to-School, be prepared!
Summer vacation is over, it’s time to get ready to tick those school requirements. Don’t have an ID portfolio yet? No worries, we will turn your supplies into smiles! Head to our Great Image branches near you and have photo session with us!
2. Bond with your friends
There’s never a dull moment whenever we are with them. We’ll make sure you’ll have a great time with us as we capture your crazy moments together! Have a portrait session with your preferred branch and avail our discounted voucher on Heirloom Collection for only P999 and get 1 pc. 8R, 2 pcs. 3R and 3 pcs. 2R portraits!
3. Cuddle up!
That feeling of coziness whenever someone gives us a hug is simply the best! Wrapped up in the arms of your partner and make them feel warm inside. Show your love and create awesome memories with your significant other as you avail our discounted voucher on Relationship Collection for only P799!
Don’t miss the chance, how about you also give your fur friends a squeeze! We’re excited to see how clingy you can be with your fur friends in front of the camera. Head to the nearest GI store in your area and avail our Pet Portrait Collection.
4. Prenup in the rain
Sounds cool, right? Don’t let the rain stop you, dance with it and let your love overflow! As your new chapter begins, our Great Image Special Events team is pleased to do this photo session with you! Book your appointments now and contact Mr. Tats of our Special Events Department (SPED) at 0933-862-3474 or at 722-6622. You may also email them at greatimagesped@yahoo.com or greatimagespecialevents@gmail.com.
This rainy season, let your love moments be captured through photographs! You can find us nationwide, see you in our studios!