Another joint project to be launched in your local papers!

I think it’s going to be a year since we’ve been working with the ever-so-lovely Marie-Orphee of Duval Design Communications.  We knew her before but never really spoke until we were at a wedding together.  She was there as a guest and we were there to photograph the day.  One conversation led to another and now, here we are 2012, with many projects completed over the past year, we continue to work strong…together!  We share the same ideas, the same passion and drive for what we do.

Over the holidays, we have been busy working together to launch a regional campaign for Groupe DPJL.  The images below will be published in your local newspapers : )  In collaboration with Marie, Blissful and DPJL, I think we are nearing completion of the project.   Here are a few of the ad campaigns that you will see all over town : )

Thank you, merci, salamat for a great 2011 and I look forward to another great year working with a great partner! Keep filling up my inbox : )  and keep up the great work!!

Happy Friday!  And safe driving (it’s slippery out there!)

Iron Man manufacturing location?

If such a place does exist, this photo shoot reminded me of a factory that builds Iron Man’s metallic suit! Kidding aside, we had yet another successful photo shoot with Duval Design Communications as part of a regional campaign for DPJL.  I will be posting the final product(s) that will soon be published in your local newspapers, mailers and other publications.

I swear, they’re building a metallic suit!

Actual shoot location click here : )

I am not Chinese

but for those who are Chinese, I want to wish you all a Happy Chinese New Year or Gong Hey Fat Choy!!  For the longest time in a while now, I still get mistaken as someone who is of Chinese descent.  Just for the record, not all Asians are Chinese ; ) I know it’s quite hard to differentiate between Chinese people, Vietnamese, Japanese, Koreans and Filipinos just to name a few but we really are quite different from one another.

So what am I?  I’m a proud Filipino.   Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and the capital city is Manila.  There are at least 175 individual languages in the Philippines but Tagalog and English are the official languages.   The Philippines has a tropical maritime climate and is usually hot and humid.  Filipinos do not eat with chopsticks  : )  We use regular cutlery but since rice is the primary staple food along with stews and main dishes with broth, the main pairing of utensils seen at the Filipino dining table is that of a spoon and fork.  

There you go, a very brief 411 on my ethnic background : )  And if you recognize these names…(and this is a very short list!!)

1. APL – Alan Pineda of the Black Eyed Peas

2. Cris Judd

3. Enrique Iglesias

4. Rob Schneider

5. Manny Pacquiao

6. Lea Salonga

they too are proud Filipinos/Filipina! (their mother or father or both are of Filipino descent!)

and because a blog post is better with a photo, here’s a pic of hubby and I at a tennis match.  Notice his shirt?  It’s the Philippine Islands!  R-E-P-R-E-S-E-N-T!

And here’s a music video I discovered on youtube representing Filipinos all over the world!  The video is directed and edited by Filipinos wanting to show the world who we are, what we are as a nation and what we can achieve together! A true Filipino Pride : )  Enjoy!!

Comfort Zone

I’ve been a professional photographer for a few years now and haven’t realized the amount of photos and range of clienteles that have come my way!  Sometimes, I do under estimate myself.  So I want to thank those who gave me the opportunity to photograph their weddings, anniversaries, special events, corporate shoots, fashion campaign and families just to name a few!  Thank you for believing in me and in my work!

For 2012, I promised myself to step outside of my comfort zone, in every aspect of my life.  To be a better mother, a better wife, a better daughter, a better sister, a better friend, a better photographer.  A better person.

I think when we do things that we love and when we do it with passion, every obstacle becomes a golden opportunity.   And I will take on any opportunity that is given to me, to help me learn from the best in the industry!

For a quick look at some of my work, click on the following websites that features my photography : )  Club Touriste, Ristorante Capiche, Ana Subtil, Surbois, Bouffe et Cie

and here are a few more!

Enjoy!

 

18th day of the year!

We’re officially back home and somewhat back to business!  Trying to get the house back in order, back to school, back to work, returning phone calls, emails and such have consumed us for the past 48 hours.  Honestly, it’s hard to get back in the groove of things so this blog post should officially kick my behind for consistent blogging, editing and working!

During the holidays, we dined at all of our favorite restaurants, hung out at our ‘usual’ places, shopped till we dropped, spent time with family and friends and stayed up till 4 in the morning and slept in till noon : )

The pictures below are just some random pictures taken during the holidays.  The highlight…we finally did our first official “Ugly Sweater Family Photos” and because I’m brave, I’ll post a pic of myself in an ugly sweater (with shoulder pads) with matching blue eye shadow and red lipstick!  Not to mention the side pony tail : )  I would post other pics of my family but they would clearly kill me!  (wow, I sound like my sister saying ‘clearly’)

So I’ll take one for the team and post my own : )  Don’t hate.  Or better yet, don’t ROFL (rolling on floor laughing)!!!

this Xmas, my parents finally decided to part with the plastic tree I’ve known for the past 15+ years and replaced it with a real tree

and because sisters can yap all night and through the morning, we needed an accompanying drink!

just some of the board games we played : )

the beginning of a midnight indulgence! (not to mention the 1am crepe fix, mini ‘cinnabon’ indulgence and much more!)

and of course, a cup of hot chocolate always needs a pairing!

And finally, my ugly sweater photo!  Hahaha in 10 years, my children will be soooo embarrassed of me ; )  And because everyone in my family participated in our “Ugly Sweater” session, I might, might just post theirs if they dare laugh at me!  LOL

Audi and Challenger continued

As promised here are more pictures of the black and yellow ride we’ve been cruisin’ on the past couple of weeks. The mild winter weather also makes it easier to take these babies out on the road!

Black or Yellow?

We have had the pleasure of being chauffered around town between these two vehicles. It sure is a great break driving the family van!

I don’t know much about cars but here are the straight specs for each ride.

Make/Model:Audi A5
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.0 Turbo

Classic muscle car
Year: 2012
V6 – 305 hp

This is just a preview, so make sure to visit back!

Happy 2012!!

The holidays are “officially” over but we are still on vacation mode spending time with family and friends. There will be inconsistent blog posts for the next week because one of our new year’s resolution is to spend time. With family, with friends and with oneself. Once we’re back in the swing of things, we’ll be posting 3 times a week with pictures : )

For the meantime, we wish you all a very blessed new year!!! and cheers to maximizing your time!

We are thankful for this holiday

It feels like I’m about to write a Thanksgiving blog post!  But really, Xmas is an even more appropriate time to be thankful and we have  A LOT to be thankful for.  We are blessed in so many different ways and we are truly excited to celebrate the holiday season with loved ones!

Enjoy, indulge and don’t be afraid to host dinner on paper plates so you have less cleaning to do afterwards ; )

From our family to yours, we hope your year was filled with love, good health and happiness!

Have a safe and happy holidays!

(drawings by “Maddy’s Creations”)

A ‘picture perfect’ session

I die every time I get to shoot with natural light!  When I photographed Sylvain’s family at their home, I couldn’t have been happier with the set up.  Lots and lots of open space, amazing windows that allowed for natural light, neutral colors on the wall and the house was decorated like it was going to be on the cover of a magazine!

Without further introduction, here are my faves from their photo session.  It was a fun session with lots of laughter and joy!  Perfect for the holidays.

Just look at their pristine kitchen!  Like a cover for a house and home magazine!

and we moved to the living room where there was more beautiful light!

and look who else is part of their family…

Your family and your home was truly amazing!  I’m glad to have captured such memorable moments!