Family Photo Shoot


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It was a perfectly sunny Friday morning, July 19, when we headed off to Pinto GalleryΒ for a family photo shoot. We had prayed for good weather because it had been raining that week — the unpredictable sort of rain we tend to get in the Philippines. But Friday turned out to be just the right amount of sun. Okay, there was a lot of sun. I was sweating for most of the shoot…all of us were. Yet it was worth it!

When photographer, Jay Jay, and his wife, Tine Lucas, offered to take our family photos I was thrilled. I’ve seen their work and it is pretty magical and creative. I love their concepts and how they make a story out of each photo they take and make. I say “make” because Tine is a stylist so she knows how to put together all the little details that count.

We had no idea how grand a production they were cooking up. Wow. I was blown away. They assembled a team of hair and make-up artists (Gerry Penaso), events stylist (Eve and Company), Lifestyle by FelizΒ (Tine’s group), and Chestknots StudiosΒ (Jay Jay’s group). Of course, there was the very picturesque and romantic setting of Pinto Gallery in Antipolo to complete the “look” they were going for.

mendoza68I had never seen Jay Jay and Tine in action with their team before and when I finally did I was incredibly impressed. First, they work so well together — a compliment to each other’s abilities. Second, they work so hard. Third, they know how to make everyone comfortable and in their element. It’s not easy to photograph a big family like ours. With 4 young children and pregnant me, there were lots of details and factors to consider. We had psyched the kids up for that morning which helped, but it was the very natural way that Jay Jay and Tine got us all to interact and behave in front of the camera that made a big difference. Of course, the props that Eve & Co. brought to the site transported us to some sort of fantasy garden setting, too.

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This shoot exceeded our expectations and it was such a fun bonding activity for our family. Edric and the boys enjoyed being outdoors, and Tiana liked all the clothes she got to wear.

mendoza84mendoza391It took about half a day to take all the photos and I just saw a lot of them posted on Chestknots’ site this afternoon. What a blessing and gift that day was. It almost made me want to get pregnant all over again…MAYBE. But if we don’t (which is probably the more likely option), we have the best photos to remember that point in time, and lots of pictures to frame for our new home.

Since I am not pressured to advertise anything on this site (and I’d like to keep it that way), I’m happy to be able to talk about products, services, occasions, people, and things that I really appreciate and would recommend to family, friends, and readers. Well, these guys are one of those things I would recommend. And they are better together. Jay Jay and his team are great photographers but each shot becomes unique when infused with Tine’s sense of style and artistry. I’m thrilled that they are doing more family-type photos. Pre-nuptial photos and wedding photos are wonderfully romantic but personally, I feel that celebrating the gift of family is even more important. Looking through the photos made me reflect on the journey that Edric and I have had as a couple — from just 2 of us, to three, to four, to five, to six and soon to be seven. The multiplied love and joy chronicled in each photo is a testament to God’s goodness, faithfulness and grace. Edric and I cannot thank Jay Jay and Tine enough for capturing in photographs the priceless memory of our children — their youth, innocence, tenderness, and happy smiles. And for making Edric and I remember how amazing 12 years of marriage have been and will continue to be for as long as Christ is at the center of it!

View the photos here:Β Mendoza Family Shoot

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11 thoughts on “Family Photo Shoot

  1. I love the photos!!! All of ’em! Especially the ones of Tiana – she’s such a natural in front of the camera! And Joy, you are just glowing in these photos!

    1. Thanks Kaye! Hope you are well…I want to write a post on Auto-B-Good and the What’s In the Bible very soon. The kids loved the videos. They are almost done watching all of them. They want me to order the next set. Do you carry all of them?

  2. Gorgeous pics of an amazing, Christ-centered family by a talented, Christ-centered couple! πŸ™‚

    Praying for a healthy baby, safe delivery, and your speedy recovery! πŸ™‚

    1. Thanks Tina! WE really had fun on this shoot. Thanks for your prayers, too. Appreciate it. I need it!

  3. You look radiant! You have a very beautiful family. Your stories have always inspired a newbie wife like me. πŸ™‚ May God continue to bless your marriage and family even more! <3

  4. Just started reading your blogs yesterday and trying to catch up. Not yet married but i got a lot of insight from your day to day experience with your husband and kids. You have a beautiful family πŸ™‚ God bless!

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