Today’s post is something that’s close to my heart. I still consider my decision to study at UP many years ago to be one of the most life-altering I ever made. And I always say this whenever I get the chance because I’m not sure if I’d have improved myself or have as much confidence to do so if I chose otherwise—growing up in a below-middling household at the margin of Metro Manila before the internet age doesn’t expose one to what’s truly out there. 

There is nothing to compare to the nostalgia whenever I set foot in UP Diliman. I feel at home, and I feel reinvigorated. And the same goes when I meet, especially shoot, people who also have decussated the same grounds. Because of this, and because I haven’t shot here for years, I was up to creating something a bit more exciting for Doreen and Percy. 

Many background details about the shoot are covered by the BTS video below (or here), but I do want to emphasize that the goal was to always make the most out of all the people involved, especially Doreen and Percy. We wanted to showcase them and this particular campus where they met and fall in love – in a light that’s different and yet still true.

Thank you to Doreen and Percy for allowing themselves to get a little uncomfortable and have a little more fun. These two are fantastic, and I had the best time being back. Please do enjoy their beautiful UP Diliman prenup photos.

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Photo: Oly Ruiz

Make-up: Joan Quizon

Grooming: The Spoiledgroom Ph

Shoot Planning: Events Embassy Manila