Stories

Family Session: Eric, Annie, and Eael

December 24, 2012 / Child Session

When Annie first sent me a text message to inquire for a family session slot, I initially declined.  December is for weddings, but for the life of me, I also felt that it is for FAMILY sessions.  ...

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Cebu Family Session

November 17, 2012 / Child Session

I love family sessions. Meet the lovelies.  I initially thought I’d be photographing a Filipino family.  But when I saw Mr. Dad approach the front desk, I knew I was wrong.  I enjoy meeting people fr...

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Commercial: Joyful

September 3, 2012 / Child Session

I find children the most interesting subject to photograph.  Their innocence and raw emotions are the ones that I try to chase.  The challenge is to look for that comfort zone.  Unlike adults, childre...

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Santa Monica Carnival Inspired Theme: The Dedace

May 6, 2012 / Child Session

Here's the family shoot we did in Santa Monica Beach with the Santa Monica Pier as backdrop.  Meet H a d j i + M a r i e  A n t o n e t t e  D e d a c e and their kids, Iya and Nio. ++ Style...

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Mother and child session: Tina + Kiera + Sean Lerin

December 4, 2011 / Mother & Child

I have a confession to make. When I was about seven or eight years old, I fell madly in love with Robby Rosa of Menudo.  Like I knew what love exactly felt like back then.  I based it on how I hang...

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Family session: Koi Borja + kids

September 13, 2011 / Family Photo Session

When she said that she’s a MOB, mother of two boys, I got interested. I sent her a friend request over at Facebook. I went through her public photos and realized how beautiful this subject is. A mo...

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Family session: Resti + Ivee = Sofie

August 26, 2011 / Child Session

She ran here and there.  Turned her head the other way.  She moved as quick as a bolt of lightning. The next thing I know, she was nowhere inside my frame. Each child I was privileged to photograph...

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Jean, Eliza, and a mermaid

July 6, 2011 / Family Photo Session

“You look like a mermaid Tita Malou!” I won’t ever forget how she said it. Because in a child’s mind mermaids and fairy tales, even if grown ups say it’s not real, a part of them still believes it...

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