Liwanag Collective team
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Four Specialists, One Seamless Day

From the first look to the last dance — photography, film, beauty, and planning, brought together under one roof for weddings, birthdays, and events.

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Who We Are
Liwanag Collective

We're so glad you're here.

We're a small team of independent specialists who love working together — pairing photography and film with beauty and coordination, so every detail of your day feels considered and cared for.

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Meet the Team
Ssiala
Photography

Ssiala

Ssiala is a freelance photographer with over a decade of experience crafting authentic, story-driven visual content. Beginning her career in travel and nature photography, she developed an eye for detail, composition, and natural beauty — skills she now brings to lifestyle, event, portrait, and commercial work.

Combining her artistic practice with executive experience as a former bank Brand Manager, Ssiala brings a strong understanding of brands, storytelling, and social content. She goes beyond capturing moments, creating engaging, shareable content that brings events to life. Versatile and collaborative, she adapts effortlessly to diverse clients, settings, and creative briefs.

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Lorenz
Film & Video

Lorenz

Lorenz is a freelance director and professional photo and video editor with over a decade of experience in the dynamic media industry of the Philippines. With a passion for storytelling, he transforms ideas into compelling visuals that connect with audiences and leave a lasting impression.

Throughout his career, Lorenz has worked on a wide range of projects, including TV show segments, cinematic short films, AVPs, TVCs, documentaries, music videos, and same-day edit videos for corporate events. He also has extensive experience in commercial photo enhancement, graphic design, and layout creation for newspapers, magazines, and digital platforms. His versatility, creativity, and attention to detail allow him to bring a thoughtful and polished approach to every project he takes on.

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Anacleta
Hair & Makeup

Anacleta

Anacleta is a professional makeup artist with over 15 years of experience spanning fashion, beauty, editorial, television, commercial campaigns, and special events. Her extensive portfolio includes work with international artist Charlie Puth, Victoria's Secret Angel Kelsey Merritt, and the Miss Universe Organization, as well as Filipino celebrities Mari Jasmine and Maris Racal. Her editorial contributions have been featured in Women's Health and L'Officiel, and her commercial campaign work includes global brands such as Revlon, Lancôme, MAC, IKEA, Mountain Dew, Pringles, and Coca-Cola. Beyond studio and commercial work, she has also provided makeup for destination weddings, prenuptial shoots, and high-fashion runway productions.

Her professional approach is grounded in adaptability and precision. She does not rely on fixed formulas, instead assessing each client's bone structure, skin type, and the specific lighting conditions of their event to determine the most effective application. Every face is treated as unique, and her method is always tailored to enhance the client's natural features while ensuring their personal comfort and preferences are fully respected.

Currently, Anacleta specializes in bridal and special-event makeup, bringing her high-level industry expertise to clients seeking a polished, personalized, and long-lasting look for life's most important moments.

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Veronica
Planning & Coordination

Veronica

Veronica is a freelance event planner with more than eight years of experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering corporate and social events across the Asia-Pacific region. Her experience covers a wide range of events, from conferences, seminars, and corporate launches to brand activations, private celebrations, and other special occasions.

Known for being highly organised and detail-oriented, Veronica takes a hands-on approach to every project—from the initial planning and budgeting stages through supplier coordination, logistics, event setup, on-the-day execution, and post-event wrap-up. She works closely with clients, suppliers, venues, and creative teams to ensure that every detail is thoughtfully managed and the event runs smoothly.

Beyond the logistics, Veronica genuinely enjoys creating meaningful and memorable experiences. She believes that a successful event is not only well-executed but also reflects the client's vision, personality, and purpose. Whether it's an intimate celebration or a large-scale corporate gathering, she brings professionalism, creativity, and a calm, solutions-focused approach to every event.

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Steffi
Enquiries & Bookings

Steffi

Your first point of contact — here to answer questions, coordinate bookings, and make sure everything runs smoothly from enquiry to event day.

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Let's plan your day.

Phone 0474 888 383
Email steffi@gurango.com
Location Melbourne