The Dacios: Family portrait session

It's very difficult to describe my friendship with Lyra. In college, we had different sets of friends and we didn't really spend a lot of time hanging out together, but I felt that we always connected at a different level. It feels as if we're so alike in many ways--we have similar dreams and aspirations. And, scary as it may seem, sometimes I think we even have the same thoughts. She once said it may be because we were born on the same date (She was born January 17 and I on September 17). But whatever it is, I'm glad I have someone (aside from my husband) who listens to and understands my wildest ideas, dreams, and thoughts, and has not been tempted to have me locked up yet.:)

Lyra has been such a BIG help to me since I started my photography business. Most recently, she helped me with my website--pushed me to finish the little tasks, and helped me to figure out how to customize the site. In return, I told her I wanted to photograph her with hubby Manuel and baby Sam (who is also my inaanak). We had the photoshoot on a bright Saturday morning (we started around 8AM) at the UP Campus. The light was gorgeous but it was a bit warm and humid. And I think Lyra got a bit stressed out when Sam started trying to put everything (dried leaves, some soil, his shoes, his socks) in his mouth.:D I think we got great shots though and it was all worth it.:)

Here are a few of my favorite shots. Some of these are already up on my website. Oh, by the way, Sam is exactly 8 months old today so, Happy 8th month, Sam!:)

They started out wearing Iskolar ng Bayan and Fighting Maroons shirts. Looks like Sam already has his future set up for him.;)










These next few photos were taken on the steps of the Engineering Bldg. where we all spent most of our college days in.




I think this one is cute.:)


I love this one. As I said, we had beautiful light!

At this point, Sam was just interested in getting his shoes into his mouth, but I like this photo because Lyra and Manuel look very relaxed here.

This was my favorite shot of the day.

But I love this one, too.:)

P.S. I want to greet my bestfriend Chen who is celebrating her 30th birthday today! Happy Birthday, Chen-chen!:)

Ces Kasilag: the 3-minute headshots

Ces totally came to my rescue last Sunday. And to thank her, I am posting these headshots that I took of her right on the parking lot of the venue of the party before we headed home.

As the title suggests, these were taken in under 3 minutes. All we had was great light and a big bright smile--and sometimes those are all we actually ever need for beautiful portraits.:)

I was able to take about a dozen shots or so, but here are my favorites.

Isabella: 1st birthday party

October 26, 2008
The Blue Leaf

This was my last event for October. So, to my November clients, Hang in there!:D

Isabella was born in the States and lives there with her mommy and daddy. It was a first homecoming for her so they wanted to mark it by celebrating with all their family and friends. As Mommy Annette mentioned during the party, Isabella's actual birthday was a few months earlier but they wanted to get the chance to see all their loved ones so they decided to hold a big party. And a big party it was!

Here are some photos from the party...

Who says babies can't have nice shoes?:)




Here's Isabella workin' it for the camera.;)


Decorations by Kidstar Kastles led by the fabulous Imma.

Isabella inside the giant bubble with Mommy Annette.

We still managed to get a few nice photos of Isabella and Mommy after the party. Fortunately, the birthday girl was still in high spirits. Here she is with her elegant second outfit.

As always, please visit the online gallery HERE for more photos from the party.:)

To those who missed the announcement yesterday, I just launched my new website. Please go to http://ginglorenzo.com/to check it out!:)