Wedding Preps Series #1: I'm engaged! What's next?

Note | Caveat | aka Fine Print:

This series aims to be of help to Soon-to-Weds who are in the process of preparing for their wedding. This is by no means an endorsement of any supplier, service or product, and as such will be kept as objective as possible.

Why take advice from a photographer?

My approach to wedding photography is often one of observation rather than direction, simply because I believe that a wedding is a naturally happy occasion and that happy moments will happen naturally without the need for me to step in and make things happen. Observation is a necessary skill in our craft. In this process of observation, I've picked up a few things over the years. This is what I hope to share with those who could use it.

Thanks and enjoy - jason

#1: I'm engaged! What's next?

OK, so you finally did it. After months or years or even decades of waiting, he (or she?) finally popped the question. And without batting an eyelash, you accepted! You grab your phone, call your family and friends and tell them the good news. A quick status change, 84 likes and 56 comments later, reality catches up with you and quickly brings you back to earth with a stark realization:

I'm engaged! What's next?

Not to worry, statistics are on your side. Research shows that over 99% of couples who got married went through some sort of preparation stage. The minority who didn't most likely got married in Vegas. This preparation stage is crucial because it is where you set the theme or mood of your wedding, and where the details to suit the chosen theme are debated on discussed.

Janus and May Lynn 01.08.11

Early Morning Weddings, what can I say? A double check of your gear before you sleep knowing you won't have time in the morning only to make a mental checklist as you're trying to sleep, getting up when your brain tells you not to, and shooting conditions that stretch your ISO limit. But when you have a couple as nice as Janus and Lyn, it makes the effort more than worth it.

Ton and Terri 01.03.11

There's just something about firsts. In this case, this is my first wedding for the year 2011. And what makes it more special is that both the bride and groom are good friends of mine. 

Ton and Terri were my chaptermates in Singles for Christ, which is also where they met. Terri is a preschool teacher while Ton or "sir Mark" in his corporate environment is in the telecoms industry. Both of them have devoted themselves to serving the underprivileged kids in Gawad Kalinga and it was in this setting that each of them got to know the other more.I remember first finding out that they were seeing each other during the preparations of my own wedding some 18 months ago, and when I found out that they were engaged, I remarked to Terri that time flew so fast and that here they were, about to start their own journey. God is good indeed!

Ton and Terri Frial

I am back :D

OK, I'll admit it. I've been remiss in posting shots from my weddings. Between adjusting to married life and raising the cutest daughter I could ask for, time just wasn't on my side. But it's a new year, right? So I've made a resolution to do better this year in updating my blog. And so I apologize to those who regularly check my blog, just in case... 

To both of you, thanks for not giving up :D

Well, it's a good time to get this blog back in shape because I just had an awesome shoot for my good friends Ton and Terri Frial. Both of them are from my community Singles for Christ, and I've had the pleasure and privilege of serving with them during my singlehood. And it gives me an immense amount of joy to be a witness as they finally realize their dreams.

More photos in my next entry. For now, I just wanted to say with joy and excitement:

i am bald. i am jasondeg. i am back. 

Nes ♥ Trina: An Engagement

Our dear friends Nes and Trina have decided to tie the knot! Of course, we were only too happy to hear the great news! And so, one afternoon, Master Photographer Carlo Cecilio and I got together with the Soon-to-Weds for some portrait fun in the sun!

Thanks to Mela Jimenez for an awesome job of making Trina look her best! Thanks also to Junie for being a gracious host and to Raphy Concepcion for patiently illuminating every scene!

To Nes and Trina, you guys rock! So excited for you both!

My new slideshow

It took me a while, but finally, my new slideshow is done. What a journey! It's awesome to think how many special moments I've witnessed and captured. God is good indeed!

Here it is... enjoy :D


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Stepping UP: Carlo+Cathy

The morning light was simply wonderful when I met up with Carlo and Cathy for their prenup shoot. They came with their A-game, and all I had to do was click away...

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