Snow was still on the ground just as 2012 was coming to a close when I got to assist my best friend and LA-based photographer Celesti for a wedding. (Incidentally, this was also the day when Noe, who was also shooting, put me in touch with her boyfriend Patrick to do his podcast in the previous post.)

I hadn't formally met Dane or Kelliean and only knew Kelliean from some of their school functions Celesti would invite other Filipinos to (hahaha). But I didn't have to know them for very long to see just how firm and grounded in God their love is. From their great senses of humor, to their willingness to pose outside in the freezing, windy December weather, to the heartfelt words said during the toasts by their friends and family, feeling the love while having the honor to share in their special day couldn't have been more palpable. 

Thanks for letting me have the chance to witness firsthand the genuine love you both not only have for each other but for your families as well. Cheers, Dane and Kelliean!

Two weeks ago, after finally settling on a time and place to meet up, I got to sit down for a chat with a fellow DC photographer

We were introduced by his girlfriend Noe, a friend whom I'd known since high school. Patrick had made the transition to photography himself after being a chef and restauranteur. His effort is certainly an admirable one, setting up weekly interviews for his podcast "Staying in Focus" for, by the time I was on, 52 weeks! That certainly requires a bit of dedication, if you ask me.

Have a listen below :)

So after hearing myself as the interviewee (rather than the interviewer, which I had been for the past three years), I noticed a couple things: 1) I giggle way too much, 2) I go off on tangents A LOT, and 3) I kiiinda have a FOB accent now. 

It was all good fun if not for the chance to connect with another wedding photographer in the area. Be sure to check out his website here.

Through our 14-day, 12-city Euro trip, Abbie and I had this idea we thought we'd try out.

Instead of all the photos we knew we'd take, we thought what better way to finally use the movie capabilities of our cameras for a change, than to do something as simple as setting up a tripod and walking towards each other. In front of random strangers. Sometimes doing more than one take.

Hopefully the awkwardness translates. (Haha!)

February is indeed the month of love. Today, I had the first pre-event consult of 2013! *Happy dance*

Congrats Travis and Hilda! I'm so excited and honored to shoot your special day. And thanks Tonee for the referral :)