Baptisms
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Baptism of Lucas | Christ the King Greenmeadows
Lately, I’ve been serving clients who are flying in for the holidays, to be reunited with their Philippine-based family members. This to me, makes my work even more meaningful because I get to collect and preserve precious moments for families who will also be creating new roots, abroad. They could have had the baptism ceremony held at their new home town (abroad), but they particularly chose to back to share the journey with their parents and loved ones. Such Time Travelers! 🙂 Meet Lucas! I too am part of a generation, who has cousins who are now residing abroad. Thanks to social media platforms, we still get to stay in…
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Pili’s Baptismal Day | Mt. Carmel Shrine
It was raining so hard in Manila during the week of this photoshoot. But, by God’s grace the baptism of Pili pushed through and all of us attendees got showered with the warmth of friends and family members coming together to celebrate. The baptism was held at Mt. Carmel Shrine in New Manila, at 9AM. Parents Pam and Miguel invited their best friends to become the God Parents of Pili. Big brother Manu was also celebrating his birthday, and for the reception, it was a super-fun double celebration ( I this reserved for another post, coming soon!). Even if it rained, the plants around the baptistry made our occasion even…
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Sofia’s Birthday Bash | Relish Hello Happiness
Small events are becoming widely popular lately because families really just want to get together and make good memories. Often times, these happen when a member of the family is celebrating their birthday. For the Medina Family, this occasion is a double celebration. Sofia, their youngest member has just been baptized at the time of this photoshoot, and they decided to celebrate it in Quezon City, at pretty and cozy restaurant in Tomas Morato called, Relish Hello Happiness. The Family reserved a room, and for a few hours, they were able to spend time with each other, while sharing in the feast that has been prepared. The children enjoyed playing…
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Sofia’s Baptism | Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
For pandemic babies like Sofia, their baptism ceremony had to be scheduled a little later than ones I usually meet (3-6 months), so that the safety of all the family members can be observed. After two years of being in the arms of her parents, I finally met Sofia 🙂 She’s my third time traveling -baby friend from this family! And I’ve also welcomed her two older brothers during the baptism and birthdays 🙂 I call them time travelers, because I only get to be reunited with the families that I have photographed whenever they have occasions to celebrate. In between those periods, there’s a lot of growth that happens.…
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Make Happy Moments at Lola Cafe
I’m a huge fan of quality time. It’s the kind of appointment that is actually a ‘time-out’ from the busyness of life in a week, a month or even a year! And though recharging may come in different strokes for different folks, I believe going on get-togethers and feasting on delicious meals will always be part of the list. Following Baby Geo’s baptism is an intimate, program-less reception at LOLA CAFE, just the way the family loves it. 🙂 An exchange of stories, and life’s blessings was happening among family and friends — some even flew in from abroad for the event. Isn’t it amazing how children keep on bring…
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5 Tips for Intimate Baptism Preparations
Social events has been reopening in the country, and households are once again including face-to-face (F2F) celebrations as part of their regular bonding activities. These days, if you are not part of the celebrant’s side, you are probably, a guest! In either case, it’s a joy to be reunited with loved ones. When the revered triad of time, health and responsibilities fall neatly on a wide open plate, my goodness! Please do take a bite by saying yes to invitations (unless of course you are introverting to recharge)! You might not realize that loneliness waved hello, until you get out of your cave and start seeing your people again! Warm…
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Geo’s Christ the King Greenmeadows Baptism
Every journey starts with a tiny step. And for Justin and Aisel, this tiny step is a leap into God’s plan. A few months ago, they were anointed to become Geo’s parents here on earth. And in response to this answered prayer, we celebrated life together through Geo’s baptism at Christ the King Greenmeadows. This Church is significant to the couple because it is the same place where they got to solemnize their marriage. it has been a witness to God’s goodness in their lives, so they decided to go back to mark a new chapter: A Life with Geo! Want to see more Christ the King Greenmeadows Baptisms? Here…
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Chapters at Home with Bea | DIY Celebration
As God’s blessings continue to pour out in the lives of families inside a pandemic, one way to remain grateful is to accept the situation, trust that God has a plan, and continue to live a grateful life. For Irvin and Tina who have been blessed with three children putting God first is really a non-negotiable. We celebrated their daughter’s baptism at the Presentation of the Child Jesus Parish Church, followed by lunch at home with their family members who couldn’t attend the ceremony. A “Baptizoom” link was also provided for the friends who wanted to celebrate this milestone with Team Domingo. This event is made extra special because of…
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Bea’s Baptism | Presentation of the Child Jesus Parish Church
God is truly a way maker and He doesn’t hesitate showering His children with blessings. He is faithful and His love does endure forever. The presentation in the temple is… the 4th JOYFUL mystery, in the rosary. And whenever I encounter this mystery, I feel like work is not just work, but a participation in the life of Jesus, specifically — the Child Jesus. These days, family events and celebrations may seem smaller than what used to be small. And baptisms are not spared from this “simplification”. But then again, we are all reminded that, when it comes to connecting with our Father God, the only essential is… time. Meet…
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Niña’s Baptism | Christ the King Green Meadows
HOPE. If there’s one thing that I truly appreciate about shooting in this season, it is the presence of hope and joy in the hearts of families. Many of us have been made to stay at home for safety purposes, and well to save a life! But if we change our lenses for a little bit to focus on other angles of life in 2020, we will find life-giving moments. — Moments to be grateful for, moments to remember that blessings abound because the Lord is good. Just like welcoming our newest “tiny” friend, Niña, to the Christian world. 😉 Cara and Mike, we’ve met in a previous chapter (…
