Models : Jem Arcenal
             Karen Ann Tuazon
             Clarish Barundia
MUA : Sheena Lazo
Location : South Forbes Golf City

It's considered bad luck to have your wedding day in August. Fortunately for these ladies , they are not real brides. This is a portfolio shoot for our MUA , Sheena Lazo , who decided to become a full-time make-up artist . 

You can check her page 

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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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Model : Jenice Marcelo
MUA : Macy Aguilar
Hair : James Nualla
Location : South Forbes Golf City

Decided to do another Vintage Boudoir theme last saturday and we were fortunate to have Jen, who was Playboy Magazine Philippines' Asian Beauty for the month of April . We were fortunate to worked with her again after her playboy gig which she was really proud of .  

Model : Kriz Nuqui
MUA : Macy Aguilar
Hair : James Nualla

We have been planning for a pin up themed shoot for quite some time now . The pin up look is sexy but not sexual , evocative but not provocative , naughty but nice . I think It is a fine balance between innocent and flirty . Kriz has this innocent sexiness  look which is perfect for this kind of photography genre . She was a bit hesitant  since this was her first time doing a theme which was a little bit  suggestive but she did a great job in front of the camera  nonetheless.  

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Holy Rosary Parish
Ambassador in Paradise Hotel
Boracay Island , Aklan

My first real wedding ! How I wish I can do this more often but  not  ready to trade my day job  just yet ;)
Perfect couple , perfect weather , perfect place :)  Best wishes again guys ! oh ,and for those asking , I'm now open for bookings LOL ;) 

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Model : Peachy Miel Estoque
MUA : Sarina Farcon
Location : South Forbes Golf City

Peachy is a proud mom. She can’t stop talking about her son and can’t wait to see him when she flies back to Cagayan de Oro later this month.

Among her four tattoos, the name of her son, Kyle Altheius , was the most painful since this was placed on her wrist . But she endured it for him. I guess all mothers will bear any pain for their children. 

I wish you the best in all  your future endeavors, Peachy and Happy Mother's day to all moms out there :)

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Model and MUA : Macy Aguilar
Location: South Forbes

Got the idea from Macy herself. She recently posted a picture on her FB with this funky hair and I asked her if we could do a shoot with a similar concept.  A talented make-up artist and model, Macy is really fun to be with . She is such a trouper ! Everyone had a great time . I wonder what concept shoot we will do next?  Hmmm… : )


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