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Logo for Sumastre Photography, established in 2019.

Brand-Approved Hospitality Photographer For:

Hi, I'm Michael Gabriel L. Sumastre!

Internationally-featured Philippine-based hospitality photographer since 2010.


Top INTERNATIONAL clients include The World Bank,  Mitsubishi-Hitachi, BHP, Booking.com, and Pizza Hut Asia.


Shutterstock chose me as one of the “8 incredible photographers in Asia”.


 

Accredited by PhilGEPS

 

Sumastre Photography is PhilGEPS-accredited, officially authorizing us to bid on & execute photography projects for the Philippine Government and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

Accredited photo, video, and drone services supplier of Okada Manila (on-going project).

Assigned photographer for Discovery Suites' 8 refreshed premium room categories.

Brand-approved hotel and resort photographer for 16 years!

My primary style of shooting is BRAND STORYTELLING!


View some of my curated projects below.

My comprehensive hospitality photography portfolio is here!

Launching of a 4-star hotel's new premium suite.

Part of a 5-day hospitality photoshoot for THE SPA WELLNESS.

4-project rebrand photoshoot for Holiday Inn & Suites Batangas (commissioned by IHG Singapore)

Shoot for Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse

📷 When a brand is this iconic, every frame needs to tell a story of excellence.

Honored to have captured a comprehensive hospitality suite for the world-famous Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc.

This project allowed me to utilize my full creative range shooting the following:


  • high-end interiors, 
  • cinematic lifestyle moments, and 
  • mouth-watering food photography and videography.
     

My Email address and contact numbers are here!
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This invite-only premuim resort is a true definition of "Crazy Rich Asian". It is owned and managed by one of the richest families in Asia.

Hospitality shoot for SM Prime Holdings Inc. x Tagaytay Highlands

It was a privilege to be hired by SM Prime Holdings Inc. and Tagaytay Highlands to photoshoot the narrative for their marketing collaterals. My challenge was to translate their unparalleled service and atmosphere into a single, powerful visual language.


I specialize in telling the stories of world-class hospitality brands through my lens. Explore the photos below to see how we can visualize your property's unique narrative.

Watch the Video versions here!

Hospitality shoot for SM Prime Holdings Inc. x Hamilo Coast Pico de Loro

For SM Prime Holdings Inc. and Hamilo Coast’s latest campaign, the goal was clear: capture the soul of a sustainable paradise. 


My challenge for this 2-day shoot was to translate their unique blend of pristine landscapes and mindful luxury into a single, powerful visual language through both photography and cinematography.


I specialize in crafting the visual narratives of world-class hospitality brands.

Watch the Video versions here!

My specialty is shooting premium-type hotel and resort rooms.


CLIENT: THE WORLD BANK


Photoshoot commissioned by The World Bank (from their Washington, D.C. head office) to visually document the Philippines' remarkable 10-year transformation.


This intensive, day-and-night photoshoot captured the story of a nation on the rise — showcasing the tangible progress and development that define the new Philippines. 

CLIENT: Metrobank

Marketing asset photoshoot for Metrobank's annual stockholders' meeting. 


Photos were used for their books, website, brochures, pdf, etc.

The Story:


THE PHILIPPINES' energy and growth.

The client wanted to move beyond traditional imagery and showcase a dynamic and vibrant metropolis - symbolizing NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.  

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