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I went around Manila with Dino to observe how people celebrated their LOVE DAY. Then Jesy met with us for lunch. Off to shoot Lennie’s nephew, Cade’s birthday party at CSB Hotel. Went home to change to go to Nats and Josh’s wedding reception at Century Seafood Restaurant.

Jesy had an appointment in the morning to do Nats’ sisters and mom’s makeup for the wedding. Then she met up with us for lunch. Went to Cade’s birthday party. Had a trial makeup appointment at her studio in UP Village. Went home to change to attend Nats and Josh’s wedding reception.

We really didn’t have the time to have our own date.

So I decided we’re going to Subic for some quality time. But the next day, she still had a meeting in Makati in the evening. So after that, we were off to Subic!

In the morning, we had breakfast and went Duty Free hopping. Can’t really take photos inside the shops. Then we had lunch at Meat Plus Cafe. It’s quite a popular resto in Subic. When we came in, there weren’t a lot of people yet, but after a while, the resto was full of people. The food is great and the price is even better.

I had their yummy Babyback Ribs Platter, and for dessert, we had their home made cheesecake. It was so rich and heavenly!

Then we went to the Tree Top Adventure, but unfortunately there were a lot of students on Educational Trip. Too bad we weren’t able to experience it yet. But we will surely be back for that. So we’re off to Ocean Adventure and checked out their aquariums.

Then we went to see the Dolphin Show. It was actually our first time to see one and it was awesome!

I actually hoped there would be a show like this at Manila Ocean Park, but the waters in Manila Bay would be fatal to the animals.

While waiting for the next show, we went to the gift shop.

The Sea Lion Show.

Jesy was the Lucky Guest of the day and she got a BIG SMELLY WET KISS on the cheeks from the sea lion.

After kissing Jesy, this is what I get from the Sea Lion.

I got Jesy a dolphin, and she named him Zac, after one of the high flying dolphins.

It was a great day! Haven’t had this kind of trip for quite a while and it was really refreshing. What an awesome way to spend our post-V-day date!

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While walking around Luneta, I can’t help but smile seeing all the people celebrating V-day. Couples walking around hand in hand, hugging each other. Families having picnics, kids playing around. It’s the same feeling I get during weddings seeing how in love the couple is, their parents and families. Seeing all of them reminded me that on LOVE DAY, it’s not only about the love between man and woman, it’s about LOVE in all forms. Love of parents and kids, love of friends, and love of everything.

It was said that doves are used in weddings because when a dove finds its mate, they will stick with each other forever.

There was this blind singer and he was a hit! A lot of people were actually watching him and he was also plugging their blind massage.

Rides on Calesas around the park was also available. A family enjoying the ride passes through between the singer and the audience.

There was also this kind of off-beat “cari?o brutal” love between friends.

And some are waiting for love.

As it was love day, heart shaped balloons are on sale, talking roses and cartoon-character-shaped balloons for the kids.

I think the kid found his long lost lolo. They kinda look alike, eh? The glasses, the eyebrows, the nose, and the mustache!

And the love seat is still waiting for more lovers to enjoy some time alone.

Happy LOVE DAY!

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To all my couples, to my friends in and out of the wedding industry, to the Imagine Nation Family, to my Family, and to Jesy. May this year be a beautiful memory and a lifetime more for the years to come!

I haven’t been able to post my past shoots yet, so here’s a preview of the soon-to-blog weddings.

Franco & Pauline

Sherwin & Steph

Miko & Jackie

Bobby & Kamille

Chris & Mia

Julius & Zasha

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Model Jem Austria

Shot on location at Beehive Vintage Shop, Cubao Expo

Every year, the Weddings At Work holds the W@Wie Awards giving recognition to wedding suppliers as voted for by the W@Wies. It’s supposed to be the top ten wedding suppliers, but this time around, there are eleven of them. So from ten, to five, then there will be only one W@W Supplier of the Year.

So who will take the seat and be awarded as this year’s SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR? Find out during the awarding ceremonies/christmas party on November 27 at The Blue Leaf.

Makeup and grooming: Jesy Alto

Hair: Raymond Ko

Here are the W@Wie Awards Top Ten suppliers in alphabetical order.

Angel of Hearts (flowers)

Bob Nicolas (video)

Eloquente Catering

Jayson and JoAnne Arquiza (photo)

Josiah’s Catering

k. by Cunanan Catering

Nice Print (photo)

Phoeben Teocson Cinema (video)

Raymond Fortun (photo)

Rejectkrew (mobile)

Threelogy (Video)

Had fun shooting!!! We even went swimming at the water park the next day.

Shot on location at Fontana Leisure Park

Jesy Alto – Makeup Artist

Raymond Ko – Hairstylist

Mayad Studios – Videographer

Special thanks to Dominic for lending me his camera, mine’s at the repair shop.

Shot for Imagine Nation.

Happy Halloween!

Here’s Tita Gemma, Geli’s mom. She wanted a photo for her facebook profile picture.

Check out Dino’s post on this.

Yes yes yes!!! John “ABET” Rana, ang pambansang spammer, este blogger pala, celebrates his 21st birthday, September 1! A full production video prepared by Threelogy Digital Video here.

Birthday from Bong Sare on Vimeo.

Habba Birdie Abet! Have a good one! Let’s ride and see you on the 5th!

I remember when Jason told me that he was proposing to Loi. He planned to do it in Boracay while on a paraw, but he didn’t push through with it coz he was afraid the ring might fell to the waters. The proposal happened while they were on a plane, and Jason popped the question.

I was yet again tasked to shoot the dress up and the portraits part of the wedding day. Here’s what I got from the day. Oh and another thing, this is another long post.

Loi was preparing at Discovery Shores.

Loi’s simple yet elegant gown by Cecilio Abad.

Loi’s blue shoes.

Loi’s sister, Yoh’s wedding gift to the couple. Awesome!!!

While Raymond was doing Loi’s hair, here comes Amanda, the bringer of good things.

This might well be the best highlight for me of the wedding day. It was a gift from Jason to Loi.

Loi, being a bit of an OC, carefully untied the ribbon. It was a three layered gift.

The first one was the scrapbook Loi gifted Jason for their first anniversary together.

The second part was and album Jason prepared of the years they’ve been together since. It included photos, movie tickets and even receipts of the wedding preparations!

It was so sweet that even Loi’s dad was amazed with the gift.

Loi’s mom taking a look at the album.

The third part was, well…

But only after that did I realize that their were notes on each gift. This was what was on the first gift.

This was on the second…

and on the MacBook. After reading the notes, goosebumps all over. Sweet!!!

Time for makeup!

Pretty pretty Jesy prettyfying Loi.

Loi’s sister, Yoh, got this very interesting ink on her shoulder. In Somnis Veritas, latin for In dreams there is truth. Wicked!

Gorgeous Loi all ready for the photos.

Yoh doesn’t like the camera. Right…

Jason, sang during the bridal march. Cool!!!

Back to Discover Shores for some portraits.

The newlyweds-s!

The party that followed was super fun! Had a tad bit to much of alcohol. Haha!

That week was so full of fun memories! I’ve got four words to describe it, SURREAL, YET SO REAL…

Jason and Loi, congratulations! Will post party pix at my facebook account!

The day finally came for Jong and Monique to finally tie the knot. Did I mention FINALLY? It was a day that was long awaited and not seen coming by some. And everyone was excited going to Boracay, the best beach in the world, to celebrate their wedding, and also Jason and Loi’s, who were married two days after them (photos to come soon).

Jong, has been more than a boss to me. He’s my mentor, a brother, a father and a friend. I cannot yet express the gratitude I have for everything he has done for me. And Monique, who have always been supportive. Always smiling and always hyper.

It was such an honor and privelege to shoot their wedding. Even if I only had to shoot the dress up and the portraits. You could only imagine the pressure, haha!!! Thank you for trusting us to shoot your wedding.

Let me share you some of my memories from the wedding. Memories I hope to keep in me for as long as my brain would allow.

Warning, this is a very long post. Enjoy.

Awesome rings by Matus Jewellery!

I arrived on the scene with Monique having her hair done.

Monique’s dress by Cecilio Abad with matching little bride’s dress for Sabrina, Jong and Monique’s eldest.

No, that is not Monique. That’s Michelle, Monique’s twin sister. Monique is at the background still having her makeup done.

While Monique was having her makeup done, I stole some time to go to Jong’s room for some shots.

Jong with the boys! Matthew (little Jong), Gino, Juno, Jason and Carlo.

Jong checking out the clouds right when he got out to the beach.

Jong in his super nice suit by Veluz. I super love it… Veluz… wink wink…

Jong on the phone. Who knows who he was talking to and what were they talking about.

Then back to the bride’s side. Sabby was super cute getting ready for her little bride dress.

Monique still doing some last minute stuff.

Love love love this shot…

Monique and little bride Sabby.

Monique with her twin Michelle. Three generations of ladies, Monique with daughter Sabby and her mom.

Monique with the girls. Kate, Michelle, Hyds, Michelle again, Denise and Erika. All gowns by Cecilio Abad.

Love THE look.

Monique was so workin’ it, I just had to shoot away.

I was thinking of a shot wherein Monique would be in the middle of the road with all the tricycles passing by, and she was so up for it. Though I hesitated coz the trikes might catch her dress and Jong would kill me. Haha!

Right before the next photo, Monique was waiting for her turn to walk down the aisle. And as the song “I Can Only Imagine” volumed up, it suddenly hit me that this is really happening. Jong and Monique was really getting married. And all my memories with them came rushing through my brain. I was overwhelmed (Monique, you know what this means). I suddenly remembered when I first met Monique, and how she and Jesy bonded the first time they met as well. The memory of this time still overwhelms me whenever I think of it. I was looking away from Monique coz she was telling me, not yet. No not yet…

Michelle praying together with Monique right before the bridal march. And then she couldn’t help it and she was on tears.

Blowing a kiss to…

Matthew.

Monique walking down the aisle, at last. Check out all the cameras pointed at her. This is what you get when a photographer gets married.

One of the happiest grooms I’ve seen.

That’s Jazzy, Jong’s eldest.

Tita Beth, Jong’s mom.

Matthew and Sabby enjoying the sand.

Time for portraits!!!

Wedding coordination by Amanda Tirol. Amazing job as always!

Congratulations Jong and Monique! Will post party pix and people pix in my facebook account.

The team…

Photographers Erron Ocampo, Jayjay Lucas, Carlo Cecilio, Hyds Valencia, Tiqui del Rosario and Gracielle Hernandez.

Makeup Artist and Stylist by Jesy Alto.

Super Friend Junie!!!

Hot couple Jason and Loi!!!

As I’ve mentioned in their behind the scenes post, this was one helluva shoot! Now, time for the real photos.

Let me quote Jason here… “This is actually how we were when we first saw each other. She saw stars while I … you get the point.”

So this was how the day went…

Woke up at 2am. Left Manila by 4:30am. Breakfast at 5am. Makeup by 9am. Arrived on location 11am. Started shooting. Lunch by 12nn. Shoot again. Left the first location at 5:30pm. Went to another location and got there 9pm. Ate dinnner 10pm. Went home. Got back to Manila 1am. How’s that for an engagement shoot!?!?!

The Crew:

6 Photographers

1 Gorgeous Makeup Artist/Sylist

1 Über fun English speaking little Tagalog girlfriend of a photographer

1 Do everything couple

oh… and a super sweet ride…

It’s a helluva shoot this one!!!

And now for some photos…

Stuffing ourselves for the long day ahead.

Tiqui really has a fear of bodies of water. I give you credits for the effort of smiling!!! Off to the beach!!!

Jason and Loi!

And now this is how we roll!

And for some touch ups after lunch…

Jayjay!!! What the?!?!?!

Gracielle?!?! The thought man… the thought…

The girls…

Carlo… While everyone’s shooting…

And then he decided to follow, in style…

That’s me and Jesy!!!

And now we’re busy…

This is Jason… He’s really happy…

Tiqui!!! Why are you pumping water without the pail?!?!

In this photo, you will see how frightened Tiqui is of the water…

This is how serious we are…

“All passengers bound to Manila, your flight is now boarding on boat Rizelle Arja. All aboard!”

Off to another location…

Whew!!! The day was full of fun and laughter, and our stomachs were filled with food! Haha!!!

Watch out for the posting of the actual engagement photos soon!

After months of seemingly endless editing, finally it’s done! Here we are, the photographers of Imagine Nation Photography.

Credits to Jesy Alto and Steve Pagsanjan of The Color Artistry, Aaron Lejarde and Karen Reyes of the MakeUp Studio for making everyone picture perfect for the shoot.

This one is inspired by the Lacoste Spotted ad.

Then we moved on to our location shoot.

This was taken in the afternoon, it would have been really easy to finalize the photo, but we were missing one photographer.

So while waiting, we decided to have other group shots.

Here are the girls of Imagine Nation Photography.

And of course, the boys of Imagine Nation.

And then when we were complete.

Credits to Aaron Lejarde for Kat’s glamorous transformation.

Belated Happy 18th Birthday Kat!!!

Great dancer!

We fed him with the same food that Doc Cris feeds her pugs, Science Diet, and even bought him vitamins. Well, there was no difficulty in feeding him coz pugs are naturally PG (patay gutom) and would eat anything they think is edible. So then he started gaining weight, fast. His heaviest was at 10kg, take note kilograms not pounds! There was even a point that when Doc Cris checked on the charts if Bubu was overweight, he was! But it was ok because Bubu has a tall built and he doesn’t even looked obese.

So we frequented the vet for Bubu’s shots and check ups, thanks to Doc Jenn who takes care of Bubu everytime we go there.

Here’s a few pix of Bubu last June.

Bubu always looks sad coz of his folded facial skin, but he looks real happy here.

Such a natural!

Who could resist those puppy dog eyes, huh?

Big ones to Jason and Mayad Studios! It was Mayad’s first time to join and they got TWO GOLDS!!! Wooot!!!

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But this time it’s different, we get to attend as guests at Jon & Tere’s wedding. Jon is one third of the Threelogy and I was honored to be invited to their wedding.

The ceremony was in Santuario de San Antonio and the reception was at the Manila Hotel. Jon & Tere were radiant in Veluz and bouquet by Teddy Manuel.

We would like to thank Cecilio Abad for our fabulous suits and gowns.

(all photos unedited except last one)

Madge in rollers, curlers, benders, whatever, doing Jesy’s makeup.

Here’s Mimi waiting to be made up by…

… and Karl getting his hair done by Steve.

Here’s the Threelogy, Jon getting wed to Tere, CJ doing his job as best man, Bong still shooting (he’s also a best man).

Jon looking really, really serious…

Jenn & Mae in dresses and on their laptops…

Mimi and Karl…

… and John & Benz Rana as offerors…

Jong, dashing in his suit.

Steve & Jesy prettyness.

Madge Lejano. Peace!!!

Jason shooting away with his super Super 8 film camera.

Dino Lara looking spruce.

Jesy, pray…

That’s me!!! (photo by Jesy)

and then the kiss…

“Mommy Pang”, Jason’s beautiful wife.

with Jesy…

Jason’s super duper Super 8.

At the reception in the Maynila Ballroom of Manila Hotel. (Jong, Aaron, Teddy, Jesy, Madge & Jason)

Jesy with Rose and Jenn.

The uber gorgeous Jesy Alto.

Mr. Teddy Manuel

The girls of The MakeUp Studio

Okay everyone, chin up!!! (Jong, Niko, Teddy, Veluz, Madge & Jesy)

Jesy & Madge during the singles’ game.

That’s us!!!

To Jon & Tere, congratulations!!! It was a lovely wedding!

See the Same Day Edit (SDE) of Jon & Tere’s wedding by Threelogy here>>