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D3 Sample Shots!

2007-12-14T22:13:00.000+08:00

I'm super excited with the D3! I believe that it's definitely worth the molah. We have yet to use it on an actual wedding which is tomorrow na, but we have tested it using different ISO's in various lighting conditions and true enough, it's AMAZING! Will post pictures of actual weddings soon. For the meantime ito muna mga pics namin. :)

Wishes Do Come True!

2007-12-14T14:01:00.000+08:00

We only had 2 items on our wish list this year, the new iMac and the Nikon D3. Well whadayaknow! Props to The One up above for all the blessings. We have soooooooo much to be thankful for! Will post sample shots of the D3 very soon.

And oh, my own wish coming true....L-O-M-O! :)

Guinea Pics?

2007-09-21T04:47:00.000+08:00

I found some shots that I've been meaning to post (but haven't really gotten around to doing it) while I was cleaning up my desktop. Thought I'd share it. These were my practice shots and my photoshop guinea pigs or should I say guinea pics?

Battle Gear

2007-09-04T17:21:00.000+08:00

After a lot of discussions & considerations (mainly about the price..hehehe) we finally got the nikkor 85mm f/1.4 lens. We always have problems with poorly lit churches & reception venues, though we have our own lighting system, sometimes it's not just enough to get the shots that we want. So now we're really hoping that with this lens it will be easier for us to capture those unexpected moments where we don't have time to think about lighting and stuff...Will post sample shots soon!

ITEM # 2 ON OUR WISH LIST

2007-08-30T03:57:00.000+08:00

We had the chance to test the new iMac yesterday at the Power Mac Center in SM North and gad dam I can't get it out of my mind! Glossy display is so suweeet, I'm dying to work on it already. We're aiming for the 2.4Ghz processor & 350Gig hard drive. The price....Tumataginting na 85k pesoses! Hmmmm.....Anyone interested to buy the old iMac? Hehe...Seriously...

Learn more about the new iMac here.

WHAT'S ON OUR WISH LIST

2007-08-24T04:43:00.000+08:00

This!

It's official! Nikon will release 2 new cameras come November, the D3 & D300. Whoohooo!

We're drooling over the D3 until we found out that the estimated price is 5k USD! My eyes nearly popped out of its socket! I can see our out of the country vacation going down the drain...or maybe not! Let's see...price hike? Hehe...

Anyways, check it out here if you're a nikonian and haven't heard/read the news yet or if you're a canon loyalist and just curious as to the specs.

Can't wait to see what this baby can do!

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows

2007-07-23T18:29:00.000+08:00

We have been waiting for this, the end of it all. Although I have been expecting a different ending, I'm glad she (J.K. Rowling) made it this way. Definitely an excellent read. The one with the most action among all the others. I will surely miss Harry, his friends and their adventures...

Trip To The E.R.

2007-06-28T01:42:00.000+08:00

After 3 straight weddings during the weekend, my Monday started quite normally. Woke up at around 2pm (since I slept 6am na and galing pa kami sa 3 weddings!), had lunch, checked emails, etc...Come 2am, we went down to eat some left over carenderia food (from dinner). At 3am, I started having epigastric pains accompanied with a trip to you-know-where. I immediately took kremil-s since this has worked for me for quite some time now, thinking that this time would be no different. I thought wrong! The pain persisted and I was not able to sleep at all. At around 5:30am nagsuka nako! Then 7am, suka na naman! I told Paul, this is it na. We have to go to the E.R. He's been telling me na we have to go sa hospital nung hindi nawala pain 1 hour after I took the kremil-s, but since I was very sleepy na kasi nga 3 days halos wala sleep, kala ko maitutulog ko yung pain, hindi pala talaga. So go na kami sa E.R. ng Capitol Med. They gave me one dose of Prevacid and thank God, nawala pain! So relieved! Maintain ko muna meds for 2 weeks and avoid coffee, softdrinks and other caffeinated stuff, lalo na syempre avoid skipping meals. But being the hard headed person that I am, di parin nakatiis, we had a meeting kanina at Starbucks 6750 and uminom parin ng kape! Konti lang naman, nakiinom lang kay Paul. Who could resist caramel macchiato??? Yumyum!

Crazy With Crocs!

2007-06-09T16:57:00.000+08:00

I have not gone out of the house for 3 days straight and I was a bit restless. So yesterday Paul and I went out to clear our minds from work. We did some grocery shopping mostly of canned goods and instant noodles! Yes, we're eating junk most of the time! No time to cook, so what we do is buy from the carenderia across the street or just open libby's viena sausage & eat right out of the can. Way too unhealthy I know.

Anyway, we checked out this new mall Tri Noma. It's still under construction but some stores are now open. I like the concept of the mall..There's an open area, like a park, where you can hang out with your friends or your special someone. I think it's really cool. The cinemas are nice too. They put 6 semi private areas with 2 lazy-boy-like seats in I guess 3 of the 7 cinemas for a more comfortable movie experience. It's more expensive than the regular seats (it's 260 bucks per person) but hey, it's a darn good way to watch a movie.

Now with the crocs thing..Found their store at, where else, Tri Noma! So comfortable..Love it! It looks kinda funny though, reminds me of those O.R slippers we used to wear, minus the weight and the holes of course. But the comfort...Ahhh, priceless! You can even accessorize it with designs called "Jibbitz". Suweeet!'

Got this color and 2 jibbitz, a butterfly & a flower, one for each clog...

FOOLING AROUND DURING PRENUP!

2007-02-02T00:28:00.000+08:00

Most of the time we busy ourselves looking for the next location to shoot as we wait for the couple while they change outfits during prenups. This time we decided to have a prenup-ish shoot...Ah luv it! Hehe! Thanks to Dan for taking these pics..

Back to Blogging (I hope)

2007-01-09T01:06:00.000+08:00

After the December rush, we're finally able to breathe again! Oh, and sleep longer than 4 hours too. Now on with post production...the fun never stops!

Anyways, just want to share a couple of pictures I took of the Pyrolympics. We were covering a wedding at Coconut Palace so I have a pretty decent view of the spectacular fireworks display.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2007-01-01T15:55:00.000+08:00

IT'S MY BDAY!

2006-12-24T22:26:00.000+08:00

rellie, jen, dan

ang loveteam

It's my birthday today! Another year older...but none the wiser! Hehehe! We had lunch kanina with Dan, Jen, Kuya Rellie (our ever talented backup photog), Angie, Ogie and their friend Patrick. Grabe sarap food sa Grill Asia sa T. Morato. You should try it guys. A bit expensive but sulit talaga. Yun nga lang wala kami pictures na maayos! Hahaha...Nobody bothered to bring a DSLR camera, para kc papunta coverage kung may dala cam kaya cel nalang. D tuloy kami kasya lahat sa frame. Kainis. Cla Angie, Ogie & Patrick wala pics kc humabol lang cla, nakalimutan na mag pa picture. Sa sobrang gutom din namin d na napicturan and food, kinain na agad!

My super bait & loving parents also sent lechon all the way from Dipolog..We picked it up at PAL cargo. YUMYUM! Crispy parin sya kahit 10 hours na syang luto at ilang miles na ang nabyahe na. Sarap din ng regalong crispy pata nila Ogie from Bulacan, sarap ng timpla...

Phenomenal Woman (Maya Angelou)

2006-12-14T16:44:00.000+08:00

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

D80 Sample Shots

2006-12-13T19:31:00.000+08:00

I was able to take pictures last night with my D80 while Paul was answering emails.

I love Mcdreamy!

Can these guys ever be found...

Some of my favorite books (except 'the devil wears prada' )

My other partner..

My lunch yesterday

Tips On Prenup Pictorial

2006-12-13T03:38:00.001+08:00

I would just like to share what I've learned and experienced while doing prenup shoots. This is to give additional info to couples who are planning to have/avail prenup services, and to answer some FAQ's as well.

1. Avoid overly crowded places
- If you want to have prenuptial shoot in baywalk or other popular areas/parks, schedule it on weekdays where there's bound to be less people than on weekends. It's very difficult to shoot when there are people passing by between the photographer and the couple, plus most of the couples feel uncomfortable when there are strangers staring at them while they're having their pictorial.
- If your set to have a prenup at Enchanted Kingdom, pls. note that it's difficult to have pictures while on the rides if the line is too long. You will spend more time lining up than on the rides. Photographers are allowed only in certain areas so finding a good angle is a challenge specially when the subject is moving.
2. Secure a permit
- Call the management of the area where you want to have your prenup and inquire if they have any special requirements like permits and fees.
3. Keep an eye on the weather
- If there's a forecast of a typhoon coming within your scheduled outdoor prenup , discuss with your photographer other options for pictorial like indoor or hotel pictorials. If time is not a problem, reschedule your shoot as early as possible.
4. Dress code
- This depends on where you want to have your prenups. It's best to wear something out of the ordinary but comfortable. Huwag naman naka pambahay! You can also schedule your trial hair & make-up with your prenup to make you look more beauiful.
5. Communicate
- Get to know your photographer. It's easier to be in front of the camera when you're at ease with the one behind. Tell your photographer what you want and ask for suggestions/opinions. Come prenup day, discuss feasibility of the shots you want in relation to your location and current condition (overcast/cloudy/foggy, harsh sunlight, low light/night time). Good lighting condition is essential for good photographs.
6. Be yourself and enjoy the experience.
- If you want wacky shots, you have to be wacky. If you want passionate shots, you have to be passionate and sweet. The photographer cannot do it for you. We can direct the poses but the emotions must come from within yourself.

Have a fun prenuptial pictorial everyone!

Christmas Gift!

2006-12-12T11:18:00.000+08:00

Presenting my new Nikon D80! Wohooo!

Finally I have a new camera to use, it's not high end but it gets the job done. The D70 that I'm using is practically screaming at me to give it some rest. It was Paul's camera when we were starting out and has been handed down to me when he got his D200. I love the D70. I can get some really dramatic shots with it and it has the best color too. Unfortunately, most of the time it gives very poor quality pictures no matter how you adjust it. Sinusumpong na talaga sya. It needs to be repaired na.

I have not extensively tested my D80 pa since I have so much work to do. A few shots palang nagagawa ko. Sa 15 ko pa sya magagamit, un na rin ung test nya. So far naman, ang ganda ng quality ng pictures and the color is good din. It comes with a kit lens na 18-135mm which is good for me since tamad ako magpalit ng lens! Hehehe! I want sana 18-200mm kaya lang expensive din e, so ok na muna ung kit lens. I also love the D80's size. Halos kasing laki lang sya ng D70 (may vertical grip nga lang yung sakin) but much lighter kc it's plastic. This is an advantage for me kc bilis ko mangawit. Malaki rin LCD like D200 and 10MP sya.

Thanks syempre to my honey sa syang bumili! hehehe! Special thanks din to Jon (threelogy) for suggesting this model and to CJ (threelogy) sa paglait sa D70 ko! Ayan mukha na ba akong professional! Heheheh!

His' and Her's Mobile Phone

2006-12-06T02:17:00.000+08:00

I'm the only one whose supposed to buy a new cel since Paul got his N70 just 4 months ago (free from smart post paid plan). We had been scouting for 2 days on what unit to buy and almost bought the SE z610i. As fate would have it, the unit available was defective and they only have 1 left in the color that I wanted (pink) so hindi namin binili. And hindi rin masyado nagustuhan ni Paul dahil parang flimsy ung material na ginamit. A few days after that, he lost his phone din so we have no choice but to buy one for him. We went back to SM North and I finally decided to buy mine. He wanted to have an N70 din kc gamay na nya, we were looking for the black series kaya lang out of stock so di rin muna sya bumili. Tapos, nagustuhan nya yung unit na binili ko, so in the end ganun narin binili nya! The Motorola V3x. Super happy with the purchase, very fast response, easy to navigate, good audio and it has 2mp camera na rin. And, 3G din sya. I considered din the V3i since it's thinner and more compact but it has lower mp kc and wala syang pink na kulay! hehehe!

Welcome!

2006-12-06T01:26:00.001+08:00

I created this blog for other stuff aside from the wedding business, though there will still be posts about photography and weddings (since it's what we do), this blog will include our personal lives as a couple and the challenges we face in our day to day lives...Join us in our journey! Naks! Seryoso na ito!