Wedding Video: Katrina & Earl

The wedding video of Katina Rojas and Earl Barria by one of CDO’s prime videographers, MVP Digital Video. It was my first time to bring the Suesh Makeup Trolley with mirror and lights to a wedding. Photos from the said event will follow.

Katrina Rojas- Earl Barria Nuptials
Preparations: Hotel Koresco
Ceremony: Eco Church, Kauswagan, CDO
Reception: Xavier Estates

Coordination and Flowers: Ms. Bambi Fabian of Jazmin Events
Official Photographer: Roger Lactao
Official Videographer: MVP Digital Video
Gown by: Gil Macaibay III
Bridal Hair: Jeanette of Vida Salon
Bridal Makeup:Yours Truly

Aikaye's Nautical Escapade

Aikaye Bollozos prepared for her debut in just one week. A student at ADMU, she came home to Cagayan de Oro on a Monday and celebrated her 18th birthday on Saturday of the same week. The pre-debut pictorials took place 2 days before the nautical-themed party. She was initially going for a simple gathering with family and friends, but her parents insisted on a party for their charming daughter.

Riding a speedboat, they sailed from Opol to Agutayan Island in Jasaan during this pre-debut shoot. Aikaye requested for a natural makeup. Nothing too girly or tacky, just pretty enough for her real self to shine through.

Photos are by  Dustein Sibug


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Nikka & Jeremy's Engagement Spread

Nikka Mahinay was one of my models in a shoot right after my makeup schooling in Manila. It was a privilege to have been asked by her to do the makeup on her prenuptial shoot and wedding day. She will be married to Jeremy Kho, who is based in Davao.

The model-worthy features of Nikka made it easy for me to prettify her. Together with her groom-to-be Jeremy, they exuded fun yet romantic aura, beautifully captured by photographer Dustein Sibug. These pics are typical of those which could land in fashion spreads of magazines.


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Camille's Summer Hippie Shoot

Camille Montesines is a dead-ringer for Maja Salvador in this pictorial. At other times, she is said to resemble Bea Alonzo. It seems that she has the special ability to morph into beautiful celebrities. Whoever she may look like, it’s certain that Camille is a stellar beauty in her own right. Thanks to her cousin who happens to be one of my models, Nikka Mahinay, for recommending me to doll up Camille. They drove all the way to our house to have her hair and makeup done.

Camille rarely has makeup on, hence this shoot shows a different facet of her- a bolder yet sophisticated allure brought out by the dramatic eye makeup. The blush and lip color were toned down to balance the look.

Photography by Dustein sibug


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