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Lito and Bing Nuptial

Jason and Tin's Wedding

It was December,last month, when Rico told me that he had two bookings lined up at the start of the year 2009. The dates are January 03 and 04. Two consecutive days, gosh, I need energy drinks!

Well, I said yes to Rico. I’ll be his back-up photographer on those dates. It's nice to start the year with photography works. Photography has always been a passion for me. I never get tired of taking pictures of the lovely brides. It’s wonderful to see the glow on the face of the bride especially when she walks on the aisle. It seems like there’s a beam of light focusing on her face. It must be the excitement, the warmth and the purity that makes the bride stunning.

I was excited to know that the wedding was in Calaruega. This venue is very popular for couples getting married. The church is located in Brgy. Kaylaway, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas, outskirt of Tagayatay City. The place is very solemn and quiet. It has a picturesque view, perfect for wedding pictures. In fact the church has already filled bookings in 2010.

I remembered the prenuptial shoot last Jan.05,2008 with Milton and Gina. We sneak out photo shots at the church. It’s not actually permissible to take prenuptial photo if the couples do not have reservation in Calaruega church. The view at the picnic area is more scenic, it’s green and trees abound and it’s surrounded by mountain.

The team meet up 3:00am at Rico's place in Katipunan. The team were composed of Rico,myself,Mang Boy,Mario. We drove south for Tagaytay and arrived in Taal Vista at 5am. It rained slightly when we got there. It's cold and gusty caused by fogs that settled in the area. We waited inside the car took a nap for almost an hour as it was still early to go up to the bride's room.

It was 6:00am when we went to Tin's room. Her make up was already half done when got in the room. Had we gone up early, I could have taken more pictures of the bride's preparation. 7:00am the team split up. Rico and Mario were left with Tin. Mang Boy and I went to the groom, Jason who checked in at Days Hotel, about 10KM drive from Taal Vista. I took the photo shoot of the Jason's preparation and other details on the stuffs that he will wear.

The church ceremony started at 8:30am. Just few minutes late as the entourage awaited for the parents of Jason. =) Three priests officiated the mass. The priests were former classmates of Jason in the seminary. The reception followed at Josephine's restaurant in Tagaytay.

It was a nice wedding. Jason and Tin are lovely couple. Goodluck and best wishes!