Model : Justine Ann Nicole Lumague
MUA : Leng Salazar
Location : South Forbes Golf City

Model and MUA : Macy Aguilar
Location : South Forbes Golf City

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Model : Sara Petersen
MUA : Kris Sionzon
Location : South Forbes Golf City

Photo fun shoots these past 2 months  have been few and far between . But every time we have one , we make sure we try something different . I  noticed that most of my portraits were taken with a white background  . Nothing wrong there and I still prefer to shoot my head shots/ beauty shots with one . There's something with the white background that's appealing with the subject being wrap by a soft white light .  

For this portrait session , we started using a black seamless paper lighted with a gel colored strobe and a soft box as a main light .  This was the first time I used this 2-light setup  and I'm loving the results !

Fortunate to have Sara as our model again . This was her last photo shoot before she leaves for Denmark next week . She will be going back to school and plans to do more travelling and exploring the world . Best of luck Sara in all your endeavours :)

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Model : Sara Petersen
MUA : Elibeth Lubigan / Mike Gonzalez 
Location : South Forbes Golf City

It's officially summer and it's hot ! Time to head off to  the beach and nearby resorts to cool off . We start the season with a summer themed photo shoot and again we were fortunate to have a stunning model.

Sara is from Denmark who came here to  our country three years ago for a vacation . She instantly loved the place , the food and the people . She said  that her country is too cold and thinks our climate is just perfect ( except the humidity in Manila) and  decided to stay here and free lance as a model.  

Sara really knows how to move - when the shutter starts clicking , she really turns it on.  She makes the work of the photographer very easy.  Sara  can also give you a different look and facial expression in an instant . She's  awesome ! 

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Model : Dimple Yap
MUA : Macy Masocol-Aguilar
Location : South Forbes Golf City

Another photo session with the gorgeous Dimple :) 

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Model : Karen Ann Tuazon
MUA : Sheena Lazo
Location : South Forbes Golf City

For a conservative country like ours , bridal boudoir used to be  something a bride-to-be  won't even consider doing . But until recently , this genre is becoming increasingly popular . A lot of open minded Filipinas are having interest in doing an intimate photo session for a number of reason . Usually  as a gift in a form of photo books to their future husbands and some to preserve for posterity the vitality of their youth. Whatever the reason is , it is an art form and should not be confused with pornography . 

Boudoir is a  french word for a lady's private sitting room or dressing room. In terms of photography , it is an intimate photo session with a bride in lingerie . The idea here is that the bride is in preparation of wearing her wedding dress . Therefore it should not be considered lewd or indecent . 

Karen is not really a bride-to-be . She is a model who agreed to do this themed  shoot with us . But I think everyone can do boudoir . You don't need a perfect body to pose and show off. It's not about emulating  a lingerie catalogue but rather loving your own body and being proud of it :) 

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Model : Rochelle Cadiente
MUA : Macy Aguilar
Hair: James Nualla
Location : South Forbes Golf City

I pitched this idea to our MUA , Macy,  about a theme using sugar and candies as makeup a few months back . But due to conflict of schedule with the model plus Macy's vacation to the US , we were able to do the shoot only last weekend.  At least it gave us time to prepare and do some research on what materials to use for the makeup.

For this photoshoot , I used a 100 mm f /2.8 macro lens. Getting this close calls for a lens that will at least give you a little distance from the model. This lens is sharp ! And I wonder why I didn't  use this lens on portraits as well aside from macro/close up photography. 

We also had to consider the model who will work for us on this project.  Fortunately we were able to get Rochelle or 'Chie' to her friends . A critical nurse by profession , this former Miss Earth hopeful was really a trouper . She did not complain even if some of the sugar crystals were irritating her eye already. 

Chie is a very talented young lady. A model, writer and a very good singer !

You can check her do an acoustic  cover of usher's ' U got it bad '  

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Model : Jem Arcenal
MUA: Sheena Lazo
Location: South Forbes Golf City

 

A despedida shoot for a good photographer friend , Alvin, who is going back to Australia this week. We are going to miss your kaldereta ,pare . Can’t wait for December :)

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Model : Charlene Manansala
MUA : Carina Adino
Location : Evoliving Center Nuvali

For the model's and MUA's portfolio .  Loving the 1.2 :)

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