Terra Nostra was born out of Robert and Odette Andaya’s dream to create a space for art and artists to thrive in Butuan City, and Caraga Region.
As a couple, Robert and Odette both shared a deep love and appreciation for the arts. Robert was out shooting with a film camera in 80s, and Odette was singing and dancing on stage for most of her childhood and high school years.
Together they raised three daughters in Butuan City - Angela, Isabel, and Ela. As their children were growing up, Robert and Odette encountered many frustrations when it came to the arts.
During milestones of his family, Robert would always be bothered by lack of quality and artistry in the photo and video output available in Butuan at the time. He decided to take matters into his own hands when his daughter Isabel won a kid’s pageant in 2007 and he had no decent photographs. It was then that Robert decided to embrace digital photography, to capture precious moments from behind his camera lens.
For Odette growing up in Bacolod City, performing arts were what gave life and color to her childhood. After moving to Butuan, she found that the city lacked a space for artists to share their craft, and for children to learn. So every summer she sent her daughters to Bacolod and enrolled them in different workshops, all the while wondering of when these opportunities would be available in Butuan.
The Beginning of a New Dream
As the years went by, Robert became more immersed in photography - honing his craft through workshops and conferences around the Philippines and abroad. Odette pursued her love for dance and fitness, and went on to become an internationally licensed Zumba Instructor.
It was then when the couple started to dream of creating a Photography and Dance Studio to share these passions and skills with others, and create a space for art and locally grown artists to thrive.
Introducing Terra Nostra Studios
In August 2014, Robert and Odette opened Terra Nostra Studios - A Photography & Videography Studio, a Movement & Dance Studio, and a Music & Sound Production Studio.
Today Terra Nostra Studios is home to the largest and most advanced photography and videography studio, and the largest wood-sprung dance floor in Caraga Region.
We offer professional services for Photography, Videography, Print & Framing, Sound Production, and Event Management.
We also offer numerous of classes under Art Hub by Terra Nostra Studios. These include Yoga, Pole Fitness, Choreography, DanceSports, Voice Lessons, Keyboard, Drum, and Guitar Lessons.
As the Studio continues to evolve with the many old and new artists that have become a part of our Terra Nostra Family, Robert and Odette’s dream has always been the same.
This is
... A place for families and friends to create lasting memories
... A place to learn, appreciate and share various expressions of the arts and culture
... A place where professional and amateur artists hone their craft
... A place to lift up the mind, soul and heart of our people
... A place to bring glory and praise to the Maker of our land
Thank you for reading our story, and we hope to see you at Terra Nostra Studios.
From,
The Andaya Family
