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It was the most romantic engagement session I ever did.  There are men who are hopeless romantics, too.  Men who likes surprises! So, when he told me about his surprise e-session for Mela, I excitedly said yes.

Mela’s parents were very supportive.  I find it cute that they prepared everything without Mela’s knowledge. They also looked for the location like the to-die-for American vintage house we used.

When we arrived at Mela’s place  — Humberto’s, Mela was upstairs.  All made up and very clueless. Her mom told her to have her test make up that same morning.  I love their home.  It’s warm and inviting.  If you ever visit Davao, for business or for pleasure, go to Humberto’s.  You have to try their chocolate cake, too. It’s like having a taste of heaven on earth.  I’m serious!! I was just too shy to close my eyes when I had my first bite.

Mela’s dad calls me Shutter Lady.  That’s nice!  Then it became Shutter Bug.  That’s better compared to a well-known surgeon who calls me Shutterfly!  And then it became Fairytale.  Nicer!  Because engagements and weddings should be something like that — a fairytale!

To Christian and Mela, THANK YOU for having me.  I don’t mind hopping from one Fish store to another as long as I get to play Snoopy’s Fair.

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Christian Enricuso +  Mela De Los Santos |  Davao City |  March Seven and Eight Twenty Twelve

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When in Davao, stay at Humberto’s Pension | J. Palma Gil corner P. Gomez Streets, Davao City (downtown) | (6382) 222-3831 to 34; Fax: (6382) 222-4105

 

Comments

[…] photographed Christian and Mela’s surprise engagement session March of 2012 that was featured in Bride and Breakfast.  Photographed their wedding back in June […]

Hi… these photos are so beautiful. You could feel the couples love just by looking at the photos. Best wishes to the couple and to the “shutter fairy” may you capture more precious moments and make more people happy. Hoping to be able to hire your services for a family photoshoot someday, I’ll mark that in my bucket list 🙂

Hi Chin Chin..thank you.. grateful. I hope to photograph your family. Will keep my fingers crossed.

Utterly fabulous set. This is in keeping with Carmela. She has impecable taste. Great shots and most of all the couple are so happy and relaxed in the photos! Love, love, love…

Hi ShutterFairy! Nice write-up, great photos, and lovely couple! Good job! 🙂

hello fairy tale… touching beautiful photos…

Hi Shally… salamat. when’re you visiting Pinas???

The set i’ve been waiting for!!! Wow! What a lovely couple they are! Love the american vintage theme too! Congrats Doctian and Mela!

Hope to see you this June…

Thank you mai for publishing the photos. I am overwhelmed, overjoyed and uber grateful. You are such an angel to us. Your talent is divine and there is no word to fully describe it. Shutterfairy, shutterfly, shutterbox, fairytale. We love you mai!!! Xoxo.

Ps. My dad said, ” regards to fairytale”.

Love you!

Mela

Hoooorayyy glad you liked ’em. I had fun. Thanks to both of you and to your parents, too… Warmest family I ever met.