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Michelle and Gijs – A Meteora Prewedding
The first time I met Michelle to discuss about her wedding details I’d never have guessed that behind her simple looks and personality lies and adventurous spirit. It is exactly that adventurous spirit that allowed her to go backpacking to Cambodia, there she met up with another group of backpackers and decided to join in on their itinerary. On that same trip, Gijs arrived and joined the group as well. The group decided to journey on motorbike the next day, to which they should go in pairs, and Gijs was paired with Michelle. Whatever conversations that transpired that day must have made a connection between these two, so much so…
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Nic and Blanche – Love Goes Far
Ilocos Norte has always beheld me with it’s mix of raw nature and beautiful man made structures, so when Nic brought up the idea of traveling up north for their prenup, I was excited for the possibilities. In the span of three days we covered locations from the UNESCO world heritage site of Vigan, to the Sand Dunes of Paoay, and all the way up to the Windmills of Bangui. One of the major difficulty we had were the winds up on our northern locations since we were at the edge of a brewing storm, it was moderately uncomfortable to keep a straight face but they were more than up…
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Michael and Stephanie – Hands Together
HMUA: Jefrey Pahn Bridal Gown: Rex Domogma Bouquet and Styling: DIY Bunny Coordinator: Lyz Tiongson Preparations: Makati Shangri-La Ceremony: Holy Trinity Parish Reception: Century Seafood Videography: Jonard Santos Videography Photography: Derrick and Jasper of Imagine Nation
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Living the Lime Life – Lime Hotel Boracay
It’s nice to have an assignment that forces me to switch modes from fast paced shooting to something that allows me to take things slow, so slow it felt like a vacation all through out. Such was the experience when I stayed in Lime Hotel in Boracay. Their welcome drink matches their color scheme. Found along Boracay Main Road near Regency Alley in Station 2, the place has a fairly modern but relaxing vibe. The rooms are spacious, most of them with balconies that reward you with sweeping views. The Sky Lounge unintentionally serves as an ante to the fabulous view you’ll see when you step out into the pool…
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Camera on Hand – Baguio, A Home for the Heart
Baguio has always been an escape for me, a place where I can forget about the seriousness of life and take things slow… really slow. What I enjoy most of the time is how I become more conscious of each moment during the days I spend there. Here are snapshots of a 2 day trip with my wife and a friend, either when were together or in times when I walk alone… I was surprised that the place were staying in is right beside Cafe by the Ruins, a huge serving of Champorado and Tuyo in this cool weather makes for a good first meal in this recent trip. We’ve…
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Randel and Lee – “In Your Presence”
“Love is being anywhere in the world as long as I am with you, because in your presence I am content.” I don’t know where I picked up that line, but I have been wishing that for myself and for my couples ever since, a relationship where they are content. I know these things are easier said than done, but tell me what is it that comes easy that is worth keeping nowadays? We travel to nearby Tagaytay Highlands for our first set where we took things slow and easy, allowing each to get the hang of being in front of the camera. With friends along, the atmosphere was light…
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Turn Waiting Into Play
I joined my friend on a ministry outing to bring some kids to the zoo and the park, we plan to finish around 5pm and head home afterwards, but due to bus problems we were forced to wait. So we brought the kids back to the park, where they played and played, and they never seem to run out of energy. I love to observe these carefree moments. But what I love more is that although they know that we have a problem with our bus, they don’t seem to mind but instead make the most of the moment they’re in. What inconveniences are you in right now that you…
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Davy and Valerie – Love that Moves
It’s a love story that sends the warmest fuzzies down my spine. Two friends whom we thought would make a good match actually became a good match, good is an understatement, great would be the right term. But while we made the match, it is them who made it work. Davy persistently asked for that first meet, and told Valerie he would only want 15 minutes of her time, it was all the time he needed to make that connection. After that Val had to go back to HK where she lived, to which Davy booked 3 round trip tickets to Hong Kong on the spot and that impressed her.…
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Jed and Lalaine Prenup – Through the Journey
Every day we each take a new step in our own lives, yet one day our paths will converge with another and it becomes a journey. When two individuals decide to take on a journey together, they realize that the problems will still be the same but the weight of it is halved, the victories will require the same hard work but the celebrations multiplied. The economy of a relationship is way different from the ones we learn in school. “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deutronomy 31:8 I…
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Camera on Hand – Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year here in Manila is one of the liveliest celebrations around. I have always made it a point to capture this celebration ever since I started photography. Yesterday I walked the streets of Binondo again but I wanted to catch something more intimate. I took very few shots but I love this one. A family having their own festivity in their salon, the people outside clueless to the mini-celebration. Here I saw memories in the making.
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