Engagement shoots are one of the things we look forward to. However, it usually comes with a hefty price and nerve-wracking preparations. From considering the location, arranging the permit, rentals, and whatnot — there’s so much to think about!

Luckily, one of our Matchketeers — Tyrone Galang — shared how he was able to pull-off a low-cost prenuptial shoot. Galang, who manages a travel community page called “Dito sa Tarlac” (Here in Tarlac), proves that even a Pixel 4 XL can do wonders — either when used to promote tourism or on a prenuptial shoot.

Galang told GadgetMatch how his friend asked locations perfect for prenuptial shoots. He then asked his friend the equipment they’ll be using whilst recommending Farmer’s Love Agri Farm and a big crochet tree from Asiaten Hotel. To his surprise, Galang’s friend said they’ll only use a smartphone since they don’t have a budget.

Stepping in, Galang offered to shoot using his Google Pixel 4 XL — his daily driver since December 2019 — despite not knowing how to shoot a prenup. When Galang and the couple were done shooting, they reviewed the photos they shot. Most of the photos were taken just like a point-and-shoot camera.

Galang lamented how it’s lame for a flagship smartphone to not have a wide-angle lens. Thus, he’s considering using a wide-angle lens moving forward. Nonetheless, Galang shared how his heart is filled with joy when he saw the couples’ excitement, surprise, and happiness.

“Such simple things we can do to do good to others is priceless, and the wonderful things a smartphone can do now is unbelievable.”

It was indeed priceless in more than one way. Galang says he, “didn’t earn a dime doing the shoot, but the joy it gave me and our friends — especially the couple — is the one I will treasure forever.”

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