Lesbian Engagement Session | Vida and Arra

In a world where everything seem modern and open, there are still things that most people would rather leave untouched and unspoken. But also in a world where everything seem different and in disarray, there is this one thing that’s common with each and everyone of us, and that is our capability to love as human beings.
As unusual as this post is, Im really finding it hard to begin the write-up about Vida and Arra. Although I may be over-thinking it or I may still be in disbelief on what this was all about and on how they specifically chose me to photograph them. In the end, things that look to be as vexed as this require a straight forward answer, and we go back to love. If for them it is as simple as the affection they have for each other that allowed them to be together no matter what the obstacles are, then there is no reason to complicate it even more. Love – it is what they have and it is what they wanted to share to people and for the very reason they want to tastefully showcase this love that they chose Metrophoto to capture it for them.
They both know that this is just the beginning. There have been challenges already but that is nothing compared to those that lie ahead. There will be things that, no matter what they do, they will not have any control of – like marriage and the acceptance of other people. For now, they focus on what they can influence and on what gives them the inspiration to go on, and that is each other.
Enjoy the photos and let’s celebrate love no matter what form it is presented to us.
Special thanks to Jo Ticzon (make-up), Don Donato (hair), and Cy Bree (styling).
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Check out also this beautiful video of this shoot here by Paul Ticzon.

47 thoughts on “Lesbian Engagement Session | Vida and Arra

  1. Juju

    Dude, u r just…damn….lol…I bow down to thee. Ladies, u just been metrofied by THE BADDEST man alive =)

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  2. CM TALISIC

    METROMAN YOU’RE THE MAN. I AM LITERALLY IS SHIVERING AFTER LOOKING AT YOUR WORKS. AWESOME!!!!! YOU’RE SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO US PHOTOGRAPHERS. =)

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  3. Enshong Miranda

    DJ Arra! Wow! I did not expect this. Amazing work Metro Photo! You’re one of my inspirations as a photographer. I’ve met DJ Arra too in a club here since I was their official photographer there. She’s really pretty, makes really good music, and makes people really stand up and have fun partying. I’m happy for her with her relationship but I did not expect this! Great job idols! :D

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  4. sapphiclover

    I’ve been looking all over for a same-sex pre-nup! Finally here’s one! A & V are stunningly gorgeous and seeing their intimate moments is such a guilty pleasure. It was captured beautifully. Cheers to true love & gay marriage.

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  5. Rex Polito

    Awesome set Oly… very classy dude!… the couple and thier expressions/projections really look beautiful…

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  6. Mark Anthony Datuin

    What an awesome piece of work this is Oly. You did a great job capturing all angles and catching every moment. You rock dude! Keep it up!

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  7. Melanie Basaysay

    love.. it was really evident in each single photos captured by you Sir. Lovely couple. Great job. :)

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  8. hongluong72

    This is absolutely stunning!! You are a wonderful photographer and beautifully captured the souls and passion of these two! The background is just breathless!!

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  9. Pats

    Oh my. I am as well in a lesbian relationship, going on 3 years. and this shoot, is definitely changing me and my partner’s time phasing about getting married. THIS IS LOVE.

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  11. pi3.14

    The photos truly framed moments of affection that are otherwise shunned elsewhere. The ladies allowed the photographer to see what has long been left to many closets. This pre-nup is one for (history) herstory! Congrats to the brides. :)

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  12. Edz

    very tastefully and professionally done, the photos.. and the brides? i am in awe at the raw emotions they have depicted in all the pictures.. really, no words can ever describe the work you have done! more power, sir! :)

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    1. admin Post author

      Thanks Dee! well, we’ll see – I think there’s something that can be done there as well :)

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  13. pao f

    this is absolutely amazing! i haven’t seen any same-sex, let alone lesbian couples’ pre-nup so tastefully done. Very classy indeed. Something I’d want for myself in the near future. great job!

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  14. denise nicole

    I am in AWE of the beauty here on these pages. Each session I go to my draw drops lower to the ground. Dumbfounded by how creative and beautiful your art is. So very captivating. I can’t pull myself away even for one second to jump in the shower and get ready for my day. I want to get lost in this blog forever. The feelings you bring out of your couples are amazing. I am HUGE on emotion and sensuality and you KILLED it with this one!!!! KILLED IT!!! What a stunning couple!!!! May they continue to lean on each other for the difficult roads they are bound to run into. Let their love shine and be the focus of their path. Thank you for showing the RAW beauty of love. And bless your clients for allowing you to. I need to reach deep down inside for my creativity as an artist. You have inspired me to find myself. I need to let go of the side that continues to stay inside the box. Where it is safe. I must unleash who I truly feel I am as a photographer. And I have you to thank. xoxo

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