One of the most beautiful transformations of a female person is when the time comes that she morphs from adolescence to adulthood; it is the beginning of true womanhood, entering a wonderful new chapter of her life… a chapter full of surprises, of careful decisions and discoveries. I am no woman, but I can certainly attest in the experience of turning to an adult and I really feel that this shoot certainly has a story to tell. An aspect of human existence is what we will see beyond the pictures. This unique point-of-view will give us a reflection and a magnificent glance of how each of us has a take at life: of how we were, how we are and how we will be.

This feature shares Glynmae’s beautiful 18th birthday celebration. Doing this shoot made me feel nostalgic being a child again. Capturing these shots made me remember that there were hands that guided me as I began walking until the day I walked on my own. It showed me the difference of the “then” and the life we are tackling now. The overlays of the violin and Glynmae’s sandals reminded me of hobbies when we were kids and how those interests shaped the destiny we are in today and how we share this destiny with each other to come up with a true story worth telling and how it would eventually mold what is ahead of us. Even with the group and family portraits, it somehow warped me to those times with my folks, friends and childhood pals. It would even make me wonder how they are now and that how their existence affected mine. The experiential reflection through this shoot is such a wondrous time travel and I can never thank Glynmae and her family enough for the opportunity.

Glynmae surely is sharing and creating a life of love and passion. I see these even after the celebration itself with how she enjoys the best of what life has to offer together with her family. Making each moment count.

Please do enjoy the photos. Each picture, I can say, is worth more than a thousand words and it’s a delight for childhood memories to be brought back. Glynmae’s celebration is the intricate exhibit of childhood, womanhood, friendship, parenthood (referring to Glynmae’s parents), love and life itself.

Make-up: Georginna Desuasido
Coordination: Jenny Lim
Wardrobe Styling: Jeff Galang
Videography: King of Mayad
Styling: Gideon Hermosa
Emcee: Michael Lim
Venue: Shangri-la at the Fort