I finally finished an album design that is way overdue. Thankfully, the mother of the bride is pretty much saying to not rush it since she wants something really nice to have for a memento of her daughter’s wedding. It took me awhile to do it since I am often not satisfied with the first or second drafts. Also, I put it aside and come back to it when I’m all refreshed.
This Filipino wedding was photograph sometime this year in Monterey, California.
Supermodel: Karissa Anne
Make Up: Wendy Hong Tran
It was a pleasure photographing Karissa in San Jose. She is young, smart, and beautiful.
It seems that many of the Filipino’s are finding me to be their wedding photographer. Although, I provide services to everyone, I have had several clients who are mixed Filipino and did not know it.
I know for sure that my last name, BENIPAYO, is popular amongst the older Filipino folks. My grandparents use to own a “printing press” in the good ol’ days printing books. My father eventually got most of the itsy bitsy parts from the company when it went sour. Google “Benipayo press” and you will get result of old books printed by my grandparents. Another reason why my name is better
The Engagement
After the couple has decided to marry, the first order of business is the pamanhikan, where the groom and his parents visit the bride’s family to ask for her hand in marriage. Wedding plans are often made at this time, including a discussion of the budget and guest list. Don’t be surprised if the groom-to-be is expected to run some errands or help out around the bride’s house. This tradition is called paninilbihan, where the suitor renders service to his future wife’s family to gain their approval.
The Wedding Outfits
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