Retro Spring

 

From the very fun and colorful Colors of Summer to Retro Spring, Well...I just can't get enough of vintage. I admit that it is one of my favorite tones and theme as well. The rustic touch that it illustrates through photos, takes us away to a different time and place. This is just a simple set, no gimmicks whatsoever, just relied on natural light, so we had this shots taken at around four in the afternoon, as the light is not as harsh during noon time. Got my warm tones after post processing the photos using my Photoshop CS4. You may also get your instant vintage photos through Instagram (if you're an apple user) and at Picnik (Hurry as picnik shuts down by April 19, 2012).

 Photography by: Melissa Irasga

MUA: Suzette Cachuela

Models:
Erica Biliran

Jennalie Love Tongco

Airesh Joy Beltran

I got to browse some old photography books that my father owned way back in the late 70's. It was printed in black and white, so are the photos. I get to see how photography has evolved, so hopefully I'd get to read those books, it might help me one way or another.

 It is kinda funny how I am trying to create vintage photos over the technologically advanced era, while back those days, developers and creators were busy doing developing a new technology. Film was used then, some others have their very own dark room, while nowadays, we have our digital dark room right in front of our finger tips. Anyhow, I really love this set so much. I hope that I could do more of these in the future.

More Photos of FUN, FREE AND BREEZY RETRO SPRING....

It's a wrap, with our jen and yen, suzette (MUA) in pink and I in green. :)

BABY + POOL

Children/Baby Photography happens to be one of the most challenging subjects (just my opinion LOL) when it comes to portraiture. For it to become successful, it needs a lot of patience and supporting roles amongst parents and guardians, as they are the ones who would make them laugh and smile. Yep, I took continuous shots (sigurista mode) and chose the best ones! So I'm crossing my fingers on this.

 I happen to shoot for my colleague's uberly cute baby boy named Drew, this is intended for his upcoming first birthday next month! This adorable little angel just can't get enough of his beach ball and the pool, he's having so much fun with his Dad. According to Mommy Tin, this was his second swim at the pool, good thing he was neither sleepy nor grumpy.

Here are some of the photos during our Shoot:

The photos were taken at The Deck of Marco Polo Hotel Davao on a late afternoon. I am just inspired with this shoot since this is my first baby photography and I am still having a bit of overdose of  Summer themes lately since my Colors of Summer set.

Some candid captures

Look Mom! I can swim!

Spidey Trunks

I had a great time taking pictures with Baby Drew.

 Hope you guys would love this set as much as I do.

Baby just can't get enough of his ball! :)

The Colors of Summer

There`s no denying it that the heat is on this summer. My creative friends and I were totally inspired with everything that is summer. This maybe perhaps one of the season that we always love. Talking about the beach, bright and colorful hues that best represents the SPRING/SUMMER look. This shoot was taken during the height of Araw ng Davao (March 16), while the people of Davao and local tourists are enjoying the city`s festivities.

Photography by: 

Melissa Irasga

MUA:

 Suzette Cachuela

Models:

Erica Biliran

Airesh Joy Beltran

Jennalie Love Tongco

  

Fashion forecasts has been telling us that color blocking is still the trend of the SUMMER/SPRING of 2012. So be not afraid in expressing yourself with the many different colors that you can play around with. It is really a fun trend, that is why I am so inspired with this shoot. We might be intimated with the many different colors, but for it to work on your look, just stick with the utmost of three colors. Since the colors are making a statement themselves, try to put on down low with the accessories and hair.

Call It Spring S/S 2012 True Love Campaign

We also got our inspiration from the Call It Spring S/S 2012 Campaign (True Love), though the brand is not available here in Davao yet, I`m looking forward to have it here soon because they really have nice shoes! And of course our main source of fashion inspiration here in Philippines - Preview Magazine.

Here`s my very own version :)

Enough of the talking... Here is my ``The Colors of Summer`` Set:

ERICA

JENNA

YEN

These are just a few of the many shots that I took that day. I will be posting their Vintage/Retro Shoot withing the week. :)

That`s all for now everyone... =)