{Engagement} Jeff + Annie: Pure Love

A New Beginning
Jeff & Annie

As we take on this journey
with His love and mercy;
We'll let you see beyond the words "Id do"
As you witness these wonderful things too

From a Fine City where our loves has began,
To the City of Pines where we w ill be united as one.

You'll experience an atmosphere filled with happiness,
That serves as an inspiration to all our guests.

It is our prayer to make this a truly memorable wedding,
That brings glory and honor to the King of Kings.

Two words: Pure love. <3 <3 <3

I know these two souls even before they found each other, and I can truly say that when God writes a love story, He makes if perfect. :)

Jeff and Annie are two persons made whole by God, now coming together as one. It was such a delight to personally witness how their wonderful friendship blossomed into a deeper bf/gf relationship, and to finally become as husband and wife. :) I can still remember a time when Jeff visited Annie on our life group meeting carrying a lovely bouquet of flower. Everyone smiled and blurted "Aaawwwww". Super sweet, right? :) *sigh*

Their e-session was one I thoroughly enjoyed because of their fun and light personality. Jeff was a natural comedian and Annie is his biggest fan. :) I tell you, Jeff can crack a simple joke but you'll laugh your heart out! I was laughing and smiling and feeling warm the whole time I was taking their photos. They were so natural in front of the camera, and I can't imagine how they are off-the-cam. I'm so sure they will have a laughter-filled marriage ;)

J & A, I so love you both! :) It is my prayer that you grow more in love with each other as you walk with the Maker of Love. <3
See you on your BIG day! :)


More photos here <3.

Last 12 photos courtesy of Gerard Castro.
Makeup: Madi Dionio.

Rest in You

Rest in You
Hillsong United


Your faithfulness endures always
Where mountains fall and reason fails
And You calm the raging seas
And You calm the storms in me, again

All I know is I find rest in You
All I know is I find rest in You

My heart will praise throughout the night
Where singing seems a sacrifice
Your grace is all I need
Your grace is all I need

Listen here.

{Baby Bump Preview} : Bump Ahead

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.

~ Psalm 127:3 NLT

Last month (after returning from my oh, so wonderful trip,) I was able to squeeze in a morning with my couple friends Avel and Dona who are expecting a baby girl soon. It was my first time to shoot a maternity session, and boy, It was not an easy feat. I had to consider Dona's positions, what she felt, if she's already hungry, and other things. But we managed to wrap up the shoot (despite the rain, awww) with a couple of cute and memorable shots. :) ♥♥♥

Oh, did I tell you they're naming they're princess Katie Betrys Donavel? Cute!

More baby bump photos coming s♥♥n :)

April in photos

April is by far the most memorable month for me. It was when God gave me the opportunity to visit and spend time with my relatives and family in the USA. :) (will blog about this next time)

My trip to the USA was the farthest that I've traveled to and it was such an accomplishment for me. When I was younger, I always dreamed of going there, experience the snow, smell the scent of spring and meet "Amerikano" kids :). Now that I'm older, what fueled my desire to pursue visiting the US is my family - the very people I've always cherished and put first in my heart.

I had jitters the day before the flight because I don't quite like flying. The thought of being suspended thousands of feet in the air for more than 10 hours made me a little uncomfortable. But I'm so thankful to God because He gave me a smooth flight, and I was able to, with the grace of God, finally conquer my fear of flying. :) It was also my best flight so far because of this:

Awemazing, isn't it? It was the most beautiful scene I've beheld in my life. I cried while watching the sun fades into the horizon, and a warm feeling of gratitude and humility sunk in. I am indeed so blessed to have witness just one of the many amazing creations of our Maker. This photo is a feeble attempt to capture what I saw that moment. I just thought of sharing this with you and hope to stir a sense of gratitude in your heart. :)

And here are the other photos I took when I was in the Land of the free ;)

All photos were taken using my trusty li'l iPhone 3GS.
Apps used: Instagram and Leme leme.
If you happen to have an instagram account, add me up! I'm listed as vee_happy. I'd be glad to follow you ;)

For bigger photos of each thumbnails, visit my flickr set.