Meet the Team
With over 100 Weddings in our belt, let us help create beautiful memories for you and your loved ones.
Makoi Belen
Photographer | Founder
Nic Sarceno
Videographer | Editor
Robin Lafond
Associate Photographer
David Carlton
Associate Videographer
Arvin Maligalig
Associate Photographer
Welcome to Makoi's Wedding Photo and Video Company, specializing in capturing the beauty of fine art weddings and elopements in Saskatchewan. We believe each love story is a unique masterpiece, focusing on intricate details and heartfelt moments. Our talented team blends creativity and technical expertise to create visual masterpieces reflecting the elegance, grace, and romance of your special day. Embracing Saskatchewan's enchanting landscapes, we seamlessly incorporate natural beauty into our work, capturing the harmony between the couple and the surroundings. With a deep understanding of your wedding's significance, we aim to create a comfortable experience, discreetly documenting every smile, touch, and tear.
Meet Makoi!
Hi I’m Makoi, a Wedding and Elopement photographer based in Saskatoon, SK. Photographer and Founder of Makoi Belen Photo+Video.
Born and raised in the Philippines and now residing in Sk Canada! A happily married father of two boys and twin boys.
I’m a visual storyteller. I set my heart into finding and creating, timeless heirlooms by bringing natural light into play! I want you to be able to look at your wedding photos but rather than seeing it as a photoshoot of a wedding, I want you to feel your wedding. That is authentic and timeless! I occasionally shoot Film, yes old school film! I also shoot different kind of portraits!
Meet Nic!
Videographer/Editor
Hi, my name is Nic, an artist/filmmaker based in Saskatoon, SK. I have started as a photographer early in my career and decided to switch and focus on films around 2015. I had received my art degree from the UofS last 2017 and a diploma in Digital Marketing in early 2022. In my spare time, I watch Netflix and anime, play video games, or learn cool new things from the internet.
I found my passion in filming weddings when I first started doing it. The emotions from the surroundings let me feel that love is magical and it is truly amazing to witness. When I cover a wedding, all I focus on doing is to tell an unforgettable story through the lens of my camera. Words can't express how fulfilling it is to my soul when I deliver the short film to the couple. I feel that making stunning wedding films is my one true calling.
Meet Robin!
Associate Photographer
Hi! My name is Robin Lafond. I was born and raised in SK, and come from a farming background. I live just outside of Shell Lake and if I'm not taking pics of people I am happily spending time with my 3 daughters, husband, horses, dogs and chickens! I'm generally not a social butterfly and I recharge my batteries with nature, quiet walks and rides.
Each wedding I document is so very different, and I love this! I strive to create a story line with the photos I capture throughout the day. I am so passionate about my creative process, and my whole heart goes into every image I deliver to my clients.
Meet David!
Associate Videographer
My name's Carlton, David Carlton.
I am a married father of two beautiful girls. We love traveling, camping, and going on adventures.
https://youtube.com/@DavidCarltonAdventures
I am a movie-inspired visual storyteller or you can call me a filmmaker located in Saskatoon.
I had created several kinds of videos before such as commercials, birthdays, music videos, and short films but none of them had inspired me to do more, except for one... Weddings.
I love filming weddings because I get to capture true moments and true emotions. With these captured candid clips, I get to piece them all together to create a memorable and emotional highlight wedding film.
I am looking forward to capturing and telling your story!
Meet Arvin!
Associate Photographer
Hi! My name is Arvin. My passion for photography all started when I was in elementary. I remember owning a film camera back then, I think it was a Kodak. I remember waiting at the film lab for all the photos and look at them only to find out half of them are useless! HAHA! Good times!
Then that film camera became a digital one, I think we had a sony cybershot, then a Canon 1000D, then the rest is history.
Photography is my passion and a creative outlet for me to express my feelings when life gets busy. I love capturing and immortalizing those raw emotions my clients expresses. That’s why I do what I do!
FAQs
How long have you been shooting professionally? I started shooting professionally back in 2015. We have shot over 100 Weddings now!
Where are you based? I live in Warman, SK. I operate across Saskatchewan from Waskesiu all the way to Regina, SK. I am available for travel across Canada. Please inquire for pricing.
Do you do both photo and video coverage? Yes! Makoi and the team up to deliver the best results for your Wedding day!
Do I get a Sneak peeks highlight photos after the Wedding? Yes! I usually send out around 100 photos Wedding highlights a week or less after your Wedding!
Do you do SDE (Same Day Edit) for the video? Yes we do! It is now an add on on our photo + video packages. You can watch your Wedding highlights on the same day at the reception!
Do you shoot small Weddings and Elopements? Yes we do! I’ve always love intimate Weddings! Message me to request special pricing for this!
Do you have a 2nd shooter? Yes I do on my highest Package and also an Add On!
Do you have Insurance? You bet! 2 million liability insurance and my gears & equipment are insured too!
What is your turnaround time for the Wedding photos? I put out Wedding previews right after the wedding and I make sure to deliver the photos 4-8 weeks. I do not rush my editing since I am very picky with my colours and I make sure I deliver high quality edited images.
Do you include Wedding albums in your packages? I do not but it is optional in an Ala Carte price.