Manuel & Jewela's Wedding

Sometimes when I feel frustrated about certain things, I go back to writings that inspire me.

Last night I came across the Design Aglow blog article entitled  The Copycat Epidemic. There were two points there that went right thru me.  In order to break the copycat cycle, I need to know what makes me different.  The non-conformist me gave myself a pat on the back.  I’ve always wanted to be different!  I’m true to what I tell my clients that each photographer have different photographic voice and style.  I can’t do this and that’s style of shooting because that is not how I am.  I remember a meeting I had with a client.  She asked if it would be possible that I document her wedding, but how I edit the pictures will be according to how she wants it.  Stunned! I stammered and explained about individual styles of editing and the creativity that goes with it.  I’m sure I turned beet read.  I was so embarrassed I wanted to hide under the table.

The other point mentioned was that I should mind my own business…. literally!  I do!  I should focus on growing and evolving.  I follow a few photographer friends.  These are people who has found their individual style of shooting.  I can distinguish their work one from the other.  They inspire me without them even knowing.  I stay away from that part when I start to compare my work with that of another.  Comparison is the thief of joy after all!

The above paragraphs has nothing to do with Manuel and Jewela’s May wedding.  I just had to write the above done.  Just so I could put it out there.  Just so you know, too.

Here are some photos of Manuel and Jewela’s big day.

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Manuel & Jewela | Dress-up:  Waterfront Hotel Cebu | Ceremony:  St. Therese Chapel | Reception:  Grand Convention Center | HMU:  Erika Diaz | Gown:  Lord Maturan | Coordination:  Carlo Abaquita | Photo:  Shutterfairy Photo | Stylist/florist:  Guada Calledo