Child Dedication - Rofel Senen Fariñas

Sochi…a very unique nickname.

Sochi’s real name is Rofel Senen – Rofel is from Rommel & Ulyfel [these unique names must be genetic :)], culled from the names of his parents, and Senen is a second name of his grandfather and a biblical name meaning “Gift from God.” (thanks to the signature book where this info was taken from. Hehe).

…and his nickname? Well, Uly said it came a mobile phone ring tone which Sochi always listened to while in his mommy’s tummy :)

I found my first coverage of a Day of Dedication very meaningful. During the ceremony, each of the godparents said a prayer for Sochi and in one part, the pastor held the baby to give God’s blessing while everybody else stretched out their arms and prayed over him.

Here's one of their family pics.

Sochi's attire for the ceremony.

Some detail shots.

 

Sochi in self-thought :)

 

She probably does kiddie events coverage too. Do you accept apprentices? ;-)

It was a simple celebration to welcome Sochi into God's family. Thanks to Uly & Mel for the opportunity to cover this memorable event :) 

More photos here.

Baptism - Samuel Alejandro Dacio

Talk about coming full circle…

Lyra and I are both members of n@w – she, the more frequent poster and I the more frequent lurker. Picking up from her recommendations of friends Kix Tavora and Ging Lorenzo in one her posts, my husband Jon & I booked them on separate family events - Kix for Franco's baptism and Ging for his 1st birthday. Having become friends, Ging and I eventually got to cover a few kiddie parties and weddings together.

Inevitably, Lyra and I met at Ging's birthday celebration and she ended up engaging me for Sam's christening. My photographer-partner Warren joined the coverage. Here are some of the shots we took. 

Three gens of Dacios.

Some detail shots from the ceremony and reception...

...and some family photos.

 

Happy baby :)

Click here for more photos from Sam's christening.

Wedding - Cholo & Gina

Cholo & Gina were one of the w@w couples we did free pre-nup sessions with before they asked us to be their backup photographers.

During her preps, Gina was very composed.

Eddie Bruan made her every inch a radiant bride.

The ceremony was held at the Christ the King Parish Church.

Gina wanted a specific shot taken during her bridal march. When we got to the church, we saw overhead lights above the center aisle and we thought timing was important.

This was the bride's request.

 

At the start of the reception, the couple entertained their guests with their first sweet dance.

 

One of the elderly guests wanted to pin a bill on Cholo's barong just when the music was about to segue into their hip-hop number (like the CD was being "scratched"). Ay lola, mamaya pa po. May script pala. May hip-hop number pa :) It was one fun wedding. 

Some shots from the preps.

Click here for more photos from Cholo & Gina's wedding.

Prenup - Jayson & Donna

Jayson & Donna is one of the w@wies who availed of our "free-nup" sessions.  We remember texting Donna that she was the 3rd & the 5th texter.  We were just replying to the text messages as we received them so we didn't know she texted twice --- first to ask if they made it to the "magic" five and she indicated her name, and she texted again to mention both her and her fiance's name.  She must've been a speed-texter to make it either way :)

Watching these two we can say that opposites attract (guess who's unassuming, and guess who's bubbly), and so they did.

  

Despite their differences, they obviously delight each other's company.

Basta kapag ayaw ngumiti ni Jayson (he's really THAT quiet type), Donna just pokes his cheeks and he smiles.

 

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Their wedding is in 2010. Hindi sila excited no?  :-)

More photos from their pre-nup here.

Baptism - Karlene Leila Oliva

Don't you just love it when the baby you're photographing crawls sheepishly...

sleeps through her baptismal rites...

and stays quietly in mommy's arms?

This baptism was held at St. Peter's Parish Church along Commonwealth, Quezon City. It had a Rome-like feel to it.

which probably helped us get shots like these --

 

Even the directional sign made a good subject.

One can't help but have a very spiritual connection when the priest draws water from the hands of John the Baptist (of course, baby Karlene was STILL asleep --- idol!)

Karlene eventually did wake up --- and we were all lucky she was in a good mood. We just loved these expressions.

 

We can blog about a thousand and one things about this baptism, but better to let the photos speak for themselves. Please click here for additional images.