A “balikbayan” friend of mine, Tacks, asked me about the studios here in the Metro where she could have her baby’s birthday photoshoot. I gave her ideas like Portraits by Heidi Aquende (of course 😊) and Picture Company. But I also gave her an option that I could take photos of her Baby Liam. An opportunity for me to practice and at the same time a birthday present for this cute little boy. I suggested that we do our own Cake Smash shoot. I’ve always wanted to do this for Lucas before he turned 1, but I don’t know why we didn’t have that opportunity 😒. So I just asked my friend to have a cute cake with no. 1 on it made at Shoppersville Katipunan (they make nice simple cakes at very friendly prices without compromising the taste). Then out of old Toys ‘r Us catalogues I cut out several triangles and long strips to create buntings and a number 1 wall mount (i lost the photo 😞).
We had the shoot at the house of Tacks’ aunt. It was challenging for me because I only have my camera (with 18mm-55mm lens only) and flash (SB 600). It was also indoors so I really have to adjust a lot with the lighting. I usually shoot well with natural lighting (outdoors). So far I got some cute shots of this adorable little man.
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