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Celebrating Life with Hannah: A Grad Party Story
LET’S TIME TRAVEL! It’s not so long ago when I photographed the baptism of my godchild, Hannah. And It blew my mind when suddenly she has already graduated from grade school! My heart fluttered a bit when she entered the venue, and quite frankly, I lost my words too! I don’t even remember what I had said apart from “Congrats!” I was surprised at how time has flown once again. And before I knew it, laughter has exploded as more family members entered our beautiful venue in Marikina. We also played some games that the family and kids enjoyed, which my very good friend (Mommy) Meg prepared. We had a…
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Aisel and Justin’s Answered Prayer
It’s always fun to take photos of friends. You think you know them already because you see them ‘often’, but when you meet them at a portrait session, it feels a little more special. You also realize that you’re in a super cool situation, because they are sharing with you, an answered prayer. I once said that it’s very cool to be a guardian of good memories, for little children. But every time I do photography, I’m reminded that I am THAT child too, because the Lord is our Father. When I work with His children ( like Aisel and Justin), He too ensures that He makes good and fun…
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One with Nature at El Jardin de Zaida
I truly cherish the times when my two loves cross paths — quality time & traveling. Even though staying at home is not really a foreign or distant idea to many of us anymore, there will always be something that will make my heart jump when I become reunited with nature, fresh air, lots of sunlight and yes…wide open spaces! I’m writing this blog entry to once again give inspiration and ideas for families who are also looking for ways to continue making life memorable, while still putting health and safety as a top priority. I hope also, that as you browse the photos, you will be able to relax…
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Getting to Know Julie
These days, I feel I miss flying. But, dwelling on such does not really make things better…flying in good memories does! By now, my niece Julie is six. We met in Singapore when she was less than a year old, and then, time flew! It’s a good thing we spent time together, to collect evidence about how the Lord loves her. Now we’ve actually got something to cherish and look back at. Lovely parents, Leo and Wanying with Julie. Met my cousin Leo on my Grand parent’s Golden Wedding, Anniversary… when I was six! We were rehearsing to a cousin-group performance of “Getting to Know You” from the movie, “The…
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Tropical Birthday Party | Raienne Turns One
Meet Raienne :) Baby #3, of this Time Traveling Family :) Her sister's parties are also in my blog (Rain, Raielle,) and their cousins Andrei and 2019. I hope these cherished moments will plant joy in your heart today :)
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Niña’s Baptism | Christ the King Green Meadows
HOPE. If there’s one thing that I truly appreciate about shooting in this season, it is the presence of hope and joy in the hearts of families. Many of us have been made to stay at home for safety purposes, and well to save a life! But if we change our lenses for a little bit to focus on other angles of life in 2020, we will find life-giving moments. — Moments to be grateful for, moments to remember that blessings abound because the Lord is good. Just like welcoming our newest “tiny” friend, Niña, to the Christian world. 😉 Cara and Mike, we’ve met in a previous chapter (…
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Tala’s Baptism at Sacred Heart Parish Shrine
During the GCQ, we had a chance to be able to welcome Tala to the Christian World. Even if a lot of protocols are already being observed at the church, and things do seem a lot different from how we did things before, we may still be comforted by the thought that Jesus is the same everywhere. He hears us, wherever, and whenever we pray. Even in our silence, He is there. It is my first time to see my “home-court” in five months. This is where I go to mass ever since I was little. Sitting near the front pews while waiting for my friends Francis and Bea, never…
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Olivia’s Baptism | Mt. Carmel, Quezon City
Our family is God's first gift to us. This is a message that I always get reminded of whenever I shoot events like baptismal ceremonies. I enter the church premises with my gear on hand and "work-to-do" but I also believe that my own Father, God, is happy to see me come home to him whenever I get to serve in His house.
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Dale’s Cupcake Party | Vanilla Cupcake, Alabang Town Center
Let the children play! That was, what was playing in my mind while I was at Dale’s birthday party. His parents advised us that there really was no formal program, just play time with the kids. Which turned out to be a really awesome decision since we got loads of candid moments! Dale wanted to decorate cupcakes for his birthday, so to share this activity with his classmates and friends, they got Vanilla cupcake as a venue. A few years back, I was wishing a client of mine would particularly consider this venue since I myself am a fan of the restaurant! The kids were guided by the Vanilla Cupcake…
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Andy’s Mermaid Birthday Party | Le Blanc Hotel ( Part 1)
Welcome to Andi’s 7th Birthday Bash! Although the weather has already started to change in Manila, I believe birthdays will always be , in season. and so will making good and fun memories. I met Andy and her sister Abby both, for the first time… on their own 1st birthday parties! 🙂 And here we are again, celebrating another milestone as Andy turns seven. My heart always jumps when I’m reminded that my job is to help collect memories that could remind families to be grateful for all the blessings that the Lord sends them. To see Andy as a one-year-old, kindly click on this link. I’m making this a…