Even after countless out-of-town sets, the prospect of shooting a celebration for the first time in a location I’ve never been to never fails to excite and inspire me.
For Samantha and Cheston’s wedding, we were given the opportunity to shoot at the magnificent Misibis Bay, located in the beautiful province of Albay. I was truly excited for this shoot to the point that I didn’t mind, due to my tight schedule, travelling overnight via land in order to reach the venue. And it was well-worth the effort when I feasted my eyes on the poignantly beautiful cliffs and serene waters of the island; I was immediately enthralled.
The majestic backdrop of Misibis Bay served to enhance Samantha’s own ethereal beauty; she was truly a delight to meet, with charming looks that emanated from within, disarming anyone she’d flash that gorgeous smile at. And it was as clear as day that the groom Cheston was oh so smitten by his bride; all throughout their wedding day he could not contain his joy, constantly grinning ear-to-ear with that smile that one makes when they believe they are the luckiest person on the planet.
And Cheston was indeed the luckiest fellow alive as he watched, with tears of joy in his eyes, his stunning Samantha walk down the aisle towards him. Family and friends gathered around were not able to stop the shedding of their own tears as well, which I personally see as an exemplary omen signifying that their loved ones were truly celebrating the genuine love that Samantha and Cheston have and hold for one another.
As the bride and groom said their “I do’s” and shared their first kiss, I couldn’t help but feel deeply grateful that I was there to document this very first, most special day of the rest of their lives. Samantha had mentioned to me that she had been a fan of Metrophoto for quite some time now, and shooting her wedding to Cheston has indeed turned me into a fan of their own love story for the rest of time. Thank you, Sam and Cheston!
Photo: Oly Ruiz
Planning: OV Dream Events
Wedding Gown: Patricia Santos PS Officiel
Make-up: Mark Kingson Qua
Hairstyling: Aries Manal
Flowers and Styling: Gary Abar Dacanay
Emcee: JC Alelis
