Love Worth Sharing: a Fellow Valenzuelano’s Advocacy

One Valenzuela recently received an e-mail from a fellow Valenzuelano, Jon Lazaro of Gen. T. De Leon, who is asking for support on his advocacy entitled “Love Worth Sharing”.  After exchanging several e-mails about his advocacy and asking a few more details about him, One Valenzuela would like to share his campaign by posting his replies on the following article.

Love Worth Sharing: Photography with a Purpose

About "Love Worth Sharing"*

The idea behind “Love Worth Sharing” is the question “What kind of relationship does God want for us?” We often said that we should follow our heart, or use our mind but that is being selfish, isn’t it? I have learned through time that in everything we do, we should ask God for what He wants us to do. In relationships for example, we should ask God first if this guy or girl is the one He wants for us.

Source: Jon Lazaro Photography

“Love Worth Sharing” aims to inspire the youth by telling the stories of couples who had wonderful relationships because they sought God first and they waited for God’s perfect timing. I believe that waiting is also trusting. If we trust God, we can wait.

The advocacy is open to all as long as your stories are God centered. Your stories will be evaluated and we will ask you some questions for clarifications. Every month, we will announce one winner. If you join for a certain month but did not make it, we will schedule you for the next month as long as your story is worth sharing.

Source: Jon Lazaro Photography

There is no word count limit in telling your story. It can be in English or Filipino. Your story will be edited on a 3^rd person’s view before posting.

The winner of the month will receive a free photo shoot session worth Php5000. We will organize a meeting with the couple to plan their shoot (location, schedule, and concept). Their photos will be posted on my page with their story. The couple may also request to have their copies (soft copy with watermark) for free.

Who is Jon Lazaro?  One Valenzuela asked a few more questions about his inspiration and photography background. Here is his answer:*
I have been exposed to photography since I was a child. As a child, I was raised on a traditional way. Every time we have family gatherings, we always take photographs. I saw the importance of taking pictures and how valuable the camera is.

Meet fellow Valenzuelano, Jon Lazaro.

When I entered college, I became the organization president of iObscura, a photography organization in the University of Santo Tomas. It led and helped me to master my craft as well as my leadership skills. I  met masters of photography and was inspired by them.

After college, my friends and I did some freelance works. We shoot different kinds of events like weddings and corporate events. It lasted for more than a year until we applied for day jobs.

I used to work for a Christian company for a while where I learned how I should use my skills. After resigning, I put up my own business. Jon Lazaro Photography started last September 2014. Its mission is to show love visually through photography. I believe that God is love and I think I can visualize “love” for others to see God.

My office is located at 2451 M. Delos Reyes St. Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela city. It is open from Monday to Saturday, 8am – 7pm. You can contact us at this numbers: (0906)544-5482 and (02) 245-9318. 

E-mail me at jonlazarophotography@gmail.com or like Jon Lazaro Photography on Facebook here.

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*The paragraphs above came from Mr. Jon Lazaro’s replies to One Valenzuela’s inquiries after receiving the first e-mail. Due to Mr. Lazaro’s schedule, One Valenzuela was not able to meet him personally. Kindly refer to his Facebook page for more details on the said advocacy. Check out the first featured love story in Jon's Tumblr account here.
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