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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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Preview – Kaine and Katt
I can remember the cool breeze grazing by my arms as I move to position myself right before Katt makes her march, time seems to stop in moments like these. I take the shot, and as I walk fast to my next position, I see Kaine, with a huge smile plastered on his face, it’s so cute I laughed a bit while taking the picture. What followed was an intimate ceremony in the quaint garden of Ville Sommet, happy tears and laughter was all around. I thank God for making me an observer of a beautiful love story. Here are a few photos I’d like to share while I prepare…
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Glen and Beverly Onsite Slideshow
The beauty of a photo is that, when properly composed, each can stand on it’s own, but another strength comes when they are put together to form an complete story of the wedding day. The emotion is multiplied and the memories collide. Add music and let the whole experience take you on an emotional ride. Here’s an onsite presentation of Glen and Beverly’s wedding captured in the beautiful sanctuary of Manila Cathedral and at the warm sun-kissed bay of Roxas Boulevard. Enjoy! 160110 Glen and Beverly from Derrick Lim on Vimeo.
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Rizal and Rain – Thank You 2015
It has been a personal tradition for me to do a quick photowalk around Roxas boulevard to catch the last sunset of the year, then after that I head off to the family dinner. Last night as I was walking back to my car I decided to do a last shot at the Rizal monument along with the dramatic lights around it. In a few minutes the rain began to pour, but that only made the scene more interesting and favorable for me. But as I was setting up my phone started to ring, I thought: “Oh my, it’s dinner time already, they must be waiting for me”. But the…
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Steve and Monica – St Peter the Apostle Parish
It has been quite a while since I did a wedding in St. Peter’s in Paco, it’s a nicely designed church except for some power lines so close to the facade. One design I love though is the huge wooden main doors, it just begs to be photographed. I always look forward to capturing the moments scattered throughout the day, they’re the ones that make each wedding day unique, I especially loved the tender and funny ones from the kids, they always seem to add flavor to any “serious” event. One kid was mimicking one of the videographers of the event. Lastly, my heart skipped a beat when I know…
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Camera on Hand – Intramuros
It was supposed to be just a normal trip to Intramuros, I needed to submit some papers requirements to Manila Cathedral for upcoming weddings. I brought my camera with me because I wanted to take a walk around, maybe take a picture or two. Along the way I take pics while stuck in traffic, jeeps and passengers are my usual subjects, sometimes they mind, but usually they don’t. After submitting my papers I went out of Manila Cathedral and wondered why there were so many people wearing red, I also heard chanting of some sort at the plaza in front of the church. I thought it was part of the…
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Marc and Jen – Love on a Sunny Day
This was the one prenup that we had to reschedule because of typhoon Lando, and I’m glad we did. Although we really don’t have full control of the weather, we were thankful that the weather was perfect during the day of the prenup, sun shining down through the trees created such beautiful light. Recently they just tied the knot and are enjoying wedding bliss, so I guess it’s also good time to show some shots of the prenup. Enjoy and have a nice sunny day! Hair and Make Up by Angel Salian I also shared our experience during the morning where we had to decide whether to reschedule the shoot…
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Street Skates
I couldn’t keep myself on top of a skateboard even if I wanted to, that is why I enjoy watching those who skate and practice their tricks on the streets. I’m glad they don’t mind me taking a few pictures, I think they enjoyed it as well.
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