Family Mini Sessions | Rizal

The first half of my family's Spring Break was spent on our mission conference up at Rizal Recreation Center. I got the chance to take family photos for several families I have known for a while now and some who I have just met. Here are the beautiful families:

The Read Family.

This was my second time shooting the Read's. They are so sweet and have so much fun together. Mr. Read's sister and her husband were in town so we got a few pictures with them too. :)








The Beck Family.

The Beck's are new in our mission. I loved shooting them because Becky is the sister of one of my best friend's growing up, KK.







The Sison Family.

We just shot a few pictures of the Sison's for their prayer card. It was super quick but I loved how the pictures turned out.





The Loewen Family.

The Loewen's have just about the cutest four boys in the world. They are such a sweet family and the boys did really well putting up with the camera. :)







The Nichols Family.

The Nichols were in charge of the mission conference and did such a great job. Mrs. Nichols is the one who put together all these photoshoots for me and I am so grateful. I was so happy I could take some photos for their family especially on the day that Mr. Nichols turned the big 4-0. Happy birthday, Mr. Nichols!







The Finau Family.

The Finau's were a hit at the Talent Show and their boys kept everyone entertained all weekend with their adorable-ness. I was so happy when Mr. Finau asked me to take a few quick shots of their family before we all headed home. Here are a few of the shots we got.







And one from the Talent Show:



It was such a great weekend and I am feeling so blessed to have these wonderful people in my life. Thank you all for letting me take photos of your beautiful families.

Taytay Market

Ethan and I felt like an adventure on Friday. We decided to go check out Taytay Market and brought my camera along. This is what we saw:

1. A lot of kids working and playing.

These boys made us laugh. They wanted us to take their pictures, and after seeing their pictures, they sprinted away.







I thought these little guys were going going to crash slowing down for me to take their picture.



2. Livings being made in a variety of ways.








3. People just chilling.





4. Lots of colors.






5. Yummy food and treats. One being dirty ice cream, Ethan's new favorite. :)






I'd say it was a pretty successful adventure with my love.

Tagumpay Baptist Church

I've known Ate Rita for 10 years now, because she works at Faith Academy, my school growing up. I was so happy to be able to photograph her church on Sunday, where her husband is the pastor. They have an amazing ministry here in Manila and I was so blessed to be a part of it for a day. The Lord is really working in this church and through Kuya Erwin and Ate Rita.




The people of the church have such a strong and obvious desire to worship Jesus. It was beautiful to watch.







Several of the children in the church come from a nearby orphanage. I felt burdened by whatever pain they may have gone through or are still going through.






But they have so many great people who love them.



Please pray for the Philippines and this wonderful church.

More of the same.

Must love dogs.

I love dogs. It started with my miniature yorkie, Lola. She is my true dog love. Well, technically she belongs to my sister and brother in law. But since I lived with them for 3 months and Lola slept in my room, we have a special bond.




And this is Lady, our dog here in the Philippines. I used to not really like her. But now that my heart is softened to dogs, thanks to Little Lo, she is becoming quite cute to me. She just needs a little love.

Some other oldies.

Pre-Emily years.