A Busy January

So we got our own place, and I still need to get used to it. I'm not sad, just adjusting to a new kind of life. I miss my parents and brothers everyday...but I just think that they aren't too far. I got my daughter and husband with me and that makes me happy...but the sentiment of having my parents and siblings around lingers. But as my dad texted me...everybody moves on.

It's just hard because we Filipinos are very close knit. Well it would be okay...we just live 10 minutes apart.

Anyway, January went by so fast. Apart from moving, we organized a shoot! It has been so long since we made some photos...and we did, about two weeks ago. For the whole of December I had been preoccupied with finding a model. Yes, maarte ako. If you're not my type....sorry I don't want to shoot you (using a camera...but a gun? Maybe. Hehehe), so there I was going through Facebook...and I found about two that I liked. I kept on consulting my husband, and our dear friend, Gian...if they liked the modes that I've picked. We ended up shooting Nova. Before the shoot I was insecure because I had not been practicing my makeup, photography, nor my post processing skills. But the drive to make something beautiful was so strong that all the energy left in me before the shoot was invested in research, research and research.

During the day of the shoot nervousness got a hold of me...but I did what I had to do. We all had fun. The model was fun to shoot too. It was a tiring yet productive day, for me atleast.

Due to mommy and household duties I have only made one photo and I would like to share it with you guys. For those who appreciate my work...thnk you very much :)

Model: Nova Torres
HMUA: Me :)

Thank you to my husband, Adam; Gian, Kirsten...and Ms. Quel Tiangco for the gowns :)

I ended up posting this photo...there is another one...but since my laptop is junk and not calibrated..I used this instead :)