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Smart Parenting Feature: Delamar and Tyler
Growing up, I remember my mornings being colored by Chico and Delamar’s laughter as we listened to The Morning Rush daily at Monster Radio RX93.1. On the way to our shoot, I couldn’t keep myself from smiling from ear to ear when we were told that we’d be off photographing Delamar and her family. I’m pretty sure, my sister who was with me at the shoot also felt the same way. hahaha! Together with Smart Parenting Online’s Lei Sison and Rachel Perez, we got a chance to get to know Delamar, Tyler and their super cute kids — Cooper and Parker through their interview and portrait session. As Delamar shared her…
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Sadie’s Madeline Birthday Bash | Ayala Hillside
The theme song of the kids TV Show Madeline immediately came to mind as soon as I saw Mom Sher, and Sadie enter the room. They were so cute in their matching Madeline outfits and Sadie even had a hat as well, just like how Madeline really is. While writing this blog post, I couldn’t help it! I just had to go onto Youtube to listen to the opening song, again ( and maybe 1-2 episodes)… hahaha! Even though Sadie’s party was a kids party, I think of it as a really elegant little girl’s party. With flowers in place of balloons that we normally see, and touches of white,…
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Family Time: Kakam, Mea and Riley | Ateneo de Manila University
There’s something very sweet and tender about going back to your roots. For Kakam who has studied in Ateneo, returning to the grounds that help shape how he is as husband to Mea and a dad to their son Riley, is a nostalgic feat. It is also in this campus where dormers Mea and Kakam first met and eventually became a couple. One sunny afternoon, we found ourselves, looking back at our own journey as classmates, and also looking forward to how this little guy Riley sees his own adventure. Running around, tripping, standing up and learning how to walk again, are just some life lessons which are also applicable…
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Coming Home to Inay | Portraits at Manila Orchidarium
I’ve been photographing lots of young families lately, and have been assisting them on preserving their moments through print. While checking out my hard drive, I stumbled upon an old photoshoot that I felt was still relevant to share. Shooting weddings, portraits, and birthday parties, has really helped to grow my heart for families ( clients, and even my own as well). Can you Imagine how big your family may be around 25-30 years from today? Have you ever though that you may have actually given birth to the best of your friends? In truth, this really is, a Post Mother’s Day blog entry dedicated to moms of all seasons…
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Up, Up and Away with Lia Noelle | Park Terraces Birthday Party
Lia Noelle celebrated her first birthday in “flying colors” (quite literally that is!). Arriving at the venue, I haven’t even picked up my camera yet, and I already knew how lovely this little lady’s party would be. When I arrived, Blue (Dad) was overseeing the finishing touches for the event, while Mara ( Mom) was taking care of Lia and getting her ready for the party. Lia entered the room with full energy. She really enjoyed walking around and meeting everyone in her cute birthday dress. Happy Birthday again Lia! I hope someday these photos will make you smile even more, when you’re old enough. Enjoy the photos. 🙂 It also was nice to…
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Welcome to the Christian World Luis | Santuario de San Antonio Baptism
Luis is one of the super-smiley kids who are always hopping around on my newsfeed. He came into the world last year, and ever since then, Mom Debbie has been so generous in sharing her moments with Luis and Dad Enrik. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one delighted by this bundle of joy. But I do feel quite lucky to be able to celebrate more milestones with their family. For his baptism, we went back to the same church where Enrik and Debbie got married – Santuario de San Antonio. With the many couples whose weddings we’ve photographed in the same place over the last 5 years, I…
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Printed Matter: Artist Lorra Gets Featured at Celebrity Mom
I just want to share my happiness from seeing one of our photos published :). This month, May 2016, our friend Lorra shares her experiences as a first time mom over at Celebrity Mom magazine. I’m so glad we got a chance to celebrate with her through a maternity photoshoot, because just a few weeks later, her baby Oliver was born. Anyway, yeaaay! See the full set of Lorra’s photos here or just click on the image below. Grab a copy of Celebrity Mom (May 2016 with Bianca Gonzales on the cover) and find out more about what Lorra shares about motherhood. By the way, Happy Mother’s day to All Moms!
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Smart Parenting Feature: Mommy Princess and Kobe
While the whole world pays tribute to one of the greatest basketball players of all time, we also celebrate our fine moments spent with the super talented Princess Velasco and her son Marcus Jacobo whom she fondly calls “Kobe” :). Kobe has grown so much since the time of our photo shoot with Smart Parenting. Yet when you read about Princess and her stories about pregnancy and birthing, it still seems like it just happened yesterday. Enjoy the Photos! Find out more about how Kobe’s nick name came to be, according to his Mom and Dad as told to Smart Parenting’s Rachel Perez ( My Birthing Story : Princess Velasco).…
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Infinitely Elegant: Mommy Portrait Session
To celebrate her journey as a first time Mom, Donna had us create some maternity portraits for her and my brother Nikoy to keep. This is their third photoshoot with us, and we’ve gone a long way from their International Engagement Session to their wedding and also our pocket events. Because we’re family, we get to celebrate these milestones together. Just like other moms, she too had her own stories to tell about the first three months carrying our soon to be nephew. Books, articles and regular checkups with the doctors, say, yep, it’s really like that. Nevertheless, here we are now, embracing life’s amazing moments with gratitude and a different, yet…
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Rafa Love! | A Tennis Inspired Christening Party at Santuario de San Antonio
During their wedding, Irvin and Tina asked the Lord to bless their relationship in front of their family and the very best of their friends. The same people were witnesses to how they grew together as a couple in their community – Singles for Christ. As they celebrate new milestones together, they come before the Lord again to welcome their son Rafa ( short for Rafael Enrique) to the Christian world. Both Baptism and Reception were held at the majestic Santuario de San Antonio ( McKinley Rd). They picked a tennis inspired theme. Along with motivational quotes placed on frames as accents at the dessert table, bible verses were also…