When your union is sealed during an ongoing pandemic, something is empowering and unwavering about it. You chose to rise above and beyond just to make it happen, making it even more special. Paula is gorgeous, and Nico is striking. They look phenomenal in their individual shots, but the magic unfolds when their photos are taken together. There is an unexplainable spark and glitter in their eyes, something magical and pure that happens with every glance. A ceremony shot in the cool October (almost November) breeze of Baguio, Paula, and Nico’s wedding is one of the biggest events we have captured during a global crisis. The clear blue sky contrasts the refreshing greens and delicate details of the wedding itself. The harmony of the elements and the symphony of natural colors and emotions surrounded this still intimate and very elegant milestone for Paula and Nico. It was emotional yet candid, mixing laughter and happy tears. Nico’s smile and anticipation were palpable in the captured shots, a true man of the hour waiting for the love of his life. Paula was such a vision in her immaculate gown, surrounded by her entourage in varying shades of red. If you also recognize the influence and authority of those in attendance, you’d feel safe, secure, and proud. All of these made the event absolutely picturesque and memorable – indeed for everyone who attended but primarily for me, as their photographer. I’m grateful to Paula and Nico for their trust and love, and I […]

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 […]

I’ve been shooting weddings for fifteen years now. And while we have achieved (and lost) many things, some accomplishments are right there at the top in making us happy and feel so much like a winner.  One of the best ones is when we get to shoot the weddings of all siblings in the family. The loyalty and contentment it symbolizes are incomparable. While this has happened quite a few times already, today’s feature is the first time that all the weddings in the family happened in the same city outside of Metro Manila.  We traveled to Zamboanga again a few months back to shoot a wedding from the Devero Family; this time, it was the wedding of Clariz with Anjo.  It was only a little over a year when we were there to cover the wedding of Cyra, Clariz’s elder sister. While Cyra and Clariz are the only two siblings, shooting their weddings is really one for our books. Their preference for us smites us, and we love them back to bits. You see, weddings like this only get better as we get to shoot more from the same family. We become closer to everyone, and eventually, it’s like attending a reunion – a reunion that you are so excited to be a part of and to work on.  I wish that Cyra and Clariz had another sibling because I don’t think I can wait for their kids to get married. But in all seriousness, things like these are […]

Bringing you back to that wonderful day in Bohol several weeks ago when Mariane and Alvin celebrated their love in one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in the country. The wedding was stunning and yet had that laidback feeling, and the only thing that overcame the scorching heat that day was the warmth of the people that took part in it, especially Mariane and Alvin. You wish the day never ended, but we’re happy to have all these photos to share with you again to bring you back to the wedding that brought us all back in time. Enjoy.