Expecting / Chilnie

Moments to keep with the true testament of God's grace and goodness, Chi and Renan. 

HMUA / Juliah Ariza 

Photo by Kat B

Shifra at Eighteen

I learned from Shifra's mom that she decided for me to be her photographer because she related to me as an artist and also because we're both female. I was really happy to know this, which helped in the success of our shoot.  She really wanted a photoshoot for her eighteenth birthday.

She initially had a debut birthday party planned but because of circumstances, she decided on a simple celebration with her family. She also had a birthday advocacy and planted 150 trees with her friends and family in the boundaries of Dauin and Zamboanguita.  I only met her during our session but I immediately admire this girl her heart towards the environment and her ability to make simple but impactful decisions.

The photos were simply to show her love for books, art and nature.  We were lucky to have nice weather and my favorite afternoon light. We didn't have much time in the area, just 20-30 minutes where this beautiful light was, so I tried to make the most out of it.

Later that day, we travelled to Forest Camp wherein we had the challenge of finding a good spot since that was only a few days after the typhoon destroyed the spots I already decided on. They even wanted to have "Delia" the horse, to be in the photos but resort activities were not available.  Nevertheless, we did what we came for and glad to take home photos they loved.

HMUA: Angelou Salvoro, assisted by: J E Buscato

Expecting - Jane

I had the wonderful opportunity to capture memories with Jane with her lovely bump of seven to eight months. It was a gloomy morning, which was also the same day that super typhoon Odette struck our area. Thankfully, we got to do the shoot hours before landfall.

I love how this turned into great intimate scenes with soon to be parents Jane and Max. Really simple and relatable moments showing the glow of the expectant mom and her belly. She also wanted to include more of her husband in the scenes and the things they love to do together like having coffee and talking with each other.   It was sweet to include some of the things that she loved and had sentimental value to her, like the teddy bear he got her on their first date and her favorite book, The Fantastic Mr. Fox. These made the photos more personal to them which makes it all the more special. I always feel glad and honored to be trusted to capture something memorable in people's lives. Can't wait to meet their little boy!

Photos shot at The Henry, Dumaguete City, PH