Manila Newborn Photographer: Baby Toes!

There is nothing more adorable in the world for me than itty bitty newborn baby toes :) 

Oh how I love them to bits, don't you?

Manila Newborn Photographer: Four Handsome Brothers

And then there were four!!! 

I was so excited to hear that their mom was expecting the 4th addition to this gorgeous brood of brothers. This newborn shoot was a little more complicated than others since I had a toddler to pose as well on top of the little one, good thing the two big brothers were awesome as usual and I was able to capture this priceless shot of them :)

Manila Newborn Photography: Baby Safety

Everyone loves the hands under the chin pose but shots like these should not be done by just anyone. There is a correct way to do it and it is actually a composite shot. Real Professional Newborn Photographers are trained on proper safety and on posing newborns. Don't compromise for a trendy pose like hanging on a tree or cloth, putting babies in  glass bowls or even this one, the shot is never more important than the safety of the child. 

Make sure your photographer knows what they are doing - ask for training credentials and their safety measures/techniques (ask to see samples from past shoots of safety techniques).  You will be surprised to know that most "amazing hanging shots" are actually composites and there is a way to hold the baby and a specific way to pose them when hanging - it isn't at all how you imagine it to be actually and most parents say "wow I never thought it was done that way" when they see it. 

So be safe and Choose only a PROFESSIONAL photographer, don't just take anyone's word for it - do your research and choose safety over savings - a life is in their hands after all.

 #newbornsafetyinphotography

Learn How to Take Better Photos of your Kids! with the Xpert Workshop

Hi everyone! I'm giving a free mini-lecture workshop on "How to take Better Photos of Your Kids" this Saturday, March 16th at the Xpert Workshop.

Details Here:

Moms and dads, whether you're expecting, or simply planning to have kids, this workshop is for you!
Join us on March 16 at the AIM Conference Center for Xpert Workshops: A Beautiful Journey for Expecting Parents.
Registration is free, visit www.xpert.ph/workshops or call us at 814-0311.

This workshop is presented by Xpert.ph, in collaboration with Encouraging Communication and media partner, Blink Cinema — at AIM Conference Center Makati

A touch of Filipino tradition: Newborn Shoot

I really try to be as simple and authentic with my newborn photo shoots. I keep colors as real as possible (in my opinion, babies skin tones should be respected and not color treated) - the most would be a pretty black and white for me - that's it. I also like to keep my setups clean and timeless. I'm not into trendy photos/setups for newborn shoots as my style is really a modern classic - I aim to have my photos withstand the test of time so that 30 years from now, they still show the delicacy and adorableness of the child. 

For this shoot, I wanted to add a Filipino touch - using our native "balut" or duck egg basket but set against a simple backdrop :)

Valentines Mini Sessions

This Valentines, I did another themed mini-session set with a bunch of wonderful kids!
Loved my setup made by the super talented Kary of She Dreams In Ink. I can't wait for my next shoot this coming Easter :)

my favorite twins!

 sweet Bella

 this is LOVE

 pretty little sweetie pie

 love her eyes :)

 handsome heartbreaker

 pure joy

 a very happy baby!

 one of my favorite little models, her smile is adorable!

 my heart melted with this photo

 pucker up!

 moments come in the blink of a flash!

A Suuper Newborn Shoot!

This little superhero's Dad is an avid comics collector so we decided to incorporate it into his newborn shoot. Manu was a little chomper for our sessions and drank a whole lotta milk to super charge his powers ;)