Hanz and Avi's Engagement Shoot

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Avi wrote:

I'm speechless!
The pictures look so great!=D

Thank you so much kuya Melvin, and to the rest of the Wired crew.
We had so much fun posing for these pictures. Melvin didn't only make this experience fun for us; He made it so memorable! Especially when he commented.."What is this, is it a fixed marriage?!"
And yes, he's right when he said that I just couldn't stop laughing!

Thank you so much again!
The pictures are awesome. Can't wait to see the rest of them!=D
God bless!













AVI and HANZ
One of the dilemmas I face when shooting a couple for the first time is how to break the ice. I have the camera and there is the couple, six feet away from me. So I start by letting them just do whatever, smile, look at the camera, I just press the shutter, and there goes the picture...good enough for Facebook.

It's no different with Hans and Avi. Five minutes after their first pose and I just didn't know yet what I was really looking for, and then I noticed that they were kinda shy when it comes to showing their affection. This is actual normal when you are in front of the camera for the first time with a photographer.

And so, out of the blue, I just popped the question, " Do you guys kiss?" It's actually a silly question but before I knew it, we were all laughing like crazy especially Avi who just couldn't contain it. It was a silly question to ask, I admit, but it surely became an effective ice breaker that day.

The couple was all out after that and the only problem we faced was the fading sunlight and the chilly wind. Time will never be on a wedding photographer's side but I got the job done pretty easy, thanks to Han's and Avi's cooperation.

And the kissing scene... never became a problem since.

Congratulations Hanz and Avi!

God Bless!
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Engagement: Lori and Les


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KD said...
Nice... I likes :-). Great shots!

Camilla and David Engagement






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Camilla and David are getting married this Saturday, after going out for nine years...only nine years, so it's now going full swing ahead.

Maricelle + Jamie






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Great wedding starts with great preparation. Jamie and Maricelle's wedding ended up that way and we really had a great time shooting their most memorable day.

I keep on telling my clients that there's no perfect wedding...unless you enjoy every moment of it. Wedding is always stressfull but if you know how to have fun, then everything gets easy and the mood becomes positive. Maricelle and Jamie did exactly what a perfect wedding should be, and so their fairytail has a happy ending.

Thanks guys for having us on board, we really had fun. Maybe I should not even mention the mouth-watering freshly broiled Mauii ribs and other great BBQ treats that were served. No, I won't mention the ice cream treat at this nice Gelato place near Venables and Powell (I think...I couldn't remember) either.

Congratulations, Maricelle and Jamie!


MORE PICS TO COME

Brent + Bless Wedding

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Star Wars, Bonus Episode Starring: Geraldine, RJ, Bless, Brent, Melvin, Joee, and Yoda.







Brent and Bless Engagement Shoot



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I had the opportunity of taking this picture after the soon-to-be-couple's rehearsal in Port Moody...and man it was quick. Brent and Bless had to go to Nando's Chicken for the rehearsal dinner. Anyway, I let them take off after taking a couple of shots for I know I already have the shot.

I didn't have time to prepare but I was so grateful that my clients were very cooperative and were so fun to work with. A little bit shy in the beginning but in the end I was able to get the most of it. It's always like that.

For me, it is not important that I have something to show at the reception. The best thing about engagement shoot is that come wedding day, the couple is already used to my camera, and I am already used to the couple, and it takes a lot of load off my work.

Tomorrow is their wedding day and I am sure when they see my camera, they will be posing naturally.

Thank you guys for giving me the time I needed, and congratulations!

A little note


August 2, 2007, 12:30am

Hi Melvin,

I just wanted to let you know that I really loved the layout of our wedding album. I admired all the pictures that you chose especially those captured and stolen shots. I watched it so many times. We forwarded the link to our friends and family, they all liked it. Thanks a lot for including our pictures on your blog.

Arnold & Anna Figueroa




SAMPLES






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