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Photo Shoot: July 4, 2010

I had another photo shoot with my make-up artist friend, Benelyn Javier two Sundays ago. We're fortunate to have the support of family and friends. We had more models and tried out a bigger studio - Pioneer Studios.

The theme was simply doing a makeover for the models and pulling off their dream looks. My sister Ate Shé wanted some glam shots, Carmel went for the high fashion look, Dianne was turned into a goddess, and Shé Maala posed in neo-ethnic and corporate attire.

Here are some of the photos:

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Next shoot, we're doing elements!

Bow,
Quing

Flat Tire

The Wednesday holiday was just what I needed. My week didn't start out quite right. I need an extra day within the week to help me regain momentum.

At around 8:00 pm last Monday while at work, my office mate Apang called me up to tell me that I had a flat tire. Just a few days back, it was him who experienced the same misfortune. Last Monday was apparently my turn. Upon inspection of the tire, there was an inch long screw sticking out that caused the flat tire. I don't know how this screw had gotten into my car's tire:

The screw that caused a flat tire 

For the record, I know how to change tires and I was ready to do so. ;) I'm just thankful that the parking attendants helped me change tires.

Although flat tires really make me tick, I know I can't complain. I'm thankful I have a car I can use to drive from home to work, and back.

Bow,
Quing

Photo Shoot: April 11, 2010

Over a month ago, I had a photo session with make-up artist and friend Benelyn Javier. It was her birthday gift to herself to have a photo shoot with her photographer friends, and challenge her skills in coming up with different looks. Bene did the make-up except for the avant-garde look on her which was done by Lei Ponce. Bene also was our model together with another friend Kriska Villanueva.

Here are some of the pictures:

  
  
  

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We really enjoyed the photo session and liked how the pictures turned out. We promised this wouldn't be the last time we'd have a photo shoot.

Hats off to you, Bene!

Bow,

   

Skarlet at Boy Katindig Jazz Café

Lately, I've been tagging along with my parents when they go out and have some drinks and listen to live bands. That's how my social life has been the past few days. Hehehe! It can be fun. I just enjoy the free food and drinks! 

Our latest night out was at the opening of Boy Katindig's Jazz Café. We went there in support of my parents' friend Skarlet who was a guest singer that night. She's the front woman of the popular 90's band Put3ska which was known for their song "Manila Girl."

Fortunately I had camera with me. I didn't miss the opportunity to take some pictures of the well-applauded Skarlet.

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Bow,

Julia Gets Her First Haircut

Summer's here! It's the best time for Julia to get her first haircut. Last Sunday, Julia's parents brought her to Cuts 4 Tots in SM MegaMall for a trim. With the help of The Backyardigans playing on video, she behaved as the barber cut her soft baby hair. Good thing I brought my camera along with me and so I took pictures of this milestone. The strands of the cut hair were kept as a memento.

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Bow,

Julia Learns to Pose

My niece Julia learns how to pose. She's so adorable! I just take out my camera and she knows what to do - smile, pose and just be cute! She's got a variety of looks!

 

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Bow,

Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Valentine's Day!

Wishing everyone a great year filled with love!

As the new year of the Chinese calendar enters, allow me to share with you the pictures I took during our household's celebration of New Year last January. Hehehe! Shame on me for neglecting to post them on time.

Since we don't have relatives coming to our house during New Year's Eve, we decided to just eat out and join in the official countdown of Quezon City at Eastwood City, Libis. We had dinner at Momo Café as we watched the performances of Kyla, Jett Pangan and The Dawn, and Arnel Pineda of Journey, among others.

Here are the pictures I took of the artists:

And what is a countdown without fireworks to welcome the new year? I still have to learn the art of taking photos of fireworks. Nevertheless, here are the pictures:

  

After going through a month and a half of 2010, I do feel the need start over. May this inspire us to start with a clean slate and push ourselves to do better. There's no turning back.

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Bow,

Another Weekend Wedding

Capping off my birth month was another weekend wedding. It was the wedding of Mark and Weng on January 30. The ceremony was held at Mount Carmel Church and reception followed at the Oasis.

I was very excited to attend this wedding because it's the first time that I'd see my childhood friends in years! After we transferred to our present home, I can't remember any instance when I had the chance to see the kids I grew up with again. Seeing them at the wedding, I have to say that we have grown so much! Some of them I didn't even recognize.

Here are some of the pictures at the wedding:

After the reception, my friends and I decided to go out, reminisce about our childhood and catch up on the lost times. It was great to see them again. I hope it wouldn't be the last.

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Bow,

A Tropical Christmas

Our family usually celebrates Christmas with the traditional noche buena on Christmas Eve and then have some relatives come over at our house the next day. For Christmas 2009, our parents decided to tweak celebration of Christmas a bit by flying to the island of Boracay exactly on the 25th.

I've been wanting to go on a vacation and this was the perfect answer to my prayers. Although I inevitably brought some work with me, I could still call it a vacation because most of the time I was doing R and R, which does not require internet access.

We stayed at Boracay Tropics, which is a very suitable resort hotel for us, especially that we brought along the kids in the family.

Here are some of the pictures during our trip:

  

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Boracay still has its magic. Although a lot has changed since I've been there more than 10 years ago, it has retained its beauty and can make any stranger feel at home and enjoy the pristine white sands, warmth of the sun, and the cool waters.

Christmas 2009 is definitely one of the best Christmases I've had.

Bow,

Weekend Wedding of Odie and Menax

I spent my weekend out-of-town to attend the wedding of my former office mates, Odie and Menax, who also happen to be two of my good friends at work. I was very excited for the couple upon hearing the news that they were getting married. They asked me to take their prenuptial photos which they used for their audio-visual presentation. Of course I obliged.

Here are some of the prenuptial photographs I took:

Friday, a day before the wedding, I drove to Bulacan together with some other guests. I stayed at 8 Waves Hotel Resort where the couple also stayed. The church ceremony was held at the San Agustin Church in Baliuag, Bulacan and reception followed at Casita de San Jose in Bustos, Bulacan. I was only able to take pictures during the reception because I was a secondary sponsor during the church ceremony. I'm sure the couple would have killed me if I walked down the aisle with a camera.

Here are some of the pictures during the reception:

I enjoyed the weekend wedding. It was nice to see former office mates once again. It was a fitting occasion for us to reminisce the fun times we had and enjoy the company of one another.

Before I forget, here's my photo wearing the piña barong:

Before I end this post, I'd like to thank the newlyweds, Odie and Menax, for letting me be part of their momentous occasion. It is a pleasure to be a guest, much more a part of the entourage. May your days as husband and wife be filled with your undying love for each other, countless blessings and happiness.

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Click here for more wedding reception photos.

Bow,