There is something about Cebu that makes memories feel heavier, in the best way. Maybe it is the closeness of families, the way celebrations stretch beyond the day itself, or how milestones are shared not just with people, but with entire communities. Here, moments are not rushed. They are felt.
It is within this deeply sentimental culture that iClone3D found its home.
As the first 3D memory-capturing studio in Cebu, iClone3D offers a new way of preserving life’s most meaningful chapters, not just through photos or videos, but through tangible keepsakes you can hold, display, and pass on. At the heart of it all is Ivy Pilapil, whose vision was born from a deeply personal understanding of how fleeting life can be.
A Vision Rooted in Family and Meaning
“I’m a wife, a mother, and an entrepreneur, and those roles shape the way I see the world,” Ivy shares. “I’m always drawn to creating things with heart, ideas rooted in meaning, emotion, and genuine connection.”
For Ivy, business has never been just about innovation. It has always been about intention. “My journey, the people I love, and the moments I hold close influence everything I create,” she says. “Both personally and professionally.”
That perspective made Cebu a natural starting point. “Cebu felt like the perfect place to introduce something like this,” she explains. “We have strong family values here. We celebrate milestones together, and we deeply treasure memories.”
With its strong family values and deep respect for shared milestones, the city felt aligned with what iClone3D was meant to become. The studio was never envisioned as a novelty, but as a meaningful addition to how people here already remember and celebrate life.
Being the first 3D memory-capturing studio in the city, iClone3D was designed to offer more than photographs. “We wanted to give people a more personal, physical way to honor the moments that matter most,” she adds.
Capturing Presence, Not Just Images
The idea behind iClone3D began with a simple but powerful realization. “Life moves fast,” Ivy reflects. “And the moments we wish we could keep forever often pass quietly.”
While photos and videos have long been the standard for preserving memories, Ivy believed something was missing. “Most keepsakes stop at photos or videos,” she says. “They’re beautiful, but they don’t fully capture presence.”
3D capturing allows moments to be experienced differently. “Photography captures an image. Video captures movement,” Ivy explains. “But 3D captures presence. It preserves posture, expression, and scale. It is something you can actually hold.”
For Ivy, the goal has always been longevity. “We hope people move from simply documenting moments to truly preserving them,” she shares. “With iClone3D, milestones don’t just live on screens. They become heirlooms.”
This shift transforms milestones into something lasting. From pregnancies to growing families and personal achievements, each piece is designed to stand the test of time. “These moments deserve to be celebrated as something timeless, not temporary,” she says.
Inside the iClone3D Experience
The process itself is quick but deeply intentional. “The scan takes less than a minute,” Ivy says. “Clients strike a pose, we capture them exactly as they are in that moment, and within ten days, their personalized 3D miniature is ready.”
Behind that simplicity is careful attention to detail. “Even the smallest things matter, fabric folds, posture, facial expression,” she explains. “There is no angle to hide behind, so precision is everything.”
Authenticity remains central to every scan. “We always take time to understand the story behind each piece,” Ivy says. “We guide clients on posture and expression, not to change who they are, but to highlight it.”
Her philosophy is clear. “Our goal is authenticity, not perfection.”
Many of the studio’s clients come in to mark transitions, moments they know will not last forever. “Pregnancy scans are always emotional,” Ivy shares. “Families with young children, too, because everyone knows that stage passes so quickly.”
Seeing clients’ reactions makes it all worth it. “Most people smile or laugh when they see their miniature for the first time,” she says. “They always tell us they didn’t expect it to feel so personal.”
Looking Ahead, Without Losing the Heart
As iClone3D grows, Ivy remains focused on innovation without losing intimacy. “We’re exploring new ideas like pet 3D printing and more personalized experiences,” she reveals. “But no matter how we grow, the emotional depth of what we do will always come first.”
The future may bring new offerings, but the purpose remains unchanged.
When asked what advice she would give to someone considering a personal keepsake, Ivy does not hesitate. “This version of you will never exist again,” Ivy says. “Some moments do not come back, but this one can stay.”
In a city that values family, legacy, and shared memories, iClone3D offers something quietly powerful. It gives people a way to make fleeting moments last.
Because in Cebu, memories are not just remembered. They are held close.
Photography Kyrra Kho
