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Raymond & Dea’s Super Small Wedding

With weddings returning to their usual format
I’d say Raymond and Dea’s can be considered super small
As a matter of fact, it was a little overwhelming
Because it brought nothing but nostalgia
It terribly resembled the day I got to walk down that same chapel back in 2021

I’d met Dea in the office where we’d bump into each at the pantry months ago
When she began to talk, I knew where it was going
I said yes, I was going to be there to take pictures

These days I approach weddings with reckless abandon
And I’m particularly grateful people like Dea and the few others
Allow me to just be myself. Somewhat good in pictures but better in blogging.
Nevertheless, I always give it my best
Although sometimes I feel my best isn’t good enough. What?

Thank You kaayo Raymond & Dea.

March 17, 2024

Alvin & Rheyna’s Wedding

This year marked a decade since I bumped into this family
Coincidentally, it was also around this time back in
2014 when I first met the bride’s elder sister in Krispy Kreme
Did I already tell you I left her payment on the table?
Luckily, I came back and it was still there :D

Thousands of pictures and all sorts of food after that
Here we are still. Peeling away the years with a deepening friendship.

I can still remember taking pictures during the proposal back in 2019.
Walking around my neighborhood back in 2020 for their pre wedding
And the civil wedding which happened around that time as well.

What I’m trying to say is, I am utterly grateful
To still be taking pictures for the same people
After 10 wonderful years.
Congratulations Alvin & Rheyna.
Thank You for always having me around.

February 8, 2024

Pearl & Carven’s Pig & Palm Wedding

At first, I thought they weren’t related.

Pretty much a lot like when I got married.

February 7, 2024

Paul & Joy’s Baclayon Church Wedding

Over 10 years ago, I have had the privilege to look after interns.
I would not have any issues if that happened now, but 10 years
ago, I was a 30-something without any background on being a
teacher at all. I was lucky, I guess, that the bunch I took under
my wing were kind kids who were as eager as me when it came
to learning.

Well, time flew by and here we are 10 fruitful years after. All of
them slowly settling in into life the best they can I could say.

One of those was Joy, who asked me a few months back if I can
come to Bohol to take pictures of her wedding. She had booked a
photographer already but asked me to take charge of the usually
missed pictures. Aha! So I did.

I had spent a little over a year with these kids yet I’d like
to think I taught them a little something which isn’t just about
work but about life particularly. At least I hope I did.
Nevertheless, I hope to see all of you in November, when another
one of you will settle down.

Thank You Paul & Joy!

It’s funny because I remember her being exactly how she is today. I guess parents look at their kids that way, is it?

I clicked only when I felt like clicking.

The good thing about not being pressured to curate photos.

Another one of my interns from 10 years ago.

I believe this is the second oldest church in the Philippines.

But we also had to take a few photos outside.

Good thing the church made a wonderful background.

Thanks for asking me to take photos you two!

The host took a while to finish the program. Grrrr!

I will have to end this post where wedding usually go to. KIDS! Thank You Paul & Joy.

September 24, 2023

Sam & Brandon’s Wedding

These days, the minute I try to think I can blog like 5 years ago,
Life reminds me that I don’t live by myself anymore.
And while I do miss writing as much, I kind of think some of it
Can wait while I try to live in the moment too.

But I do try to find some time to curate and post pictures around here
I actually even need to work on the blog because it looks terribly outdated.
Nevertheless, it is what it is and even if I don’t get to spend too many hours
Writing around here, I believe it is important to keep the blog alive.

I took these photos around 2 weeks ago which means it took
me two weeks to come up with all of these pictures and words
When before it would take me just a day or so. Oh well!

Sam, thank you for having me around!!!
I hope to see you soon again.