Nicka Angeles turns One!

When the morning of June 24 came, it then hit me! (Sumakit balakang ko bigla) It's Nicka's first Birthday! Why am I so exhilirated? Well, if you've been going through all the posts in my blog, then you know our history together. This cutie pie has been the subject my camera ever since she was a little munchkin in her mother's womb. Gosh.... time does fly by so fast and now I also realized that I'm getting older.

Nald, Nicka' s dad, would jokingly tell me that I have to stick around until Nicka's 18th bday. Maybe I'll be needing a wheelchair by then, the remote control type to catch up with these youngsters and shoot them.

One thing I extremely enjoy when shooting the Angeles family is that they are very warm and such a delight to work with. I see the same familiar faces, their family, friends, relatives who give out all the laughter and fun that you just want to capture. There is never a dull moment when I shoot an event for Neri, Nald and Nicka, not to mention they always have a color motiff every ocassion. I'm getting the trend now. It's yellow(baptism) , pink (family portrait) , pink (1st bday) . . . I thought it would be yellow again for the 1st bday so I went there wearing yellow. Darn, should've been pink. Oh well, I like this guessing game.

I had so much fun, I forgot I was pregnant. Neri and Nald would go scared white looking at me climb up chairs to get a better angle for the picture. Well, I guess when you're in that party you don't want to miss out on anything!

Cynee Herce-Bacosa

When I found out that Ate Cynee was pregnant, I immediately emailed her and told her that I would LOVE to take her maternity portrait! Apart from the fact that she looks like Hilda Coronel (artistahin), she happens to be the wife of my Uncle and she's also a N@wie. Wow. Small world.

I was excited when she said yes. She's awfully busy and I can't imagine how she was able to manage squeezing in our photoshoot in her schedule. When she arrived at the studio, she was already fully made up. Talk about being prepared.

Uncle Den and Julia also joined the shoot. Though Uncle Den was more of coerced to join the shoot. I guess he just can't say no to me. Hehehe.

Julia was so full of energy that afternoon, that I was on my knees, my butt, crawling to catch a good angle of her with her parents. Uncle Den and Ate Cynee had to keep smiles on their faces and hold their poses just in case Julia might strike a pose or stand still. It was very challenging and a lot of fun.

Ate Cynee gave birth to an 5 lb. baby boy a week after this shoot. I just can't help but smile at the miracle of pregnancy. I am very happy for them. A baby is a blessing indeed.