Kaitlyn: Baptism and 1st birthday party

October 2, 2010
Mary the Queen Church
Corinthian Gardens Clubhouse


In the few years that I've been shooting kiddie parties, I have come to know and become friends with some of the best suppliers in the industry.  Working with them has made my job so much more enjoyable and so much less stressful.  One of my favorite people to work with is Imma Ongteco of Kidstar Kastles.  I'm always excited to shoot parties by Kidstar Kastles because I know there will be lots of colors and pretty details. My camera always has a feast!

I was booked for Kaitlyn's party through Imma.  This means I didn't have any correspondence with the client at all before the event. However, it was such an easy event for me because aside from the fact that I was working with friends, I was also happy to find that the clients and their families were really nice and gracious. I even met one of my old college friends at the party! (It turned out, Kaitlyn's parents were both from UP as well.)

Below are some of my favorite photos from the event.

We started with the baptism at the Mary the Queen Church.



It was pretty crowded inside the baptistry because there were two other babies being baptized along with Kaitlyn.

For most of the ceremony, I had to used my long lens a lot to take close-up shots and crop out the other people.








A few family shots at the church. Although Kaitlyn wasn't in the mood yet.


And then it was time for the party.


Like I've said, if you want a burst of colors, you can never go wrong with Kidstar Kastles!





Colorful cake ensemble!  Just looking at it is enough to give one a sugar high!





We were able to take a few family shots before most of the guests arrived.

I loved these water bottles that were given away to all the kids!


Host-magician for the day was Marcus.


Kaitlyn having her lunch.


Kaitlyn with Grandma. :)


Candle-blowing.

Javier's baptism and Franco's 4th birthday party

September 25, 2010
Christ the King Parish
Pasto Restaurant

Decor: Party Boosters (c/o Jacque Tan)
Food: Pasto
Cake: Kitchen Krafts
Host: Olga
Official Photographer: Warren Camitan

Ces Kasilag started out as a client back in 2007.  Now she's a good friend and a fellow photographer.  When she invited me to her second son's baptism (which was also her eldest son's 4th birthday party), I volunteered to take some family portraits as well as photos of the details even though she already had an official photographer. Ces then asked me if I can take pictures during the baptism as well. Hahaha. I couldn't say no though because she has been such a great friend and has helped me countless of times especially in my business.

Below are some of my favorite photos from the event:

Mommy Ces and Baby Javier.

Kuya Franco! I photographed his 1st birthday party in 2007.  I can't believe how much he's grown!

Photographer in the making.


Some shots during the baptism...




















I do have the habit of taking photos in parking lots...


...but only if the light is this awesome.:) This was my favorite shot of the family.


Some details at the venue.  Balloons by Party Boosters who is owned by another one of my old clients who is now a good friend Jacque Tan. :)

Top layer of the cake was for Javier, while the bottom half was for Franco.





We tried taking some more family photos before the party started, but the kids weren't in the mood anymore.

Ces told me to keep my camera and just relax during the party but I just had to take a photo of Little Franco leading the opening prayer. :)


And one more shot of the venue.

Kimmi: 1st birthday party

September 19, 2010
Northeast Greenhills Clubhouse

Decor: Kidstar Kastles
Cake: Emily of Sugarbox
Host Magician: Flooch
Video: Thor Prod
Side Entertainment: Creative Party Salon
Caterer: Queensland Catering

I had the honor of working with another Singapore-based family.  I loved working with Mommy Prinzes, Daddy Robert, and their two precious little girls.  Of course, it didn't hurt that the party was held at one of my favorite venues, and I was able to work with some of my friends in the kiddie party industry.

Below are some of the photos from Kimmi's party.

The front cover of the cute invite.





The birthday girl getting all dressed up in her fairy princess attire.

The cute and colorful cake by Emily of Sugarbox.



Venue set-up was by Kidstar Kastles (led by the lovely Imma Ongteco).  If you want an explosion of colors at your party, you can never go wrong with these guys! :)









We took a few outdoor family shots before the party.  Unfortunately, it was still too hot and the little girls weren't in the mood for solo shots yet.  I do love these semi-candid shots of the family.:)






Mommy and Daddy participating in one of the games.


Kimmi's big sister Reeze is such a smart little girl!


Another one of Kimmi.


The siblings enjoying the program by Flooch.









They had a special guest!



After the party, we were finally able to take some solo shots of the birthday girl.






Of course, I had to take photos of the big sister as well! :)