Bouncing behind the lens

Newborn Photographer Manila: Zhen is the word of the day

2011-09-02T03:48:00.000-07:00

This newborn lived up to her name in every way. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect shoot. She slept right through and was just such a great poser!

Newborn photography at it's best.

Sisterly Silhouettes

2011-08-05T07:29:00.000-07:00

I've always dreamed of taking this photo and waited for the perfect little girls to do it :)

Finally got the opportunity to do so and nailed it. Mom called me up after I sent it to them and told me the eldest daughter cried when she saw it because it was so beautiful - she even sent me a text message of thanks. Needless to say, it's one of my favorites.

How I got this shot - It was actually a nice golden late afternoon when taking this. Took it straight on and then adjusted later in PS to get the true black effect (levels, curves) of the silhouette. Cleaned it up a bit as well.

Manila Newborn Photographer: Baby K

2011-07-30T03:44:00.000-07:00

A little chubby bubby newborn lovey!
This little man just made me so happy with his cheeks alone :)
Newborn baby love at first sight :)

Maternity Photography, Pregnancy Photography Manila

2011-07-30T03:39:00.000-07:00

Pregnancy, celebrated.

Newborn Photography Philippines Manila: Band of Brothers

2011-07-30T03:32:00.000-07:00

Loving this shoot and the gorgeous family.

A Band of Brothers indeed. They were so well behaved and loving towards their new addition. These little guys are going to break some serious hearts someday.

This mother and son photo really brought out so much emotion as well in its tenderness.

Manila Newborn Photography: Baby K

2011-07-30T03:20:00.000-07:00

My little sleeping beauty.

Loving this new addition to the ever so gorgeous family.

Can't wait to see her grow up.

Little L: Asia newborn photographer

2011-06-30T00:07:00.000-07:00

Ain't he the cutest little man ever?
So glad I got to cuddle him all morning :)

Baby C: 15 days new. Manila Philippines Newborn Photographer

2011-06-24T16:42:00.000-07:00

It's been raining here but the bad weather didn't stop us from having a burst of sunshine in the studio. Had a great time with this smiley little sweetheart and her uber nice family.

Georgia, Nadia & Sonia (Maternity Photography Manila)

2011-06-10T01:30:00.000-07:00

My muses.
Hard to believe this is baby # 3!
Can't wait :)

Family Photographer Manila: Coming from down under

2011-04-12T09:15:00.000-07:00

There are days when I meet Clients that I absolutely fall in love with. It's an instant click and I just feel at ease with them and the session goes beautifully and everyone has a great time and I know that they will become not just Clients, but friends for like. Today was one of those days. They came from down under (live in Oz) and are in Manila for a visit to drop by the studio for a family shoot. I fell in love. This is my favorite from the set so far (so many to choose from) but I have a soft spot for father-daughter photos. Such a beautiful family, it's shoots like these that make my heart sing.

Manila Newborn Photographer: Baby R

2011-04-09T10:04:00.000-07:00

This little girl totally rocked our session together :)

So happy to be using all the new stuff I brought back with me from my trip too. Can't wait for all the upcoming babies!

Manila Newborn Photographer: Newborn Shoot Baby L

2011-03-30T06:45:00.000-07:00

This little gentleman was the sweetest newborn to date. We did some amazing things with him and this newborn photoshoot is one for the books. So thankful that newborn photography is really my dream come true.

Enjoy!

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New: Cake Smash Sessions!

2011-03-30T06:34:00.000-07:00

Today I launched our newest product offering, the CAKE SMASH Session!
What is a Cake Smash? It's a great way to celebrate a birthday by having your little one have a cake and smash it all by himself. We can get pretty creative with these things and I can't wait for my next session this week :)
A first in the Philippines, only by The Stork Studio of course.

In this session we did a Cake Smash with Kieran, Amanda Griffin-Jacob's handsome little man who just turned 1. Had a great time with him and he definitely enjoyed it too.

Newborn Baby Photography Manila - Workshop Photos

2011-02-28T22:57:00.000-08:00

I just came from my dream-come-true newborn photography workshop and here are some of my photos from it. It was an amazing experience working with two of the best photographers in the world :) I learned so much and met some wonderful new friends. I'm going a little nuts buying props and stuff here coz there are just too many cute things! I can't wait to go home to shoot some newborns.

MommaClicks: A Photography Workshop for Moms!

2011-02-06T16:59:00.000-08:00

Last Friday was the first MommaClicks Workshop. A basic photography and technique class for moms that I started this year to teach moms how to take better photos of their children. I had 9 participants and it was quite successful if I may say so myself :) We had a lot of fun together sharing stories about their children and photos and "tricks" we do to get that perfect shot.

If you want to take photos of your child or are an avid fan of photography, one lesson I can give you is to START NOW :)

If you are interested to take the next class, please visit my Facebook page here as I will be posting class schedules and updates on it :)

See you!

Loving Maternity Photography - Manila Maternity Photography

2011-02-04T09:04:00.000-08:00

We love to do maternity shoots and turn them into fashion photography shoots that really push the envelope :)
Some of our latest work including Akiko Thompson's maternity shoot :)

my ultimate vanity fair maternity photo

The Stork Brings In New Stuff! : Baby Photography Manila

2011-02-04T08:47:00.000-08:00

Sometimes studio shoots need to be amped up. One of the different things we are doing this year at The Stork Studio is go beyond the regular studio setup ;) here's a sample of what's in store :)

Baby R: Newborn Photography Manila

2011-02-04T08:44:00.000-08:00

This little one was a bit fussy at first but we eventually got her to settle down with a few tricks :) I loved her big brother who was so gentle with her and made this shot a winner. I really love it when siblings are photographed in ways like these that evoke a lot of emotion in them...what a treasure :)

Newborn Photography News

2011-02-04T08:36:00.000-08:00

I can't wait to leave for the US in two weeks to take a workshop under the #1 Newborn Photographers there :)

This year, I'm really focused on improving my newborn photography technique and style.

Here are some samples of the past months newborns :)

2nd year anniversary!

2010-05-28T10:14:00.001-07:00

Today is our 2nd Year Anniversary!!! Thank you to all our fans, our wonderful Clients, to all the happy babies that made our days, to our supportive friends and family and most especially to God who has blessed us constantly. June is a month of surprises to commemorate this milestone :) look out for it!

Newborn Shoot: Andres

2010-05-09T23:12:00.000-07:00

5 days old and cute as a button. Andres is the latest addition to Bacchus and Ninay's family. Jacobo, their eldest was the very first newborn shoot that Stan and I did 3 years ago so this shoot is a bit sentimental for me. It was Jacobo's shoot that made me realize that I love newborn photography :) Now to practice more on his little bro!

It's official!

2010-03-17T22:55:00.000-07:00

We are very proud to announce that we are now an official member of the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL CHILD PHOTOGRAPHERS, USA.

This is such an honor and no one else in the country has this :)

A true first for the pioneers in newborn photography!

Thank you to all our friends, clients and supporters, and to the Lord who has truly blessed us time and time again.

We couldn't have done it without you.

Kids Lifestyle Photography (Kids Photography Manila,Philippines)

2010-03-10T22:00:00.000-08:00

I love kids. Especially 7 year olds. Because of this I decided to start doing more kids lifestyle photography shoots around Manila. This little girl Lian was amazing and the photos speak for themselves.

January Joys

2010-02-02T00:56:00.000-08:00

2010 is here and I am extremely excited to see what this year (almost our 2nd!) has in store for us. We have a lot planned for the year and in-store for our clients to give them even better value. We have been so blessed and have established a loyal base of client that keep growing. This year we hope to become even more known as the Philippines best baby, newborn, maternity and family photographers! Our Facebook Fanpage is growing by the day as well hope you can sign up if you haven't already. Sharing with you some of our best shots to start the year right.

Photo of the Week

2009-12-06T08:27:00.000-08:00

Classic. I love toddlers.

Hot Momma

2009-09-05T04:43:00.000-07:00

One of our favorite moms-to-be. Had a great time doing this shoot. There is always something different about women who are comfortable in their own skin while pregnant. Brad Pitt said he loved Angelina's sexy curves when she was expecting and even photographed her. I wish more moms could be as comfortable as this. I wonder if I will have the same courage to celebrate it in this way when my turn comes...at least I know - Stan has my shoot covered ;D

Custom Photography

2009-08-08T21:37:00.000-07:00

We also offer custom photography projects for clients who want to decorate their homes and spaces differently. We also offer a wide variety of printing options (canvas, fine art and even wall murals and creative art photos).

This is by far my favorite project so far. My dream client commissioned us to decorate her home with photos of her children using varied concepts that were not the typical "happy" shots but really all about celebrating her kids and showing how they interact with each other. Letting them loose in the garden with a hose and just wearing their denims brought this idea to life.

Super proud of this. I really love the colors and summery feel that this series shows.

comic-style rendition for her son's bedroom

i-Pod series (lanai)

An unplanned photo. Just goes to show that magic happens in a split second.

Look what The Stork Brought In!

2009-07-26T01:06:00.000-07:00

Isaac was the sweetest little 9 day old boy today.
We were able to sneak in some Christmas themed shots as well.

I can't wait to see this little heart breaker grow in the coming months.

I've had this shot in mind for about a month now
and was thrilled when Isaac's parents were willing to come and do it!
So happy!

Willow

2009-07-26T00:54:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love the name? Her parents brought her over this morning and we had a great time together doing these newborn photos. She is 9 days old here and cute as a button!

I love how she is so snug as a bug.

These are some of the shots we will be doing for newborns this year for holiday photographs of parents who want their Christmas cards or even wrapping paper personalized.

Very excited about these because I've been wanting to do this for awhile now (Christmas only comes once a year!)

Louise

2009-06-05T20:48:00.000-07:00

Lovely moment between Mother and Child.
I must say, pwedeng pang "Johnson's Baby" ito!

This has been one of my "dream shots" to take.
Ever since I started with this, I've been waiting for a shot like this. Finally got it.

Baby Louise and mommy Janice were such sweethearts to shoot. Capturing moments like these are what make my heart swell with joy.

Today is our 1st Birthday!!!

2009-05-31T09:18:00.000-07:00

Exactly a year ago on May 31st, The Stork Studio had its first shoot. We invited a few close friends with children to a rented studio and shot all day (boy were we pooped after!). I remember the nervousness, the excitement and laughs we had that day. Stan and I were new to the whole experience and just had basic lights, we were feeling our way through each shoot and family but were so lucky to have had such great models and we came out with some pretty awesome shots, some of which still take our breath away today. I remember thinking that evening that I had no idea where this would lead us but I was willing to take a chance and just go with it. I remember praying and offering up this venture and just telling God that everything was in his hands from that point on.

The response in this past year has been a dream come true. The word of mouth and referrals have poured in and Stan and I are so thankful, and grateful for the hundreds of clients that we have had so far. Each time we shoot is a different experience and its in this experience - when we get the "feeling" (of having that perfect shot) that we are fulfilled.

Looking forward, we can only hope for the best. We don't know what the future holds for us except that God's in charge and that we love what we do and will keep doing it until we become - the #1 baby and maternity photographers in the country :) Thank you once again to our very first clients last May 31st, 2008: Nikka, Paul and Tybalt, Monica and Santi, Noelle and Kai, Ninay, Bacchus and Jacobo, Andie, Steve and Ava, Marto, Denise, Aidan and Cody and lastly Leslie and Diego - without you we would not have come this far. Thank you!

Emily

2009-05-31T07:18:00.000-07:00

Mother and Child bonding

I love Emily's blue eyes.

Mommy Beth is the coolest mom.

I find this so precious.

Here are the boys!

This family came to us a few months ago for some pregnancy photos of mom and her two boys Connor and Tyler - that shoot was a super enjoyable experience as we got to know each other and the boys were adorable. Little Emily was born soon after and they came back with the whole brood (with Dad this time too) and we had a great time taking their first family photos with the new special addition - Emily who has to most beautiful blue eyes. Family photography is important to Stan and me because kids do grow up to fast. We really aim to give families the kind of photos that they can keep for generations. This shoot was a lot of fun as usual, the two boys were wonderful big brothers and the closeness of the family really showed in their photos. Relationships with our clients are important to us and we try to really build good rapport with them. I feel like I'm so lucky to be taking their pictures...its as if they let us into their little cocoon if only for a couple of hours.

Morgan Ruth Hero

2009-05-27T09:16:00.000-07:00

Paul and Nikka's little girl with big brother Tybalt. Nikka has been a long-time childhood friend and I'm so happy to have been able to take some of the first photos of her little daughter "Hero". What cool names they have for their kids!

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-09T19:33:00.000-07:00

To all the Wonderful Moms out there who have had sleepless nights, come armed with wet-ones, and a million kisses, tender touches and warm milk and cookies, who have read to us and sang to us, raised an eyebrow and defended us, who have bathed us and watched movies over and over with us, who loved us when we were naughty and love us to this day... this is for you (thank your Riya for sharing).

Shihab Nye, a poet, wrote down lines that her three year old had said growing up.

she rolled them all together into this wonderful piece that makes motherhood indeed, priceless.

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Music lives inside my legs.
It's coming out when I talk.

I'm going to send my valentines
To people you don't even know.

Oatmeal cookies make my throat gallop.

Grown-ups keep their feet on the ground
When they swing. I hate that.

Look at those 2 o's with a smash in the middle—
That spells goodbye.

Don't ever say “purpose” again,
Let's throw that word out.

Don't talk big to me.
I'm carrying my box of faces.
If I want to change faces I will.

Yesterday faded
But tomorrow's in BOLD FACE.

When I grow up my old names
Will live in the house
Where we live now.
I'll come and visit them.

Only one of my eyes is tired.
The other eye and my body aren't.

Is it true that all metal was liquid first?
Does that mean if we bought our car earlier
They could have served it
In a cup?

There's a stopper in my arm
That's not going to let me grow any bigger.
I'll be like this always, small.

And I will be deep water too.
Wait. Just wait. How deep is the river?
Would it cover the tallest man with his hands in the air?

Your head is a souvenir.

When you were in New York I could see you
In real life walking in my mind.

I'll invite a bee to live in your shoe.
What if you found your shoe
Full of honey?

What if the clock said 6:92
Instead of 6:30? Would you be scared?

My tongue is the car wash
For the spoon.

Can noodles swim?

My toes are dictionaries.
Do you need any words?

From now on I'll only drink white milk
On January 26.

What does minus mean?
I never want to minus you.

Just think—no one has ever seen
Inside this peanut before!

It is hard being a person.

I do and don't love you—
Isn't that happiness?

--naomi shihab nye

** listen to her read it aloud: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/journal/videoitem.html?id=163

Storklings and Nestings

2009-04-27T09:29:00.001-07:00

For The Stork Studio, April was a month of huggable happy babies and hot moms-to-be. I really love taking photos of babies because it helps me wind down after a hectic week. Stan and I usually have a "feeling" when we have our "perfect shot" and we don't stop shooting until we get one. These range from stolen moments to all the way down to fresh tears or tiny hands clasping a mom's finger or a wet kiss. When people ask us how we do it, I usually say - we get lucky (and we have quick reflexes). It's quite difficult especially since kids are really unpredictable and you really have to be good at motivating them (which isn't always 100% effective) but so far, we have indeed, been blessed :) With our maternity shoots, I enjoy them particularly because we get to experiment with lighting and push our creativity. Adults are also easier to talk to of course. In May, its our first anniversary, and I can't believe how far we've come...from a dream of mine back in 2001 to our first shoot in 2005 with Bacchus and Ninay's little Jacobo to more than 100 clients later and a partnership with several magazines, we are so lucky. There are times that I get overwhelmed with the enormity of the blessings and support from our friends and family. Living this dream is pretty amazing, and I can't wait to see what's next. May is going to be a celebratory month for us as we reach our first birthday (expect some surprises and great deals). Here are some of my favorite shots from this month :)

Birth Announcements

2009-04-20T02:35:00.001-07:00

For newborn shoots, we offer Personalized Birth Announcements of your little one for you to email and/or send out to family and friends to celebrate this special time.

Newborns

2009-04-20T02:18:00.000-07:00

Photographing newborns is such a magical moment for us. Personally, these little ones are my favorite subjects. Its so important to have the right atmosphere and lighting technique when we shoot these precious little bundles. Stan and I take a lot of care with them and really make an effort to get the best shots.

Georgia and Nadia (maternity)

2009-04-20T02:14:00.000-07:00

One of our favorite moms (Georgia) and little girls (Nadia) are expecting a new addition to their family! We are thrilled to be able to capture this special moment with them.

WorkingMom Editorial March 09

2009-04-07T23:50:00.000-07:00

We've been doing some of the editorial photos for WorkingMom this year, decided to post a few samples. This month, we got featured in a full page article on pregnancy photos right alongside the country's best. Stan and I love doing maternity shots because we can really push our creativity and lighting. Ofcourse it also helps when the mom wants artsy shots. Yes, we actually have done the Vanity Fair - Demi Moore shot for a client. Super fun =)

2009 Newsletter

2009-01-05T08:45:00.000-08:00

To Our Dearest Friends and Family,

Happy New Year to you all!

We at The Stork Studio are so grateful to have friends like you who supported our work throughout 2008 and made

our year so blessed. We are so fortunate and thankful for each and every one of you and your little ones. In the last 6 months that we've been up and running, Stan and I have taken so many great photos that sometimes we look back at our first photo shoot last May 31, 2008 with such awe. We have indeed come so far from a hope and a wish and our first photograph 3 years ago of little Jacobo Ledesma (who's photo by the way is featured in Working Mom Magazine for Dec-Jan).

Please continue to visit our websites as we have more news and updates on our galleries, packages (we now have birthday packages and videos!).

One of the biggest things that we have lined up for 2009 is a partnership with WORKING MOM magazine on a monthly basis to do the photography for one of their sections! Needless to say, we are thrilled!! The Stork Studio has been featured in Real Living (Dec Issue), Good Housekeeping (Nov Issue), Working Mom (Dec-Jan Issue and our biggest spread to date!) and Baby Magazine (Jan Issue), Cradle Magazine (Launch issue) and Philippine Daily Inquirer as well. We have more magazine prospects as well in the works (crossing our fingers!). The word of mouth referrals have been phenomenal, we are so amazed and thankful!

For all these andmore, we are so grateful to you all, for letting us capture your memories and share these moments with you. When we look at the work we have done, it really brings a smile to our faces and fills our hearts to have been a part of a place where great photographs are born.

Thank you once again and we look forward to seeing you and your little loves in life again this year!

Be Blessed.

Sofia and Stan

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Large Format Printing

2008-11-08T02:21:00.000-08:00

We try to encourage large format printing for our clients. There is just something so magical about that one perfect shot, enlarged to have a space in your home. Oftentimes, our prints are used as art on our client's walls. A perfect black and white print of a beloved shot can bring joy to any home, everyday.

Outdoor Fun

2008-11-05T07:48:00.001-08:00

We also do outdoor photography, especially with bigger kids...Stan and I have a lot of fun chasing them around and taking photos that really capture the expression and personality of the child. This little man Jacob was especially full of personality and spunk.

That perfect shot

2008-11-05T07:43:00.000-08:00

Once in awhile we get shots like these... and we are so moved by them. Truly priceless.

Georgia and Nadia

2008-10-14T01:49:00.001-07:00

One of the best shoots we've had. Georgia's gorgeous little girl Nadia was adorable. The connection between mother and child really inspired me and we took over 300 photos of them. This little one is going to be a model one day just like her mom. To this day, every time I smile every time I see the images.

Large format printing

2008-07-27T07:31:00.000-07:00

We really want our photographs to be treated like art pieces. In these modern times where photography is making quite the comeback, a nice black and white print or set of prints of your little one/s can really change the look of your home. I often tell our clients who want to make their photos part of the art on their walls that the trick is really to take a step back and think about what particular space in their homes that the photo can occupy. Yes, the usual 8x10 can still occupy various spaces, even the office, but there is something amazing about having a large print grace your space. I have a friend who placed 3 large black and white prints of her baby in their living room. It gave it such a loving and different touch, and people kept asking about it. The trick lies in choosing the right one especially if you have a lot of choices! =)

The Stork Studio

2008-06-02T11:53:00.000-07:00

“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
- Aaron Siskind

Who am I? Well, I am a photographer who's goal is to go beyond the usual classic baby photo. No cookie-cutter type of pictures but one that captures your baby's personality and the fun in your relationship. I photograph moments, sentiments and simple joys because not every photo should be about smiling. At the end of the day, the image has to mean something more - it has to speak.

Newborns are crinkly and babies are squishy, crawlers are developing their own personalities and waddlers curious, toddlers are explorers and big kids are filled with wonder... different stages and a multitude of milestones. It's amazing how one childhood photograph can bring back so many memories. It is my goal to make them for you and your little one.

Most importantly, its about having fun while we do it too.

I do fine art photography for newborns, babies, toddlers, children, maternity and family.
If you are interested in commissioning me to photograph a child, please contact by email at thestorkstudio@gmail.com for more details.

Thank you =)

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