My new home.

I got my new website and blog up recently and this blog obviously, will be discontinued. I've been using this bolgspot account for quite sometime until I decided to migrate to Wordpess for a more functional site that would give you a much better viewing experience. Feel free to browse my new home and blogsite.

www.andysamaniego.com
www.andysamaniego.com/blog

Photographing the Photographer

JM is one of my special clients, not only is he a good photographer but he is also a neighbor and friend. A touching moment when he exchanged vows with Noelle. There reception program was a blast and their AVP was one of the best that I've ever seen! Congratulations JM and Noelle! :D

John and Shirley's Wedding

What makes weddings memorable to me is the story behind every couple, for John and Shirley we would always have fun in our conversations and I admired how orderly they planned their wedding. The ceremony was solemn and intimate with friends and relatives. A lovely couple with a lovely wedding. :D

What marriage is all about... (Dennis.Jacqueline.12.5.09)

Why does a man and woman get married? Marriage is sacred because it comes from the very heart of God, it was God's design for a man and woman to be together as husband and wife. I remember when I first met Dennis and Jacqueline, we had this meaningful conversation about marriage and single blessedness. I was encouraged by their faith and committment not only for each other but also in honoring God thru their union. During the ceremony, the couple gave their vows and I was inspired on how they committed themselves and their relationship to Him. I would always feel godly love from both of them and it was such a privilege to witness God's promises upon them on their wedding day.

Of Neighbors and Schools (JM & Noelle)

JM is my neighbor but I never knew it 'till the day he visited me to view my wedding albums. After he and Noelle decided to book me as their wedding photographer we became closer and would even hang-out often. He is also into photography and we would have coffee drinks and learn from each other. Sometime, he traveled to Eurpoe and showed me his shots which made me want to visit Tuscany! Perhaps someday when I get married too I would like to spend time with my wife there. :D We had our portraits done at the Ateneo, since both of them met there and it felt kinda cool just strolling around the campus, somehow making me reminisce the good 'ol college days... Since, JM and I live in Loyola Heights I totally understood why he wanted a shot with the early evening traffic rush! A scene that only Katipuneros could love.

Pure Outdoor Fun (Prichard and Pia)

This was my second time to ride with Prichard and Pia and we took a different trail at Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The sweet thing about this ride is that I got the wide soft seat this time! :D So riding at the trail was a real breeze... I think the time we spent was good for us to bond and I also appreciate getting to know the couple at a deeper level, I really consider them as friends and I look forward to their wedding on February 6, 2010. Perhaps next time, I'll try to ride on that bull!

John.Shirley

What I love about in my career is that I get time to spend with my clients. John and Shirley are just so fun to be with and this was a last minute decision to go for a prenup, hanging out with them and sharing thoughts was very much valued. They love to travel and I can't wait to see their honeymoon photos all the way from Tokyo!