It’s been discovered that what makes the experience of listening to music enjoyable is anticipation. Our brains figure out the pattern of the song, and a rush of dopamine hits the pleasure center of our brain just before the refrain. The same thing happens when we ride a rollercoaster: it’s the split-second of stillness before...
A couple of months ago, Bride and Breakfast messaged me about an editorial that they’re working on with Solaire. When they sent the concept and the look, we couldn’t say no because it was a perfect fit with our style of wedding photography. Another great thing about it is that we also worked with the...
“Color has always been an integral part of how a culture expresses the attitudes and emotions of the times.” – Pantone. For the last 16 years, Pantone has been announcing an annual color for the year. At first, I thought it’s just one company deciding on a color that they want but after further research,...
Whenever I meet new couples, I always ask about their story and that of Zyrus and Daphne is one of the most unique. During their younger years, they were into an online adventure game where players assume the role of a character in a fictional setting. This is how they first met and fast forward...
I’ve heard of the Hispanic heritage of Ilocos Norte, but to cover a wedding at one of the few World Heritage Sites in the Philippines was truly a privilege. The structure was so massive and the elaborate details of the Paoay Church was visually stunning. There were a lot of details at the wedding – other...
Couples take months of planning for their engagement session – the location, what to wear, who’s the makeup artist, and logistics, among others. But sometimes there are unexpected things that come our way. We were at our first location when we got news that we can’t use the next venue for the other layouts. Any...
