Last year, for the first time, we were able to visit and shoot in the continent of Africa. It was a celebrated moment as it really felt the we have broken a barrier and have achieve one of the firsts. The first one was Morocco (see it here) and the next was Ethiopia (see it here). Two very exotic and yet distinct culture and landscapes. The Moor’s influence in Morocco is very evident in its people and architecture and it also has the Sahara desert while the mountains, tribes and stone churches of Ethiopia make it a unique location as well. They say that third time’s a charm and I have to agree that it surely was. On this trip we went to South Africa and shot in the continent’s famed safari. It was a different take on Africa compared to the first two we had and we have the photos to show for it. Dramatic landcapes, captivating creatures, and the most beautiful subjects. The way I see Africa has been changed yet again and I hope that it affects you in the same way as well. Enjoy the second part and final part of this one-of-a-kind South Africa pre-wedding.

The smell of the green grass, the touch of sunlight, and the sight of blue skies greeted us as we got underway for Kaye and Janus’ pre-wedding shoot. But most of all, it was the imposing view of the Pillila windmills that got us all exciting. Not more than just a couple of hours away from Manila, there stood such giants that made an already beautiful landscape, an even more exceptional one. It was somewhat hard to imagine how I was going to make Janus pose in front of the camera, considering that I’ve known him for quite some time. But when he arrived with his fiancé, Kaye, they were ready to slay it. Every pose was like a graceful dance. It was like watching them move to the rhythm of their heartbeat. I could feel their connection in every shot. Little instructions were needed, just more clicks of the camera. Having that vintage combi van was also a nice touch to how chill and beautiful these two and their shoot were. But it doesn’t stop there. Kaye, in particular, was full of charming energy that despite having no stylist at the last minute, she was able to improvise by choosing and doing the pullout the clothes herself. Janus, meanwhile, got the drinks and van ready. Regardless of that small hiccup and the last-minute change in venue, we finished in quite a speed and with beautiful photos to show for it. Janus and Kaye decided to make the most out […]

To travel is one of life’s greatest pleasures. To time travel, on the other hand, is one of mankind’s greatest dream. I am no Marty McFly but what if I told you that I was able to do both and have the photos to show for it? Several months ago, we visited one of the most enigmatically unique places in the world to shoot the engagement session of Sei and Paolo. Here in Havana, Cuba, you are transported to a different place and to a different time. Because of the extensive reach of the embargo that the United States has slapped on Cuba in the 60s, the country has been virtually stuck in time since. Cars, people, structures and ways of life have not changed much. It’s a dream location for any shoot. It takes something special to shoot in such a place and aptly, I have one of the most special ones in Sei and Paolo. These two are family to me and Paolo is a significant part of what Metrophoto is today. Traveling back in time and having these photos with them is surely a history we would love to back to, time and time again. Enjoy.