I’ve been feeling moody blue the past couple of weeks - our videos that is.  (I’m still my jovial, sarcastic self ;-)).

The weather perhaps?

Or maybe just an interesting experiment.  It’s great to be given creative control, when full trust is given by our couple.  I’ve been painting  our onsite videos with a bluish wash.  Cold?  Nah.  The emotions pierce through the clinical facade.  =)

We had a blast in Zamboanga, although the stay was short and the sightseeing brief, the company more than made up for it, Pat Dy’s team and MangoRed made sure it didn’t feel like work.  Our hosts, Art and Mariben, were the most gracious.  Everything was executed perfectly by wedding planner JP Montilla.

(photo nicked from MangoRed)

Mariben and Art from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

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Well not actually the mail but through wedding planner Ernest Pascual’s hands.  Thanks Mark and Elaine!  It was all our pleasure.

Elaine and Mark from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

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(My friend John Rana of WeddingsatWork has always had a thing for this song.  Well it took me me all of eight months after his blogpost to cave in.)

We were about to leave for Sanctuario de San Jose when the rain came pouring in - an idea popped up.

“Jasmine, I have this ultra rare, never heard of version of Umbrella by Rihanna, let’s give it a go.”

With full trust, she acceded.   It was bonus when I learned later that whenever they would go somewhere, rain would follow.  How’s that for leit motif?

Jasmine and David from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

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Here’s an apt image from last weekend’s wedding which pretty much sums up Paul and Paulynn’s big day.

To say it was emotional is an understatement.

A great amount of tears welled up because Paulynn’s dad was sorely missed. His passing, although already a couple of years back, was still greatly felt the entire day.

Nonetheless his father still walked her down the aisle.

One of the highlights of the dinner reception was a letter by Mr. Chang read by her mom, written ten days before he passed away. (reprinted with kind permission from Paulynn and her mom)

October 9, 2006 7:00 p.m.

My dearest Paulynn,

You have to be the most beautiful bride in this world. My beautiful daughter; Paul’s beautiful bride.

I had wanted to be here as you know. I AM HERE in soul and spirit. I watch you brimming with pride. So proud of you, Paulynn.

And I will be with you and Paul beyond this wedding day. For your family, your children. Grandpa will play with them. Grandpa will watch over all of you.

Dream your dreams; reach for your dreams; only then will you find them. Wish you the most beautiful wedding today.

No regrets Paulynn, no regrets. I have nothing to forgive you. I just love you. Get on with your life. The best is yet to be.

Yes, I could also have been more demonstrative of my love for you guys. But we were given a 2^nd chance. That’s plenty. Thanks for showing.

Now, let us celebrate life! The circle of life – it goes on. Taste every moment of it! Nature, people, family, friends. Celebrate!

God bless you. God loves each one of you. I join Him and Mama Mary in blessing you. I love you so dearly.

Dad

Watch the Onsite Video.

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I’ve been fortunate to have been re-invited to Re:frame 2009 in Austin, Texas. Thanks for the faith guys.

More info here.

But first things first, I’m gearing up for New Orleans come October.

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Having spent college in a school in Katipunan Avenue, it piqued my interest no end whenever I passed by the Mormon Temple along White Plains. What did they do in there? Call it dumb Catholic ignorance.

And so I was very excited in shooting my very first Mormon wedding last weekend.

Greg explained to me that nobody else was allowed to enter the temple and witness the ceremony. I was antsy as to what to put in the SDE.

That said it was great that they decided to hold another “ceremony” just before the reception. It was a simple vow and ring exchange. Being Filipinos, they felt the need to share the moment with the guests even though that actual ceremony did not have any legal or religious bearing. It was a great sequence to put between when they got inside the temple and when they went out.

I also learned that getting wed in the main temple was essential to a Mormon’s faith. It would ensure that that man and wife as well as their children will still be together even in the afterlife.

Here’s their Onsite Video.

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Generals may be tough as nails and eat bullets for breakfast. But this General couldn’t contain himself while his first-born was walking down the aisle.

Everything about this wedding was “grand” (like Marlon’s name). 50++ people in the entourage, 3 cakes (Bizu, Pastry Bin, Alex Franco), 2 gowns, a 15 piece musical ensemble and 2 photographers (Mangored and Wally G). I swear, the cake was fifty feet tall!

Ok you’ve seen Jaguars, Rolls, Horse Carriages, Beetles and maybe even trains as backdrops to portraits. But have you seen a plane taking off the tarmac just a hundred metres behind a newlywed?

But despite the majesty, it was the quiet moments that counted.

Here’s their Same Day Edit.

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Another week, another ball player =)

This time it was RJ Rizada of the Coca-Cola tigers.

Mae and RJ below, doing their choreographed first dance while a Peninsula Manila waiter looks on.

Watch out for the stop-motion, the awesome windy veil shots, and wild lomo colors.

Check out their video.

Many many thanks to my friend and kumpare Boss Bob Nicolas for lending me his dolly.

Church: Santuario de San Antonio
Reception/Dinner: Peninsula Manila
Planner: Chinkie Uy-Agregado
Photo: Dino Lara
Makeup: Makeup Studio

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