I first met Pastor Robert at Claudine and Raymart’s wedding back in early 2006.

That was one of his first few weddings,  he was a bit nervous (who wouldn’t be as the brightest stars in the entertainment industry were present in highlands), but you knew early on he was good, and only about to get better.

I saw him coming into his own as a pastor through the years.  He now heads a congregation of his own

December 2009, we were together again for makeup artist Barbi Chan’s wedding.  That’s when I met his beautiful family.

We kinda lost touch after that but I heard through Pat Dy the trials he underwent and the triumphs he claimed.

Nobody was happier last Monday at Anvaya Cove, except perhaps Jennifer and his two daughters. It was his moment.

Music licensed through themusicbed.com – Perfect Day – Holly Maher

If you’ve followed this “video journal” for the last 7 or so years.  You would be hard pressed to find a title entry with a screaming adjective as blunt as the one you find up there.

But the obvious myst be stated.   It was just so damn beautiful!

The city was.  The people were.

Romance clung to the air you could almost breathe it.

Thanks to Danny, Joni and Madge for the big help in the shoot.  Color Grading on the daVinci Resolve by Marilen Magsaysay. Photography (and the photo used) by Pat (and Pauline) Dy.

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Benjamin Dunn and Friends – Sweetest Thing
The Candlepark Stars – When I am Old and Gray

Additonal Music:
Priscilla Ahan – A Good Day
 

Gian and Ivan.

The most truthful things in life are the ones left unsaid.  With occurrences like these, listening takes a backseat, you learn to watch, reflect then understand.

How much love, anticipation and excitement can one man contain?  Find out.

Music:  anything – Jason Kanakis and the Coalition of the Unwilling

For me it’s a toss up between 98 degrees and N’Sync.  My all time favorite is actually This I Promise You. (I can’t believe I just admitted that).

Eric sent his groomsmen to Jill in the morning to present their approximation of the Back Street Boys.  A very awkward approximation .  All in good fun though.  The message and gift were delivered flawlessly.

Music:   Ellie Goulding - Your Song

During the preps I was greeted by one of the most astounding engagement rocks my lens ever laid it’s glass on.  And if that’s any indication of the bonds that tie Sheila and daryl together, it’s safe to say they’re pretty solid.  (if you do the robot dance with your partner to entertain over 200 friends and family, YOU’RE SOLID.  Cheers to the couple!

Shiela and Daryl ( Same Day Edit ) from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

music:  Benjamin Dunn and Friends – Circus of Love//Licensed through themusicbed.com
planning and coordiantion:  Christine Ong-Te Events
photography: Paul Vincent Photography
Couture: Veluz
Makeup: The Makeup Studio

Get ready to be taken over by the Last Song Syndrome…

Lorah and Archie from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

Music by Leah Mertz,  used with permission.  Please support her music.  (thanks Leah!)

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I had the pleasure of having an authentic Greek dinner with Lora and Archie in Manhattan last August.  This was after her engagement shoot with Oly Ruiz.  The weather was abysmal but it didn’t prevent a hearty appreciation for hummus and kebab nor queuing up for Rock of Ages after.

She was beaming.  Happy about the impending wedding and life in general.

Things were no different on the wedding day, this time with Pat Dy.  Her demeanor just set the tone for a happy and  lively wedding day.

Bohol was amazing.   The wedding we shot was even more so.

Strictly speaking, there were actually two weddings – Reese and Carlo’s morning Catholic wedding, and the afternoon Christian one.  Brunch was served under this gorgeuosly massive tree by the river in Dauis.  The place was to die for.  Late into the afternoon, the sands kissed our feet at the Bohol Beach Club.

How much do they love each other? Enough to get married twice on the same day!

I suppose its compensating since they’ll be having their anniversary only every after 4 years. Hence – the Leap Year Wedding.

Evereything about the celebration was colorful (both literally and figuratively).  The vows were oh so eloquent and piercing, the vibe was chill al the way, and the party was just off the charts.

We actually stayed for a few more days because I had my kids fly over with Madge to enjoy the island.  They had their fill of Tarsiers and hills and food tripping and swimming.   Our resort at BlueWater was beautiful!  It was Elise’s first time on a plane and my first time with her on a proper vacation.

(Props to the Boholanos for creating a tourism infrastructure other places can emulate.  You have a lot to be proud of!  And thanks Richard and your friends for helping us on the shoot).

After some 14 years, I finally played a proper basketball game last night.  And boy, my body’s in a world of hurt right now.  But it feels good just the same.

I remember going to class in high-school after a Ginebra/Anejo game the night before, eagerly going over what Al Mendoza had to say in his column in Sports Flash.  Of course, he was unapologetically biased in favor of Jaworski.  Heralding the wins and justifying the losses.

I took two classes in basketball in Ateneo soon after.  Becoming the dutiful Blue Eagle, cheering the games, donning the blue jacket you could buy at the caf.

Then I just lost touch with it.  I grew up.  I became busy.  I married and separated.  I was raising two kids. I focused on video.  Pick your reason.  14 years.

Then NBA2k12 happened.  Introduced to me by my girlfriend’s kids.   I was hooked!  Then Linsanity exploded, call it what you will but I was only too happy to jump in the bandwagon.  It’s a continuing story that still fascinates me and I hope no end that it ends triumphantly this season.

And then a group of mostly wedding videographers decided that talk was enough, let’s play ball for real.   That was last night.  My boy’s still achin’ (I was the oldest on the floor) but I’m grinning ear to ear.  I love this game.

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To add the icing on this Bball frenzy, I just shot Mel and Vince’s wedding which was – wait for it – basketball themed!  From the offertory to the grand entrance, NBA style.  Mel was actually a celebrated player with the lady Blue Eagles and the sport is truly a central part of their relationship.

Here’s the SDE…

Game?  Game.

…To get on with the show, get it started, you know? get married!

Apparently, Rafferty (rhymes with praferty just couldn’t contain his excitement.  He rushed the aisle to get to his bride.  He was positively beaming!  All smiles and cheer, laughing with Kathy.

And the feeling was contagious.  Everybody was just having a good time at the ceremony.

Kathy and Rafferty’s Jason Magbanua Video -

Music: All Along by Remedy Drive

Hey All! Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope everybody’s having a good one!

I kinda figured you frequent my blog because you’re a believer of love and forever. (Or maybe you just want to watch other people’s weddings :p).

But hey, there’s room here for the jaded too. Don’t worry kids, as I can personally attest, there is ALWAYS a silver lining, no matter how bad the circumstances are now.

To share what we’ve been up to these days – we’re just waiting for the furniture in the new office, curtains and then we launch.  I’m loving every square inch of it and I know for sure you will too.

Remember the shoot we had in Paris?  I’ve delivered that to my gorgeous couple and they love it to bits (Fanboy mode:  KC Concepcion even expressed her excitement to watch it, through the bride’s Facebook wall).  Well the real news here is that I took an extra step and I am now having it color graded by an award-winning colorist who did work for Mano Po, Muro Ami, Jose Rizal, Forever and a Day and Serbis (among others).   I hop to have it by this week to upload.

That’s about it so far, enjoy the lavishly extravagant or extravagantly lavish 18th Birthday of gorgeous Joanna.  I’ll see you on Twitter and Facebook mmkay?

Music by Chelsea Lankes – Let Love Be
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