Layan

Layan, according to babynames.com, means soft and gentle. That's exactly how I describe this beautiful baby. She almost never cried when we did her photo shoot. I think it was my fault that she did. I kinda jinxed it when I noticed her being quiet and telling it to Mommy Hana. =)

Layan is only a month old but as you can see in these photos she looks tall for her age. And she really is. Thanks to the good genes of Daddy Tariq and Mommy Hana.

 Sleeping like a baby... (literally)

And then I jinxed it. Oops...

Daddy Tariq had to comfort her...

Aunt Mai entitled this "The Thinker". I wonder what she's thinking. Hmmm...

Congratulations Daddy Tariq and Mommy Hana! Layan will surely grow up to be a beautiful and loving daughter. =)

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K & K

Two kiddie parties in a month! Wow, I really am a bona fide daddy. 

We were invited to attend Klyde and Karlisle's birthday party yesterday. 4 and 1 year old brothers born 1 day apart. Kudos to Mommy Hazel and Daddy Kim for excellent family planning and thinking of an economical way of celebrating future birthdays! ;-)

I don't remember having themes on birthday parties I attended to when I was a kid. In those days we just had cake, spaghetti or pansit, fried chicken, hotdogs and marshmallows on sticks, barbecues and balloons, some goody bags with candies, lollipops and toys, pabitin or pukpok palayok and that was it. Nowadays, you must have a theme....there's princess theme (Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, etc.), Bob the Builder, Harry Potter, Barney, Lady Bug, Spongebob Squarepants, Dora, Care Bears, etc.  Basically, every kid's show or movie can be a kiddie party theme. And they have lots of items for sale for these themes, from party hats, plates and cups to goody bags. So now, it's more expensive to celebrate a kid's birthday. Well, I guess from a parent's point of view, it somehow doesn't matter. Because you always want to give the best for your kids, right? <although for me, a simple birthday party is ok too>  =)  

Toy Story was the theme of K & K's birthday. Here, you can see Klyde as Buzz Lightyear, complete with light goggles (is that what it's called?) and jet wings.  Awesome costume! 

And here's Karlisle in his Woody costume...who dozed off almost the entire program.  

There was a magic show for the kids...

...and for adults. Here, Mommy Grace tried her magic tricks on the rings.  

Some detail shots...

Cool goody bags!

Cakes by Sugar Box, red velvet and chocolate flavors. Yummy!

And then some games.

A kid pointed at the balloon on top and everyone just looked at it. =)

Even Mommy Hazel enjoyed the games...

My baby Zoei, still too young to join in, watched from the side.

Little Big Boss Dade...

Guinna, probably telling me to stop taking photos. =)

Some group photos.

Birthday candle blowing and cake cutting...

Klyde giving goody bags to the guests... "Thank you for coming." 

And here's the big surprise of the night. Klyde gave more than a goody bag to my baby... a kiss on the lips! Ehemmmm...

As soon as Klyde decided to open a gift, every kid were on him. Thankfully, I managed to take solo photos of Klyde and Karlisle opening their gifts. I think the other kids and the celebrants were equally excited to see what's inside the wrapped boxes.

Props to Daddy Kim, Mommy Hazel and her team, for the preparation and venue decorations of the successful K & K birthday party. Ehemmm Klyde... you really can't take your eyes off my baby, can you. =D

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Behind the scenes

As a photographer I cover a lot of events. Ranging from parties, concerts, product launching, store opening to fashion shows. This time instead of shooting just the models at the fashion show, I was given the task to document what goes on behind the scenes.

It's all about details...  So first in the list was to shoot shoes, clothes, accessories, etc.

Next, is the scene inside the hair and make-up room. 

The make-up artists having last minute briefing before models start to arrive.

During the rehearsal... the director giving instructions to models.

Sound check at the DJ booth.  That lady can sing! Too bad I didn't get her name. 

The DJ mixing up the beat.

I finished the first part of the shoot at around 2pm. I went home, got some rest then returned again in the evening to shoot the second part, the fashion show itself.

The catwalk.

Some non-alcoholic drinks for the guests. ;-)

And then, it's showtime.

Photographers and camera men...

Again, it's all about details...

It was a long and tiring day. But then again, I love my job. So, no complaints here. =)

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