Tabong Photography

The couple, Atty. Carlo A. Paulino, J.D. and Lanny (both based in Manila, Philippines), were here in Cebu last January for the Sinulog celebration. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision for the couple to have a pre-nuptial picture taking during the Sto. Niño Mardi Gras.

I think it’s a great idea to have Sto. Niño be part of your pre-wedding ceremonies. And, these couple did have a nice idea of incorporating the Christian faith in a cool way.

The look of the bypasser is just too precious.

I cannot help but say, “Love, actually.”

This is one of the perks of being a wedding/pre-nuptial/post-nuptial photographer that cannot be compensated with money — seeing LOVE at its purest form.

Following are few pictures of the couple, Vany and Clyd Lim of Florida, USA. Though they are both from Cebu, Philippines but they only get to know each other when their path crossed in the US — Vany went to the States with his family when he was only 6 years old while Clyd went there after college. Aside that they are both from Cebu, they are both Lim’s — they are more than meant-to-be. The couple were here last December, 2009 to celebrate their Church wedding with their family and friends.

Pre-Nuptial Picture

Tabong and the couple did the pre-nuptial shoot just days before their wedding. With the shortness of time, they did not have much to plan out to where should they set the pre-nuptial shoots. After the morning pre-nuptial photo shoot session in Plantation Bay, Tabong brought them to Transcentral Highway in the afternoon. Tabong finds the blend of red soil/earth and the blue sky a perfect back draft for pictures. So their plan was just to take pictures along the way to Brgy. Taptap if ever a perfect photo opportunity presented, like the one below.

Below is one of the photo moments which only mother nature could give because you just cannot reproduce the natural lighting effect here easily.

Thanks to Van & Clyd for Playing Along the Candid Moments

Post-Nuptial Pictures

Following are few of the post-nuptial pictures of the couple. The following were taken at Parola, Lilo-an, Cebu. No question about Parola — it never fails to give a picture perfect back draft. The lighting and color play in Parola is simply beautiful and breath-taking.

Van & Clyd

Van & Clyd

Van & Clyd

December and January are quite busy for Tabong, and also for me, Rose. Thus, I was bad in updating this website. We all know that December and then January is a busy month for weddings. Contrary to the popular belief of ‘June brides,’ December is actually the busy month for weddings because it is the time when relatives and friends have time to come home from abroad and other places to attend events like weddings and reunions. And, here in Cebu, Cebuano balikbayans tend to be home December for the Christmas holidays and into January for the Sinulog Celebration, thus couples planning to get wed would usually choose December or January as their wedding date.

I will be uploading the weddings, pre-nuptials, and corporate events Tabong covered last December, and this month. I am pretty much excited to share them because there are a lot of beautiful pictures, and a ‘pre-nuptial’ video to look forward to. There are a lot of firsts for Tabong Photography– Tabong did a pre-nuptial during the Sinulog celebration together with the crowd, and first for Tabong to officially engaged into ‘pre-nuptial’ video which came out great. I am impressed with the video to think that I am not a big fan of moving videos. I always prefer still pictures. So hopefully, I can find time to sit down with Tabong and get all the stuff I need to post here.

For now, let me share some of the screenshots of Cindy Librando and Pio Buenconsejo’s ‘pre-nuptial’ video which was presented during their wedding’s reception program. It was beautiful, it makes people want to get married again. Of course, credits also to the couple who are both beautiful and inlove. =)

Location: Badian, Cebu

Location: Badian, Cebu

This is still in Badian, Cebu, me thinks

Location: Laray, Consolacion, Cebu

Location: Consolacion, Cebu

Location: Consolacion, Cebu

Last Friday (11/27/09), I finally got a chance to join Tabong on a pre-nuptial photo shoot. The photo shoot was for the couple who just arrived from Florida last week. They will be having their Church wedding this December 05, 2009.  We can say it was a ‘rush’ pre-nuptial photo shoot.

Working on pre-nuptial photo shoot with a limited time can be very challenging, for the reasons that photographer has to come up with concepts in an instant. The photographer also can no longer do some advance ocular inspection. Ocular inspection is important in a way that he can check which area and what time has the best lighting effect. He can mapped out the different elements of the area so he will know how to mix the subjects, lighting and the different factors during a take.

The first location was in Plantation Bay since the couple stayed there for a night. Thankfully, Tabong had done numerous photo shoots in that area so, somehow, he has an idea about how to compose his shots. We headed there around 4am to be able to catch the ‘sunrise.’ (Note: All pictures here are mine (Rose), and not Tabong’s.)

Tabong and Dwight prepping up while waiting for the bride-to-be to finish with her make-up and do.

Tabong and Dwight, his assistant

Then, we headed to the ‘beach’ area of Plantation Bay. Joining Tabong was Teody Cue, who served as his assistant photographer/intern.

Dwight, Teody, Tabong, and the Bride & Groom

Photographers/Assistant and The Couple in Action

TIP: If you want to achieve a more romantic composition on a beach, choose a location with a long shoreline. That is why Vaño beach can be a better location than Plantation Bay for a beach shot. This is according to Tabong.

But with a limited time, they had to make the best out of Plantation Bay’s very cute shoreline. That is now a challenge for photographers on how to make the best of the available ‘resources.’

Next scene was the pool (or the man-made lake) of Plantation Bay. Please click on the following pages for the rest of the story.

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Pre-Nuptial Photography at Tops Skyline, Cebu City

Pre-Nuptial Photography at Tops Skyline, Cebu

Pre-Nuptial Photography at Tops Skyline, Cebu

These pictures were all taken Tops Skyline, Cebu. As its name suggests, it is on top, mountain area, of the Cebu City — Brgy. Busay. It is said to have the best mountain view of the whole Cebu City. Thus, it is one of the favorite places for pre-nuptials/post-nuptial pictorial place.

It has an entrance fee of Php 100 or above.

Cebu Beach Pre-Nuptial Pictorial at Vista Mar Beach Resort

Pre-Nuptial Photography at Vista Mar Beach Resort

This particular shoot was conceptualized by the couple. If you are a beach loving person, then you might consider Vista Mar Beach Resort and Country Club. They charge P 3,000 for pictorials.

You can find their website here for more information about their place. Or, you can contact them at the following numbers or email:
Tel: +63 32 236 0197/493 7770 local 140
sales_marketing@mactanvistamarbeachresort.com

Cebu Street Scene

This photo shoot was conceptualized by the couple. They wanted something fun, and did an impromptu photo shoot in one of the sidewalks in Cebu.

Cebu Beach Pre-Nuptial Photography

Cebu Beach Pre-Nuptial Photography

This pre-nuptial photoshoot was taken at Vaño Beach in Lapu-lapu City. With an entrance fee of Php 20 per person to the beach resort, a pre-nuptial photo shoot location does not need to be expensive. A perfect natural lighting, a beautiful couple plus a good photographer, you’ll have the perfect pre-nuptial pictures.