Dan works full-time for Gawad Kalinga (GK) and Junie and I had a chance to serve with him during the 2007 GK Bayani Challenge. So when Dan asked me to shoot his wedding, I did not hesitate to blessed this wonderful couple and thankfully my schedule was still open.
Dan and Colleen’s love story is one of the most unique I’ve encountered. Although they both belong to our community, Single’s for Christ, they only knew each other from a distance. Eventually, Dan found the courage to reach out and talk to Colleen through Facebook and they started talking a lot online. Eventually their friendship blossomed and within a month’s time of getting to know each other, they became engaged. Talk about fast! but I guess when you meet “the one” that God has prepared for you, time does not really matter. As of today, they’re my couple with the quickest engagement.
What got me also excited was the fact that Dan told me that their wedding will be at Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, as it was their dream to have a destination wedding. If you knew Dan’s situation, it would be sort of a challenge. Being a full-time worker for Gawad Kalinga is not the most financially rewarding career and it takes a special breed of people, who believe in such a worthy cause and at the same time passionate about serving God. But I am a witness of how God blesses his faithful servants like Dan and the fact that I am able to capture their wedding day is a testimony of how God provides for his children as Dan and Colleen received so much help from everyone in order for their dream wedding to push through.
Ilocos Norte is one of the most scenic places to go to in the Philippines. Particularly, the town of Pagudpud has been recognized by many as one of the best beaches in the country. After the reception, we headed to the Bangui windmills area, another town close by Pagudpud and we decided that this would be the perfect place to shoot their portraits. Here are some of my favorite takes from that day….
Collen looking very lovely here…
Dan all smiles, you can just see how happy he is here.
The windmills are simply just awesome to look and provides a great backdrop for the couple.
Its all about the drama 🙂
I believe this shot created a feeling of “I’m lost in a deserted island”
Earth, Water and Sky.
Surreal and Dreamy.
I’ll say it again great lighting + location = awesomeness
I’ll leave you with a silhouette to end a romantic day of shooting. Congratulations Dan and Collen!
jayjay - the lighting in the “deserted island” is oh so yummy! 😀
Administrator - thanks bro!
paulbonin - im inspired.. thanx carlo for sharing.. i wish to have a shoot like this type..
Administrator - thanks paul…keep on shooting and never stop growing you’ll get there.
Bailinda Eman - Masha’Allah!
Super perfect! amazing talent. Congrats Kapatid:)reserve your time on my wedding. Maasalam
Administrator - hi bai! thanks for viewing…for sure it would be an honor to shoot your wedding!
Bailinda Eman - Hi Carlo! I will not forget that:) Shukran & God bless