Stories

Island life

April 5, 2015 / Personal

The ocean!  A reprieve from the city life.  I love it there -- Moalboal.  I cannot begin to describe the beauty of the reef.  How friendly the turtles are.  They are so used to divers they just lo...

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Finding time: Bantayan Island

April 1, 2015 / Personal

Time.  It has been very elusive these days!  I have deadlines to meet, but I try to find the balance among these three:  family, work, and play. A many years ago I was a corporate slave.  I sat...

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A flower for you mama

March 22, 2015 / Personal

I think the most beautiful part of being a mother is when your child reaches a milestone and somehow you also feel like you have reached it too. My first born graduated from high school yesterd...

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A visit: Healing Present Nature & Wellness Farm

March 22, 2015 / Personal

So much has changed since the last time I visited Eleanor's farm about three years ago. I want to try Healing Present's four day wellness retreat.  No better way to detox and pamper thyself oth...

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Moalboal : Little piece of heaven.

March 11, 2015 / Personal

There are lull days.. no shoot days!  I am grateful for these days.  It allows me to pursue the other things that interest me -- scuba diving, yoga, cycling, running.  It also gives me time to foc...

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Wild Reverie Intimate Wedding Setup

March 7, 2015 / Personal

Yesterday I photographed an intimate wedding set up by Wild Reverie.  Mabby asked me a few days ago if I could photograph her work.  She said that she's an amateur florist and stylist for weddings...

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Id, Ego, and Beverly

December 12, 2014 / Personal

When I photograph couples or families, I’d feel the love! At first, it felt strange to photograph a human being who was so compassionate with her dogs. I shoot love for a living and endearments ex...

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How it all started

September 11, 2014 / Personal

This was how it all started… I asked (more on begged) friends to have a portrait session with me. Some gave me the chance to snap away. They were patient enough to hold a pose for a tad too lon...

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