I always look forward to shooting out of town, most especially since it’s been hard to travel since this pandemic started. Traveling is a breath of fresh air even though it’s for work. That’s why I am so thankful that I was given a chance to shoot Louise’s pre-debut before season 2 of this enhanced community quarantine started.

I was deeply humbled when I met Louise. She told me that she thoroughly researched my work to the point that she knew all the names of the debutants I have shot in the past. I was glad when I heard that Metrophoto had the kind of style she had always envisioned her pre-debut to be. So when the day came for us to shoot, she went there expecting, not only to get tired but also to have fun. 

To all debutants, I know that this pandemic is getting you down and you deserve the spotlight. But I hope that you will not lose hope. May you find joy and inspiration as you look through Louise’s photos. Enjoy!

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Photo: Kiko Pascua

Styling: Yvonne Camay

Make-up: Albrenn Malinao