Today we take you to one of the most stunning places in the Philippines for a feature of the renewal of vows of one of my closest friends in the wedding industry, Jody Liwanag.

Batanes is situated in the northernmost part of the country in fact it is so north, it is closer to Taiwan than it is to any of our main islands. I guess this isolation is the reason why the place is on a world of its own. Its topography reminds you that of the Scottish countryside and yet the people are very Filipino – warm and very hospitable. The spots for amazing photo opportunities are abound.

I’ve known Jody for more than eight years now. Being a well-known wedding planner, we were able to work together countless of times and have shared the same passion of providing the best service possible. We have grown close throughout the years, I met her Dicky and her kids, shot both her daughters 7th birthday portraits and I am now a godfather to the very adorable Jacob.

It was an amazing experience in an amazing place. Their love for each other is inspiring – even after 15 years. And after many many weddings together, I was happy to be able to witness and share my talents to Jody and Dicky this time around. I’m sure that the best is yet to come to them and their family. Enjoy the photos and the behind-the-scenes video we prepared.

Special thanks to Gideon Hermosa for Jody’s amazing bouquet, Mike Lavarez for styling the attires and to Beyond White for her wedding gown.