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Back in Singapore

September 8, 2010

I was not scheduled to go back to Singapore to teach Purpose Driven Photographer SG. However, Jay Jay got sick and was hospitalized for acute gastroenteritis and could not travel. So last Wednesday, we decided that I would replace him. It was a good thing my weekend was free. I believe there are no coincidences or that things happen by chance but God always plans things for a reason. I was talking to Jay Jay and told him maybe God wanted him to slow down and rest. Going back to Singapore has been full of blessings and wonderful surprises.

On the first day of my trip,  I bumped into to Francis, a friend from our SFC community, at the airport and surprisingly was on the same flight as mine. He was following Marie, his Fiance. It was his first time there so I brought him to Marie’s hotel and we had dinner at Suntec City.

Then comes PDP Workshop Day. I was going to teach composition and posing for portraits. This was the place I stayed at Tech Whye ave.


I was blessed with the kindness and hospitality of PDP SG Organizers. That’s Glyzel, Stephen and Ledda (front to back). Stephen and Glyzel are getting married on October and will be shot by our mentor, John Mateos Ong. Here we are waiting for our taxi.

After more than a half day of lecture. We all went to Esplanade area to practice shooting. We had model volunteers Kevin, Connie and Shanana. Here are some of my takes from the day.

Presenting the 2nd Batch of Purpose Driven Photgrpahers

After a hard day’s work. Some of our students/friends from the 1st batch took me out. Stephen, Connie, Lorraine and Raymond (her husband) took me to Lao Pa Sat for some authentic hawker food.

After dinner, we headed to Clark Quay to relax and unwind. The nice thing about Singapore is that you’re free to shoot anywhere and the place had so many nice spots to shoot, so we made the most of the evening and fired away.

Finally, I have a decent shot…

Thanks to Connie, Raymond and Lorraine!For a night around town.

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Travel Time: Goin’ to Singapore for Purpose Driven Photographer

May 7, 2010

I’m about to leave for Singapore today to teach for our Purpose Driven Photographer. I’ll be teaching about Studio Lighting and Posing, two of my favorite topics. I’ll be back by Tuesday next week. There’s lots of exciting things lined-up for me to do there and I’ll be sure to share them when I get back. If you need to contact me, just shoot me an email.

Oh and by the way. We have a lot of events happening this weekend. First, we’re starting our 5th batch of Purpose Driven Photographer here in Manila this Saturday, and we have a total of 24 students, that’s a lot! Second, visit us at Eastwood City in Libis as we launch our LIFE Photography Program at Cradle Magazine’s Mommy and Baby Fair this May 8 and 9 (Saturday and Sunday). Visit our booth and check-out LIFE.  Also, Cradle’s Summer issue just came out and this is my first magazine cover! Third, we’re having our Before I do Worskhop this Sunday for engaged couples.

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The Wedding of Milton and Des | Sanctuario de San Antonio

March 22, 2010

Milton and Des was referred by Melvin and Aileen, my couple I shot last December 2009. They got married last Feb. 27, a day before we left for our Cam Sur worskhop with Manny Librodo. Des was simply stunning that day and wearing a Veluz gown made her so gorgeous. Funny thing is that she kept telling me during the start to use flash, as she believed it that it would  hide her “imperfections.” However,  I always believe that every bride posses a certain “glow” especially during wedding day and it was up to the photographer to unveil that unexplainable glow  and Des had it.  She was a natural in posing for the camera and her playful personality brought a lot of  funny moments while we were shooting. Milton on the other was a cool sport and let us do our thing and be creative with our shots. The mood that day was fun and relaxed and we all had a blast shooting these two.


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Tristan and Gen’s 30-Minute Engagement Shoot

March 9, 2010

After our Single’s for Christ Conference in Davao last Feb., some of us stayed to go sight seeing in Davao. One of the places we went to was Samal Island. Our newly engaged friends’ Tristan and Gen was with us so I took the opportunity of taking a quick engagement shoot. I had limited time to shoot since we dedicated the day to recreation (or more of sleeping I must say since most were really tired from the conference). What can you do in 30 minutes and with a 50mm lens?  A lot if you already have a vision of what you want to shoot. As a photographer there are so many external factors that sometimes you cannot control and you need to do your best with the time and resources you are provided with at a certain situation. Here’s how you can make the most out of shooting in 3o minutes at the beach with one lens. Congratulations Tristan and Gen!

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The Manny Librodo Workshop for Imagine Nation

March 7, 2010

Last March 1-3, we trooped to Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Pili, Camarines Sur for an internal workshop with Manny Librodo, an award-winning travel and glamour portrait photographer. Manny is on a league of his own and he has created his own unique style of portraits that has given so many accolades here and abroad. I already featured Manny on my previous article for Manila Standard, which, made me more excited because I know he brings a lot of fresh and creative ideas since he is not a wedding photographer and will give us a different perspective in shooting portraits. The first day was the actual shoot with models, the second day was on post-processing of images and the third day was for wakeboarding!  Here’s some of my favorite images from the workshop.

Kharu, Manny’s favorite and popular model/subject who has won for him so many photography contest awards, was able to join and model for our workshop. I must say she really is excellent at what she does and we we’re all captivated by charm and grace. More admirable is her humility and friendliness to everyone. We had lots of fun hanging-out with her and became our new wakeboard buddy.

We had local models to shoot there.

Monique, our mentor John Ong’s wife, also became our model that day.

Along with our beautiful apprentices who joined the fun and  modeled for us. Here’s Tin…

and Marie…

also Shyla…

After our workshop on Day 2, we still could not stop shooting. We were all inspired by Manny’s teachings that we decided to ask more of our Imagine Nation girls so we can practice some more. Here are the results…

Meet Jaja aka Rihanna

The Empress Jamie

and the water goddess Gracielle

Thank you again Manny for blessing us with your time and talent. We learned a lot from you. Also, thank to Kharu and all the Imagine Nation ladies for being such a cool sport in letting us shoot you all.

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Merry Weddings!!!

January 5, 2010

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Before anything else. I know it’s such a delayed greeting. I know things have been very quite in my blog for the past few weeks since we’re still in the middle of “Mad” season. December and January are the busiest times of the year for us wedding photogs and this last December was no exception. Anything goes and things happen unexpectedly… the good , the bad (like getting sick due to lack of sleep because consecutive -days shooting)  and the memorable. As a wedding photographer you have to embrace and love all of these experiences and surrender and depend on God to carry your couples and our team through wedding day. Here’s a preview of my December shoots, Finally! My new year’s resolution is to blog more and consistently. Enjoy the images and to my couples, I pray that God pour his blessing and favor upon your marriage :)

Dec 6 : Sam and Meileen @ Iloilo

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Dec. 11 – GP and Tanya @ Sofitel Hotel Garden

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Dec. 18 – Andrew and Crissy @ Shrine of Jesus (SM Mall of Asia)

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Dec. 19 – Neil and Rhoze @ Fernbrook

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Dec. 26 – Din and Sharon @ Don Bosco

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Dec. 27 – Philip and Marlette @ Alabang

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Dec. 28 – Jay and Helen @ Malate Church

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Dec. 29 – Melvin and Aileen @ Sofitel Hotel Garden

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Dec. 30 – JR and Anne @ Christ the King Church

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Kobe in Manila ‘09 gives to Gawad Kalinga (GK)

July 31, 2009

I’ve been blessed to shoot Kobe in Manila last week. But my main purpose there was to cover Gawad Kalinga (GK) Sagip kids who were going to receive a gift from Kobe. They were the only one’s who got close to Kobe and were able to get autographs. I only found out a few days before when Junie told me that GK was asked her if I was available to shoot for them. GK is one of the causes I strongly support and whenever I have time I would always do volunteer work for them.

Good thing I was free…thank you Kuya Luis and Mari! Here’s how this awesome day went…

Kobe was scheduled to appear at at NIKE Store at Bonifacio High Street .

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Junie, my girlfriend, is a big Kobe and Laker fan. She’s also a GK volunteer.

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The GK Kids along with Kuya Luis Oquinena, GK Executive Director,  anxiously waiting for Kobe.

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KOBE!!!

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Kobe meets the GK kids for the first time and he receives a gift from them. They were the only guests to get close to him.

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…and the only ones to get and autograph

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Kobe also gave a donation for GK. How cool! Thanks Kobe!

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Kobe loves Manila so much he decided to give away the sneakers he was wearing, according to him he doesn’t do this.

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After High Street, he went to Ultra for his basketball clinic.

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For more scenes from that day you can check out my multiply site.

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Island Fever

June 26, 2009

Just a few more days to go and Imagine Nation will be hitting the shores of Boracay! The anticipation and excitement is at fever pitch!

We are celebrating two important milestones in our Imagine Nation family as we shall be witnessing not only one but two weddings from our very own. Our mentor, John Mateos Ong and Monique Lopez will tie the knot on July 1. Also,  one of our master photographers, Jason De Guzman is getting married to Loi Concepcionon July 4.

John and Monique

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Jason and Loi

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Most of us will be there from July 1 to 6. We may not be able to reply to our emails as quickly as we want to so better text or give us a call on our cell if you need to contact us.

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Lovely sunsets and being in the company of great friends…what more can we ask for. Thank you God for such a wonderful blessing. To everyone attending, see you there! Bora here we come!

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Coming to America

April 8, 2009

This morning, I received an unexpected surprise and blessing, I got booked for my first U.S. Wedding! Thank you Lord!

After I just woke, I read a text message from our mentor, Sir Jong,  to check our online booking calendar. I didn’t check it at once since I usually gravitate towards checking my email first after I wake up in the morning. I saw on my email an inquiry for a wedding shoot for October 10, 2010 from a girl named Frances. She only mentioned her wedding date but no place and time. It  then occurred to me that this may be related to Sir Jong’s text message and hurried to check our booking calendar and to my surprise I saw – Enrique and Frances, October 10, 2010, Grand Newport Plaza, California.

Ok,  I was a bit confused and I only have an inquiry email but how come I was already booked on that date. I texted Sir Jong to double check if it they were the same girl and he said it was and she already paid for the reservation date. It turns out, they were already talking and Frances decided to book me. WOW! Thanks Sir Jong!

Early this year, I really prayed to God and asked him to let me experience shooting U.S. destination weddings. Months went by and it seemed like it would not come anytime soon but I remained hopeful someday it will come and it eventually did!

In times like these,  God has reminded and affirmed me how faithful he is and hears our prayers. That we just need to hold on to him and joyfully wait for him. For there may be times that the things we pray for don’t readily get answered by God because he may be teaching us something or he feels that it is not yet the right time. But at the end of the day, God will always deliver, but in his time and not ours.

Here’s the Grand Newport Plaza in Costa Mesa, California where I’ll  be shooting Enrique and Frances’ Wedding.

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I’d like to leave you with this wonderful verse that Sir Jong shared to us last Monday.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

This verse really sums up my experience leading up to this day. When we anchor our faith in Christ, all things are possible. May God be praised!

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VIVA CEBU!

February 27, 2009

Back from a wonderful and blessed 9 day trip in Cebu and there are so many stories to share. My main purpose was to attend our Single’s for Chirst International Convention held at SM Cebu City. It was 3 days of getting to know more about Christ and learning to be a better Christian. I was really blown away by the workshops and I learned how to be a “Fisherman for the Lord” and how to “Walk on Water”. I’ll tell you more in detail in my future posts. Here’s a few images from my trip…more to come!

Love for God.

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Our 100+ strong SFC Makati Chapter Delegation.

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After our conference, some of us decided to stay and explore what Cebu was to offer and we were so blessed to experience God’s wonderful creations.  There were so many places to go to and within three days we were able to visit some of Cebu’s “not so usual places to got to ” like Moal-Boal beach and experience seeing “Pawikan” or Sea turtles , which are so rare to see. Also, the food was glorious! and if you know where to go, the food can be really cheap. Special thanks to Sheila Lacustaltes and her super nice parents, she’s our SFC chapter mate who hosted our stay and showed us around her town. I have officially fallen in love with Cebu.  More stories and images to follow here’s a glimpse from our adventures.

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