Too Many Walls

Baroque.  Loving the term and everything that comes with it.  Was recently assigned to do a bridal editorial for Metro weddings with the theme in mind and couldn't help but get an overload of ideas. The venue for the shoot was held at Illustrado restaurant in Intramuros, Manila.  The "walled city" was the perfect backdrop for this wonderful concept. The idea of preserving structures that remind us of history is significantly noble.  Both interiors and exteriors of the place were well kept and glad to still having a structures of the like still around.  The huge old house was transformed into an establishment that had a coffee shop, fine dining resto and a ballroom for events. We had an early call time at the walled city, with 10 gowns from the best designer's, jewelry and shoes in the country--this shoot was bound to be a great one.  From one layout to another, the feeling was like being transported in a glorious era as we tried to impart through the concept and pieces a part of history.  It was a super fun shoot where we could constantly all tease each other while dripping in sweat.  Laughter echoed through the walls and hallways as if there was nothing but the stillness of air.  The shoot went quick and fast as usual as the team moved in organized chaos.  Loving how everything flowed out well through and through.  If only the walls could talk, am sure whatever was there celebrated with us as we became part of Illustrados history.

For the man of the times by Salvatore Mann Black Label.

Holiday hues from Parisian.

Tanned by Salvatore Mann Black Label.

Step worthy by Parisian.

Precious delights made by Joyce Makitalo.

Bejeweled blitz by Joyce Makitalo.

Ornate masterpiece by Nicole Whisenhunt.

Nicole Whisenhunt.

Fantastic belt by Nicole Whisenhunt.

Pearl of a difference.

Makeup artist Bobby Carlos works on model Grace Tagle while assistant makeup artist Tintin Catalan Samaniego smiles on.

Max Factor's Bobby Carlos with Metro Weddings Krisa Tiongco.

Assistant makeup artist Tintin Catalan Samaniego works on model Pedro Mologni.

Tales from the South Sea from Jewelmer.

Masterpieces by Joyce Makitalo.

Let there be light.

Color combination.

Old world charm.

Pastel.

Set in stone.

Of flowers and vines.

Somewhere in time.

Golden.

On set.

Hairstylist Jim Geurrero works on model Pedro Mologni in a modern tux  by Joey Samson. .

Blast from the past.  Grace Tagle in a Jun EScario.

Under the shade.

A minute of waiting.

Welcome.

Far away.  Associate stylist Mikka Velasquez, Bobby Carlos, Mary Grace Caison and associate stylist Rudolph Leonor(far right).

The new guards.  Photographer Joan Bitagcol and Metro Weddings' Fashion Editor Ana Lloren.

There's no bird.

Surprise visit. Designer Frederick Peralta.

Never ending story. 

June 2011 Magazine Covers in the Philippines

Summer is officially over and rainy season has officially began.  The latest glossy covers causing a downpour in the Philippine publishing industry into the newsstands is filled with ubermodels, young actresses, Hollywood celebrities, society figures with a cause and most importantly the president. Happy reading to all!

Actress Anne Curtis makes you want to blush.

I wanna be a supermodel.  Supermodel of the World Winner Danica Magpantay,
Ist runners up Charlene Almarvez and Charo Ronquillo.

In Hollywood actress Kim Chiu.

Girl of the moment Solenn Heusaff.

All dressed up actor Dingdong Dantes.

Sibling revelry. Anne Curtis and Jasmine Curtis Smith.

Ubermodel brides to be Rissa Samson and Joey Mead.

Actress Lovi Poe.

Publisher Lily O Boyle.

Sexy Stef Prescott.

Model Gwen Ruais in haute couture.

Open the vault with ABS-CBN Publishing's new men's magazine.

Gossip friendly Blake Lively.

Prime time telenovela young superstars Julia Montes and Kathyrn Bernardo.

Newlyweds Oyo Sotto and Kristine Hermosa.

Return to Temptation. Actresses Solenn Heusaff, Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe and
Marian Rivera (seated).

Man of substance Fred Uytengsu.

The most important man in the Philippines, President Noynoy Aquino.