Chris + Mae : Highway to Love

I had another engagement session opportunity, as I was invited by one of the couples to shoot side by side with Mr. Richard Padillo, one of Davao City's known wedding photographer. Most of the photos by the way were taken in Tagum City. It's been awhile since my last engagement shoot, so I was really excited to be part of this. It was my first time to shoot in the middle of a highway (yes, with huge buses and trucks passing by), along the bridge and across a bridge. Needless to say, I enjoyed the company of the couple Mae and Doc Chris and the rest of the photo crew team. Also credits to Jong Paguia, for the stunning hair and make-up of the Bride. 

The couple just tied the knot last October 10 and again I was able to witness another beautiful wedding, this is my way of saying congratulations to the couple. 

Scroll over to see some of the shots that I really love from this set. 

(Very long post ahead)

Here's a simple avp of the beautiful photos that I have captured with the couple.

Jayson + Margaret

Isn't it such a wonderful feeling to love and be loved by your best friend? Someone you can laugh and share your memories with. That best describes these lovely couple Jayson and Margaret as they were truly and genuinely in love and comfortable with each other's company. These photos are taken at Margaret's hometown, Davao City, where the shoot was randomly done at Matina Town Square, Jacksridge, and People's Park. These places by the way are known landmarks of the city. 

This set was taken early last year, way before I started doing blog posts. If not mistaken, we have been rescheduling it due to rain showers, but eventually was able to push through the shoot. Some find engagement sessions too cheesy, but I may say that these best represents the relationship of a couple. Being able to capture these moments is my great pride, because I believe that precious memories lasts a lifetime. 

Don't you?

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Meet Lolong the Crocodile

Saltwater Crocodile "Lolong" measures 20 ft. and 3 inches making him the world's largest

Last weekend, I headed off  for a brief road trip, just to say hello to "Lolong" the Crocodile. It was a 4-hour drive coming from Davao City, to Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, Philippines, where the World's Biggest Rescued Crocodile is being housed. I came from a night shift that day, so I literally slept for almost the entire trip. The Ecotourism park has been opened for almost a year now, it's better late than never. This is another rare opportunity that I couldn't miss. 

Local visitors who came to see Lolong that day.

I was wondering why they named it Lolong, just so I found out that he was named after a veteran crocodile hunter named Ernesto "Lolong" Goloran Canete, who led the hunt. But unfortunately died of heart attack a few days before Lolong's capture. More details here (thanks Wikepedia!)

The photos were taken by my brother Matt, I couldn't take the photos since my hands are too shaky :( These are taken with Canon EOS 7D using a Tamron 70-200mm lens, with minor post processing by me using Photoshop. I call this set "SWAMP PEOPLE" inspired, if you're watching this show on History Channel, you know what I'm trying to mean. 

I was there in the flesh, hope he won't come and find me hahaha

I hope that I have brought you to Lolong up close and personal, 

sparing you from a tedious 4-hour trip just to get there. Enjoy! =)