The soulful connections I’ve made through all the shoots we’ve done at Metrophoto have always been one of the most fulfilling aspects of my job.

This particular post is especially close to my heart because it has truly been a wonderful family affair to be a part of Trina and Randy’s special day, since I photographed her sister Monicca’s wedding 6 years ago and then her aunt Camille’s wedding a year after that. Czarina, the youngest of three sisters, did an amazing job on Trina’s make-up. Imagine if I get to shoot her wedding as well – three beautiful Metrophotobride sisters. Those stuff are made for movies.

I made sure to capture Trina and Randy’s wedding through the lens of not just a professional photographer, but also that of a family friend that has seen the hard work that the couple put into making sure that their special day was exactly what they wanted it to be: classic, sophisticated, and yet a standout. And that it indeed was, and more.

The couple’s special day did not come without any hiccups; what was once a guest list of about 400 people had to be trimmed to a lean 50 guests due to the health restrictions that come with these times. Nevertheless, Trina and Randy gladly made lemonade out of life’s lemons and ultimately had an intimate and beautiful ceremony celebrating their union with those nearest and dearest to their hearts.

I love looking back at these photos; the images show how much elegance, and most importantly, love surrounded Trina and Randy. May we all be inspired to continue to celebrate life and love whenever the occasion arises; choosing to believe in hope and love is truly the silver lining we all need during times of uncertainty.

Suppliers:

Photo by: Oly Ruiz
Make-up: Czari Domingo
Planning: Bespoke Manila | Ernest Pascual
Wedding gown: Jo Rubio
Video: Cinemaworks
Flowers: Jo Claravall