Stories

Dea’s Intimate 18th Birthday

December 1, 2023 / Birthday

It was one of those birthday shoot that was quick and worthwhile. The travel to this place in Carmen Cebu was all worth it. There's something about long drives that allows me to weed through the thoug...

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Shylo’s First Birthday Photo Session.

October 14, 2023 / Birthday

It's been a while! I haven't done many family sessions lately. My focus has been on other things outside my world as a photographer. I think I grew somehow. Life has always been like that. Wherever it...

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Dianne’s Birthday Shoot

August 28, 2023 / Birthday

I was nervous when we did this shoot for Dianne. I expected the studio assistant to set up the lights just like the other studio rentals. I freaked out when I realized that there was no one to help. I...

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The Sultry Ramona

June 2, 2023 / Birthday

I first met Ramona during her older sister's wedding in Cebu. She was just thirteen years old then. She turned twenty-two a few weeks ago. It has been that long! Life has a way of making us mature....

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Fe’s Soul Sierra Birthday

March 22, 2023 / Birthday

I've photographed Fe and her little boy a couple of times. Every time I do, I can't help but remember the first shoot we had. Earnest was so little then. Look at him now. He's almost as tall as his mo...

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Sabrina’s Birthday Shoot

December 19, 2022 / Birthday

I don't get to do this often. A styled birthday session for little humans turning one is so rare nowadays. The business of photography changed its landscape. I've been here for more than a decade. Som...

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Sofia’s Eighteenth Birthday Shoot

December 1, 2022 / Birthday

I don't get to photograph a lot of eighteen birthday sessions. Whenever I do, it is either I am friends with the mom or I met the mom somewhere. I especially enjoy the dynamics I have with a debutante...

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Radisson Blu: Avery’s Birthday

August 22, 2022 / Birthday

Birthdays are my favorite! It has a different vibe. When the host announces, it's time to welcome the birthday family. It is my cue to hurry to a spot where I'd get the perfect angle of the birthday f...

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