Dominic Barrios | Wedding Photographer in Manila, Philippines

Preps: Manila Hotel

Church: Manila Cathedral

Reception: Manila Hotel

Shot with John Mateos Ong, Gerdie Francisco, Heidi Valencia for Imagine Nation Photography

Hair and Make-up by Aaron Lejarde of The Makeup Studio

Gown by Cecilio Abad

Flowers and Bouquet by Teddy Manuel

Hans & Roma are one of the sweetest couples I know. The way they look at each other and the way they giggle when they’re together, it’s one of those classic moments.

God’s grace poured out all day long during our shoot. Imagine 4 of us shooting the couple. We had a very sunny weather and during our shoot, and our couple were very stress-free. Roma was laughing and giggling all-day-long.

Check out Roma’s gown made by Tito Cecil.

She looked really stunning in it. Right?

Hans and his buddies are fooling around in front of the camera… hehe

Hans is very much into cars so when I saw their bridal car, I wasn’t surprised…But I was awed.

What did I tell you? Giggle, giggle, giggle

Sweet!

Got beer? check out the last guy… Huli ka! hehe..

Another one of those fun, fun wedding. Hans and Roma learned that day that when we say One More, and One Last, it usually means, we’re almost over but not quite much. hehe.

Hans and Roma, I wish you happiness and more love in your relationship. It was really fun shooting you guys. God Bless!

Preps: Oasis

Ceremony: Archbishops Palace

Reception: Oasis Gallery

This was another one of those fun wedding for me especially LJ here brought some wacky poses for our portraits. Millet, on the other hand, was very relaxed and was chewing a gum the whole time. I had fun experimenting and playing with Millet as she really looked great doing some poses I asked her to do. The best part was she didn’t mind at all. Hurray!

As I was browsing the pictures, I felt like I was reliving the whole thing and couldn’t help but smile.

LJ, doing his thing and giving me some HEAT.

Isn’t she great?

Check out Julie, my co-photographer that time, at the leftside. She was pulled to join the single ladies game. harhar. Pose Julie.

Another one of those weddings graced by God. Thank God for the great weather and smooth wedding. Had lots of fun shooting them the whole time.

LJ and Millet, thanks for the box of Contis. It was the best! Will never forget you guys. Hope to meet you someday. God Bless!

Touted as the country’s biggest Catholic learning event, the theme of the Kerygma Conference 2008 which was held at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City is “Awaken the Miracle in You.”

Among the speakers are Fr. Bill Halbing, a renewal leader from the US whom Sanchez described as “one of the most inspiring and funniest” preachers he has ever met.

This was my 2nd year to cover Kerygma Conference and I always find it uplifting, energizing, and encouraging when I listen to the speakers. This year, Bo Sanchez brought in Fr. Bill Halbing and he was really hilarious and at the same time packs a strong punch to all lukewarm Catholics out there. He told of personal stories of how the Holy Spirit works in their church like any other day. I was very inspired of how he aims to empower and revive the fire especially here in the Philippines.

A lot of people gathered to worship God and listen to the powerful talks.

One thing Fr. Bill said that hit the spot,  “Let’s bring out our Bibles! Oh, I forgot! You’re all Catholics”. Everyone laughed hard, but you know you felt the punch.

Even the Katinas surprised us with a song and boy they were really good. The crowd clamored for 1 more song and they obliged singing a Christmas carol, “Oh Holy Night”.

Listening to the talks and watching the reactions of the crowd was a very powerfull stuff for me. I felt like I was taking a double dosage of what everyone was getting. I felt the Holy Spirit convict me of some things in my life that I need to be fixed.

Before the day ended, we were all led for another worship where everyone poured out their hearts and sang praises to our Lord. I praise God for bringing me there not knowing that I’ll be going home with a lot more just by clicking my shutter and covering the people who attended that conference.