Alexandra Wynonah: 1st bday party

July 6, 2008
Fort Ilocandia

About a month ago, we took a trip all the way up North to photograph this grand celebration. It was such an honor for me to work for such a gracious family. At big events such as this one, you could rarely expect to be able to talk to the host during the party (this is when coordinators come in handy). However, our host Rosemarie (Alexandra's aunt), as well as the whole was very accommodating. Aside from giving us the chance to visit the beautiful Ilocos region and checking us in the grand Fort Ilocandia hotel, they actually sat us down and made us eat dinner right at their table during the party itself! I love my job, but I love it even more when I get to work with wonderful clients.:)

Anyway, on to the photos. We started the shoot at one of the rooms at Fort Ilocandia. I focused on the details while Ces Kasilag (who was my second shooter for the event) shot some candids.

Alexa's lovely dress.


The pendant stands for Alexandra Wynonah.




I left Ces (and Pie) to finish up with the preps shoot because I had to go to the ballroom to take photos of the venue set-up. The party had a Disneyland theme, and I think I saw every single Disney character in the decorations.



The colorful set-up! Heart the balloons!:)

The first hour or so of the party was a kiddie program with host clowns who did games and magic. After that, the real party began. It was opened by an AVP, a ballet number and the grand entrance of the birthday family.

The birthday family.

Alexandra with Aunt Rosemarie.:)


Finally, a few shots of the cute birthday girl taken after the party when the guests were leaving.

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The Kasilags: Family portrait session

I know someone has been patiently waiting to see these so here they are.;)

Aside from being great travel companions and tour guides during our trip to Ilocos last month, Ces, Jon and little Franco were also great models.

Here are a few of my favorite shots taken during our two-day trip.:)

These first two were taken at the Syquia Mansion, which was one of our first stops in Vigan.

I saw this lovely green door along Calle Crisologo and I knew we had to use it. I love this fun series.

At the Bagui Windmills.

Finally, at the Fort Ilocandia just moments before we left. They are wearing matching shirts bearing Jon's company's logo. They had been wanting to take these portraits since day one of our trip.:)

This was my favorite shot of Franco.:)

Yes, Franco is tall for a 2-year-old!

Sam: 2nd birthday party

June 29, 2008
Urdaneta Village Clubhouse

It was a rainy Sunday morning when we drove to Makati for Sam's birthday party. As soon as I saw the colorful venue set-up however, I knew it was still going to be a great party. Oh, and it was also the day when Pacquiao won his last fight via knock-out, so the adults also had something else to celebrate.:)

Here are some of the colorful photos I took during the party.

A detail on the cake.


The party giveaway.

Sam with mom and dad.

The venue set-up was expertly done by Kidstar Kastles.

Sam seemed to have a great time.

Another photo of the colorful cake.

Tito Alex as the fun host and magician.


Sam's mom Suzette told me Sam loves bubble shows. So, naturally, they had to have one at the party. The other kids also enjoyed it very much.


Don't forget to visit the gallery of photos from Sam's party HERE!