Dmitriy & Marina - Russian Couple who made their vows in Panglao Island, Bohol

February 14, we arrived at Panglao in the morning to meet our clients from Russia who planned to make their wedding vows in a beautiful resort at Panglao Island - Amorita.  This couple traveled over 12,000 kilometers from their home in Moscow, Russia all the way to this little island in central Philippines.

Meet Dmitriy and Marina.

The beaches in Panglao are beautiful.  It was further accentuated when sunset painted its skies.

We like to call the groom "Mr. President", because coincidentally, he has exactly the same name with the present president in Russia.  

One thing that makes your job "easy" as a photographer is when your subjects are cheerful and playful.  That is exactly what we got from the couple.

Cheers!!

Needless to say, the night was truly the most Romantic for the two, not only was it their wedding night, but also because it was Valentine's Day. 

A toast for Love.

Music-Video

Dmitriy-Marina from santiagoluib on Vimeo.

Santi Photography has moved to Cebu.

January 5, 2011.  The day has come.  My family has made the BIG move back to our home town in Cebu, Philippines... for good!

It has been said:  "Man travels the world in search for what he needs and returns home to find it.".  I couldn't agree more.  This moment has been the epitome of the long-term plan me and my wife have long been considering. Yes, it has been a long time - 16 years of our lives spent in Singapore.  I am sure a lot of you will raise the question, WHY?  I don't have to explain   :)   Cebu/Philippines, despite its downers has always been the place we truly call home.  And here we are.

Nevertheless, Santi Photography will continue to serve soon-to-be-weds by providing a "time capsule" in a form of images done in some creative ways.

Rain or Shine - Mike and Lindsay PreNuptials

August 5, 2010 Cebu Philippines.  I was told, few weeks before this day it has been raining consistently and hard, especially in the afternoon.  This couple will be wed in two days time, and it was our schedule to shoot this prenuptial... rain or shine.  As expected, the day was overcast, with dark clouds looming overhead.  But contrary to the usual reaction many photographers would opt, I pressed on.  On two occasions we had to seek shelter as it poured really hard.  We had to make use of whatever light the heavens had in store for us.  If there is no light, let the couple's warmth beam upon each frame  ;)

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Amit & Louise teasers Part II - High Tea

As promised, these are a few random shots from the High Tea that followed the solemnization.
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Amit & Louise teasers Part I - Prep to ROM

As always, when it comes to updating website and blog, time has always been my major hindrance. (Hey, did I just sound like I was making excuses?).  Really, I mean that :P.   Anyways,  I had the opportunity to be the photographer of this lovely couple's ROM event held at The Arts House (Old Parliament), Louise and Amit.

Below are some random picks of the event, from preparation to the ceremony.  Hope you enjoy them.

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 Louise, during her hair and makeup preparation, a couple of hours before the Solemnization.

Our Groom, Amit.  It was a pleasure working whit this gentleman, as he was very cheerful,
calm yet cooperative.

Some final touches...

Ready and set? 

The joy in their faces as they are being "solemnized".

Smack!! That sealed the deal.  

Watch for Part II - High Tea Candids, as soon as I'm done going through the images  :)   

Melvin & Loretta - peeks at Noon's events

Snaps of the couple at around noon to mid-afternoon towards the ROM event at Marina Mandarin.