A new living collection of Filipino photographs makes its way to Katipunan Avenue on November 7, arriving right in time for the celebration of photography’s 200th year. Spotlight by Silver Print aims to gather original works by local photographers such as Neal Oshima, Jilson Tiu, and Tom Epperson, among others, in one studio for enthusiasts to browse and buy.
Spotlight gives Filipino photographers a platform to present and sell their original work, inviting audiences to learn about the artist and appreciate it as a physical artwork. They may choose among print sizes A5, A4, A3, A2, or A1, or the Crate Editions, which are A4 prints in 12×12 inches (or about the size of one vinylVinylThe analog record format, played on a turntable and prized for its warm sound, large artwork, and collectible appeal. After declining for decades, vinyl has enjoyed a revival among youngerGo to Vinyl Glossary) that could be flipped through in the Shutterspace Studios like actual records.
According to the printing studio, every piece is printed on museum-grade pigment inks on acid-free Hahnemühle fine art paper, hand-signed by the artist and issued with a certificate of authenticity.
“Start with a photograph that moves you, sparks curiosity, or changes how you see something familiar. You don’t need specialist knowledge,” Silver Print said.
To support local photographers, Silver Print will shoulder all marketing, printing, and platform costs for the Spotlight showcase, putting no risk at all for the artists. This collection follows their same promise of promoting Filipino artists and photographers, from their successful 2020 program Shelter Fund, which aided over 300 photographers in selling more than 2,000 prints during the pandemic. This time, however, Silver Print’s commitment is solidified and remains a physical fixture.
Silver Print is the archival printing arm of Shutterspace Studios, a premier photography and video production space, and is the official printer of Fotomoto. The studio has produced exhibition prints for World Press Photo 2023 and works with photographers, galleries, and institutions across the Philippines. They earned the Hahnemühle Certified Studio Gold in early 2026, cementing their status as a skilled printing partner offering quality prints produced on Hahnemühle media.
Spotlight’s Open Studio begins on November 7 at 2 p.m., while the Launch Program commences at 5 p.m., both at Shutterspace Studios.
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Spotlight by Silver Print is a living collection of Filipino photographs opening in Katipunan on November 7, where enthusiasts browse and buy works by local photographers.
Spotlight opens in Katipunan on November 7. Open Studio begins at 2 p.m., and the Launch Program begins at 5 p.m., arriving in time for the celebration of photography’s 200th year.
Spotlight offers A5, A4, A3, A2, and A1 prints, plus Crate Editions: A4 prints in 12×12 inches, about the size of one vinyl, that can be flipped through like records.
Every print uses museum-grade pigment inks on acid-free Hahnemühle paper, is hand-signed by the artist, and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Silver Print is a Hahnemühle Certified Gold Studio.
Silver Print covers all marketing, printing, and platform costs, so photographers carry no risk, building on its 2020 Shelter Fund, which helped over 300 photographers sell more than 2,000 prints.
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