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At Home with the Sisons | Family Portraits
Laughter is the best heirloom. 🙂 Our family shoots are actually available all year round. But it is during the holidays when shoots like these are most remembered and appreciated. Although there are more ways these days to stay in touch with family, there is that one that that cannot yet be replaced — it’s the family noise! The funny banters between siblings, cousins, husband and wife, grand parents and grand children, is something that is unique to every family. The familiarity of course… allows for these kinds of funny exchanges to be totally and absolutely necessary. And I just love how, priceless moments, captured in stills will be reminding…
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High Tea Party with Cara | A Bridal Shower Story | Jackson Park, San Juan
I have always believed that special occasions are made even more memorable when you are able to celebrate it with your loved ones. I have been on the preparation side of bridal showers myself before, with my high school kabarkadas and yes... It’s always a riot! While I was shooting, I remembered too how it feels to string together a small, private / intimate / secret party with just one goal in mind: having a good time with the bride! Plus loads of laughter of course. It feels very nice to make someone important to you, feel special don’t you think? And together with Cara’s lady loved ones, this is exactly what we…
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Fruits and Roots | Bendicion Family Home Coming Shoot
I often get to photograph young families. From newly married brides and grooms transitioning into first time parents, we celebrate milestones together. But I must say, it is also very heart warming to see children come home and catch up with their parents. With numerous opportunities opening up all across the globe, sometimes, having a complete family photo becomes close to impossible. Yet, there are those, who are able to make it work! Like the Bendicion Family. With the news that one of the siblings was coming home to the Philippines, they opted to take time out of their own schedules to be, with each other. Now united under one…
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Cheryl Rocks Six Lovely Looks for Moms-to-be | A Maternity Shoot Series Part 1
How do you make the waiting game beautiful? Keep on having fun, and do it in STYLE! This is what first time mommy Cheryl did during her maternity photo shoot. To add to that, weeks before her session, she was already very enthusiastic in the preparation phase, constantly looking for inspirations as we wait for the coming of our photo shoot day. She rocked not one, not two, but six outfits with the help of her lovely sisters Cindy and Joanne. Girl Powaaah! Both fashionistas themselves, these girls live and breathe details. Together, these three sisters, express themselves, not only on special occasions but on a regular basis. They take…
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Samantha’s Hi5 Party ( 5th Birthday Celebration)
Hey Look it’s Sam! If you’ve been following our work, she was the ballerina baby girl who had her party in a studio last year 🙂 This time around, Sam got to celebrate her 5th birthday in one of her favorite places — her school! It’s not everyday that we get thrown back in time, wondering how things were when we were littler, but for this shoot, we truly got immersed in Sam’s world. Singing, dancing, and learning… Exploring and discovering. One of the things that I distinctly admire about this fun crew is… the amount of attention they give to finding out what Sam really wants, and also… making…
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Hugo’s Birthday PAWty | Kidzooona, Eastwood City Libis
It’s our second time shooting at Kidzooona, and it’s really nice to see both kids and adults enjoy in the same play ground. In celebration of Hugo’s first year, Mom Keena and Dad Cito came up with a PAWty. Yes, you read that right. We’ve got paws and puppies fused into their theme. I can’t wait to show you the treats at the dessert buffet, but you’ll see that later on. As for party favors and souvenirs, guests could even “adopt a puppy!” We’ve had loads and loads of smile and laughter that day. Okay now… time to enjoy the photos! Kidzooona Eastwood Styling and Dessert Buffet by Sugar Rush…
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The Journey is the Reward: Reflections About Coming Home
*COMING HOME* For many years, shooting for us meant that we’d go far, go places, explore and jump into adventure. However as of recent travels ( and shoots), we’ve come to realize that every time we do what we love to do, we the surfers of time, come closer and closer to whatever we’d treat as home. After the shoot we do come home, to our families, our favorite people, and yes, even to ourselves. When you feel at home with yourself, whether you go near, or far, whether you go simple or extra-special, you will always feel like you have already arrived instead of constantly waiting, and thinking about…
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Raielle Turns One | Disney Tsum Tsum Birthday Party
A few weeks before this shoot, I was photographing holiday gift ideas  for Smart Parenting Online. I wasn’t familiar with Disney Tsum Tsum yet, and I have to admit, I said “What is this?” when I first saw it. Yet, a Santa Clause gave me one come Christmas Time. If you scroll to the bottom of this post, I’ll show you:) hehehe! Since their wedding, we’ve been counting milestones with mom Em and Dad Raj. 🙂 Now celebrating life with their second child, and the rest of their family, we hope to inspire you, our readers, to strengthen ties with your own families and friends by creating fun memories, and bonding over…
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Tea Time with Elize| Unilab Bayanihan Center
I often hear at Church or whenever I get to hear inspiring talks on family life and parenting every now and then, that “Your family is your first ministry”. For Marge and Erik, holding an event where their huge family can come together to celebrate is a gesture of their love for togetherness and quality time. Even though Elize is still too little and too young to remember, they are already laying down some touch stones or memories for Elize to hold on to when she grows older. They prepared for a her a stylish and wonderful event that was well attended by family and friends who, one day, Elize will treat…
