Stories

Chloe’s 7th Birthday

April 18, 2022 / Birthday

The best parties are the ones done at home! It used to be that way growing up. There was no need to dress up, except maybe for the birthday celebrant. The kids in the neighborhood would show up wea...

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Eli Turned Two

April 16, 2022 / Birthday

I’d travel all the way to Sogod again if it would mean I’d take pictures of this family! There are families that I’ve met along my journey as a photographer that I keep going back to. Some became a...

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Turning Eighteen.

March 21, 2022 / Eighteen

I seldom do pre-debut sessions but when I do, I go keen on my observation about how the young ones are today. I remember when I was in high school, I was chaperoned wherever I went. There were many pa...

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Hale Manna Xai’s Eighteenth

December 7, 2021 / Special Needs Family

"Wow Xai, you are a big girl na! Happy eighteenth!" That was my first reaction when I saw her again during her eighteen birthday celebration. The first time was when I photographed her parent's wed...

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Hale Manna: Brio’s Second Birthday

May 18, 2021 / Family Photo Session

I cannot count the times I have photographed the Habana family. I've witnessed their family grow and have been THE ONE to freeze moments for them. I am forever grateful to be part of every celebration...

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Steve, Gel, Amber & Scarlette

September 24, 2019 / Family Photo Session

A family session is a challenge when there are kids aged one to five years old, but I don't see this as a challenge. I see it as an opportunity for me to capture the realness of the family. Authentici...

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Natalia’s Second Birthday

August 22, 2019 / Birthday

The last time I saw her was last December for a quick Christmas family session. She was a bit shy back then and wasn't really in the mood for some photos. When I saw her again during her birthday cele...

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Alfonzo’s Birthday Session

May 12, 2019 / Family Photo Session

Meet Alfonzo! He is Marcus's younger brother. I first photographed Marcus when he turned one. Back then he was so little, he just stayed in one place. When I saw him again during his mom's maternit...

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