Behold Baler

Wow Baler! It’s been several years since I last saw you and you’re still as magnificent as ever! Baler, known as one of the Philippines’ top surfing destination… I see Baler for their fabulous food (notably their peanut butter dishes and pako/fern salads), incredible landscapes and purple sunsets… Such wonderful memories during my previous adventure with talented … Keep reading

Fanta-SEE Fashion with Sense & Style Magazine

Taking Filipino fashion up  a notch (or two or three) with this shoot I put together for the September issue of Sense & Style Magazine. Prepping the edgy and intricate outfits… And finishing touches on our gorgeous supermodel, Girlie Benitez… Some of the action taking place behind the scenes. One of my favorite looks…. I love how the body piece (made of … Keep reading

A Sneak Peek? More of a Deeper Look Behind the Scenes with High Life Magazine…

It’s been awhile since I worked with this group. Last February’s Sugar Rush seems like forever already. So as soon as my schedule permitted, I grabbed the opportunity to work with this family again. I’ve been wanting to do something “architectural” lately, something High Life Magazine would be open to as they’ve always been very receptive to my ideas. Thank … Keep reading

Watch Out for the Grid: Part 2 of 3

It’s early morning and someone is up and all peppy at the market…. Click on an image below to view a larger version. Today is Day 2 of our shoot for Grid Magazine’s maiden issue on location in the beautiful island of Boracay. Check out Day 1’s shoot here. During a fashion shoot, there’s always someone … Keep reading

Watch Out for the Grid: Part 1 of 3

Congratulations to the entire GRID team for making their dreams a reality! FINALLY a Philippine magazine for local travelers in this amazing country. There is just so much room to explore… 7,107 islands and their objective is to take you there, focusing on “the experience and not just the destination”. I had the honor to … Keep reading

Siquijor From Sea to See

The latest issue of Business World’s High Life Magazine has been out. You can still grab a copy! Photographer:  Paco Guerrero Fashion Stylist:  Guada Reyes Hair and Makeup Artist:  Renen Bautista Model:  Luisa Beltran Dresses by Pinky Magalona Sculptural jewelry by Helena Alegre Location:  Siquijor Island, Philippines For  this cover and fashion editorial for High … Keep reading

Seeing Green: Organic & Fantastic!

A late post, but still fresh nevertheless…. Some of my behind-the-scene shots of October 2012’s issue of High Life Magazine with model and good friend, Alexia and the incredible and extraordinary Lilen Uy as our master photographer… The fashion for the shoot had an organic, yet modern feel, hence the name “Organic Futuristic”. The editorial team suggested … Keep reading