Photographer BJ Pascual went viral on social media after revealing in an episode of the Killa Kush podcast a stressful encounter he had with singer Denise Julia’s team.
Despite hearing negative remarks about working with Denise Julia, Pascual still decided to take the job.
“I guess medyo kasalanan ko rin [it’s kind of my fault] that I still took the job, and it was more like a passion project cause her manager JV called me many times, like, would message me on Instagram and so we had a meeting,” he stated.
Pascual, who was at that point creatively burned out, wished to help artists like Denise Julia.
A few months later, the photographer was contacted once more by the singer’s management for a new single and album. They invited him to work on the music video and the album cover to which he agreed on doing.
Problems started to surface after having a meeting with Denise Julia’s team, despite having a pleasant start. Her team started to question the expenses for the shoot.
“Ang babayaran na lang nila is manpower and materials [The only thing they will pay for is the manpower and materials]. There is no talent fee. This is charity work na. Sabi ng manager ko, ‘They want to cancel daw the shoot.’ The reason was nag-flake daw yung hairstylist nila [This is charity work already. My manager said, ‘They want to cancel the shoot.’ The reason was because their hairstylist flaked],” he stated.
The photographer was left to handle the aftermath upon learning that shoot was being canceled.
Pascual also revealed that Denise’s team refused to pay the cancellation fee, stating that they had not yet reached an agreement that would allow the photographer’s team to proceed.
He ended his story noting that he never heard from Denise Julia or her team again after the said incident.
Upon seeing the video of his revelation, social media user took online to share their thoughts on his confession on the podcast.
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i understand the rage tho bc what was that 😭 highkey unprofessional and disrespectful https://t.co/KrrKottmuN
— dory lee 🏎️ (@hrags04) December 20, 2024
What do you expect from someone who disrespects women by making disgusting remarks just to prove she’s gay? Denise Julia, they could never make me like you. 😆 https://t.co/z23YARItcY
— Amesyl (@amesyl_crosser) December 20, 2024
Ngl, baka kaya medyo nag stay away ako sa kanya. I loved her fantasy and diva style. But work ethics talaga girl, grabe! People are supporting you so much, nasasayang lang. https://t.co/VOMzDNSbxe
— chαrlεs zαcκαrψ (@chrlszckry) December 21, 2024
denise julia def needs this bc girlie needs to be humbled so bad. https://t.co/DEA0cvXzYU
— luhan (@tayssswifts) December 20, 2024
Never, ever undermine or disrespect someone who values their work. People pour time, effort, and passion into what they do, and to dismiss that is not only rude but short-sighted. If you don’t understand or appreciate the value of someone’s contribution, keep quiet. https://t.co/ZvX8kTokmL
— ethan◡̈ (@ItsEthanism) December 21, 2024
not making it a gotcha moment pero it is what it is.
mahirap talaga mag-root for people na walang respeto sa ibang creatives. https://t.co/ROep6x4YCF
— ice (@bini_domo) December 21, 2024
Ka turn-off gurl, di ko kinakaya na di nag sorry sa dami ng inabala nya, like ginagaslight pa sila nun manager 🤦 yikeess kapag ganto din talaga client ko cancel agad, no need mga klase ng gantong client, meron nmn iba dyan na mas tao kausap 😬 https://t.co/XMvs0HsPWs
— moonchild 🌙 (@NinjaJennie) December 20, 2024
Anlala ng buong kwento. 😭 Hindi ko keri ung walang apology, then less than 12hrs before the shoot cancellation, hindi rin binayaran? Gawd. I just can’t. 🫠 https://t.co/jt3Et8fimK
— 𝚊𝚛𝚊 ✨ (@tlrjn) December 20, 2024
The singer-songwriter then posted an Instagram story announcing that she is taking a break after receiving backlash following the accusations of “unprofessionalism” from the celebrity photographer.
“Aaand that’s officially my last post for the year. Socmed break starts now. Detoxing from the digital world. Apps deleted, focus restored. Will be back next year. I love you guys,” she wrote.
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