Introduction

Women’s Month became a space for image-making, dialogue, and community through Her Depth of Field, a photo exhibit and workshop gathering presented by All Girls Photowalk PH in collaboration with Girls in Film PH.

Held at Headroom CDV Co. in Sta. Ana, Manila, the event celebrated the work and perspectives of Filipina photographers across digital and film. It was a reminder that photography is not only about what is seen in the frame, but also about who is behind the camera and what stories they choose to tell.

CameraHaus joined the collaboration as a partner and community bridge, helping support a space where women photographers could gather, learn, exhibit, and be seen. For CameraHaus, this is part of a bigger commitment: building creative spaces where photographers do not only access tools, but also find community, encouragement, and opportunities to grow.

Overview

Her Depth of Field was created as a Women’s Month photo exhibit that brought attention to the voices, visions, and lived experiences of Filipina photographers. The event featured works by contemporary women photographers and opened a space for conversations around perspective, identity, memory, culture, and creative purpose.

The collaboration between All Girls Photowalk PH and Girls in Film PH made the event especially meaningful. All Girls Photowalk PH has built a community around women photographers creating together in the field, while Girls in Film PH adds a strong analog photography voice to the local scene. Together, the two communities created a platform where digital and film photographers could stand side by side.

More than a gallery display, the event became a meeting point for photographers, mentors, viewers, and supporters. It showed how an exhibit can become a learning space when people are invited to listen, ask questions, and connect with the stories behind the images.

How the Event Happened

The event opened with participants arriving at Headroom, where the exhibit space was prepared across the venue. Photographs were arranged for viewing, giving visitors a chance to move through the work and experience the different ways women photographers approached story, subject, and emotion.

The program began with opening remarks from Buffy Buenviaje, founder of All Girls Photowalk PH. Her message helped frame the event as more than a showcase. It was also a gathering built around connection, growth, and the importance of creating spaces where women photographers can support one another.

Robenson Ong Lo also spoke during the opening program, sharing CameraHaus’ support for the collaboration and the growing community behind it. His presence reflected CameraHaus’ role as a bridge between brands, creators, and photography communities that are actively shaping the local creative scene.

After the opening, the day continued with workshop-style discussions and exhibit viewing. Participants listened, exchanged ideas, and engaged with the work on display. The atmosphere was focused but welcoming, giving both photographers and guests a chance to learn from the stories being shared inside the space.

Key Highlights

• A Women’s Month exhibit with purpose: Her Depth of Field highlighted Filipina photographers and gave their visual stories a dedicated space.
• Digital and film communities together: The collaboration connected photographers working across different formats, from digital image-making to analog photography.
• Community-led learning: The program included workshop-style conversations that encouraged participants to think about purpose, perspective, and storytelling.
• Support for women photographers: The exhibit reinforced the importance of creative spaces where women can connect, grow, and be recognized.
• CameraHaus as a creative bridge: By partnering with the event, CameraHaus helped support a community gathering where photographers could learn, exhibit, and build connections beyond the camera counter.

What Photographers Learned

One of the clearest lessons from Her Depth of Field is that perspective matters. Every photographer brings her own background, memory, emotion, and way of seeing into an image. The exhibit reminded participants that photography becomes stronger when those differences are not flattened, but celebrated.

The event also showed the value of printing, exhibiting, and sharing work in a physical space. Seeing photographs on display changes how people engage with them. Viewers slow down, notice details, and connect with the intention behind each image.

For emerging photographers, the workshop atmosphere offered another important takeaway: growth happens in community. Listening to other creatives, seeing how they frame stories, and hearing why they photograph can help artists understand their own direction more clearly.

Her Depth of Field also emphasized that photography is not limited to one format. Digital and film each have their own rhythm, process, and discipline. Bringing both into the same event helped show that the heart of photography is not the format, but the story and intention behind the image.

Takeaways

Her Depth of Field was a strong example of what happens when creative communities are given space to lead. All Girls Photowalk PH and Girls in Film PH created an event that celebrated women photographers not as a side note, but as the center of the conversation.

For CameraHaus, supporting this collaboration was part of a larger role in the photography community. The goal is not only to connect creators with cameras and gear, but also to help build environments where learning, storytelling, and creative confidence can grow.

Events like this matter because they make the photography community more visible and more accessible. They encourage photographers to share their work, meet other creatives, and understand that their stories have a place.

Photo Highlights

These moments from Her Depth of Field show the event as both an exhibit and a community gathering, from the opening program to the quiet details of the gallery space.