2nd Photo Shoot

March 07, 2013

Today was the schedule for the 2nd photo shoot for Smart Parenting magazine.  They were cutting it too close for their April deadline so everything was kind of in a rush.  Apparently, the photos from the first shoot wasn't cohesive with the rest of the photos of the other interviewees so they decided to re-shoot at Mom and Tina's cafe in Makati.  It was fine with me although it was too bad that the first one didn't make the cut.  I kind of liked how I looked there hahaha (vain!)

Anyway, these photos were taken by Den at the photo shoot.  She had a crappy mobile camera so the pictures are a little blurry hahha  It was a bit awkward that they had to do the makeup there at the cafe in front of other people but I guess there was no other extra private space and besides who was I to complain? ;)

This time our photographer was Dax Angeles who also happened to know Patrick since he also freelances for Top Gear Philippines.  Unfortunately, I can't remember the makeup artist's name because when we got there, there was no time for introductions and small talk. Just straight to the makeup and shoot.  After, we were treated to the delicious cakes and pastries they have on hand! :)  Then, it was all  a matter of waiting for the issue to hit the stands!

Before going home, we all trooped to Hainanese Delights in Robinsons Otis and we took this opportunity to take pictures.  hahaha.  It's rare that I look this good and with professional makeup at that! So "Ready, Aim, Shoot!" haaha We were so noisy we woke up Tracy hahaha

Update:  Here's a scanned pic of the article in the Smart Parenting Magazine

Photo Shoot for Smart Parenting magazine

January 25, 2013

Aside from the start of regular classes for the year and the usual excitement at having your favorite TV shows returning after their break, one milestone that started this year was the experience of being the "star" of a photo shoot for Smart Parenting magazine.

You see, last year, I participated in an interview for the magazine regarding stay-at-home moms.  It was all done via email (as is the case nowadays) so I didn't think much of it afterwards except maybe to wonder when the issue will be released so I can get a copy.  Well, I was surprised when I got a call from them scheduling a convenient time for the photo shoot for the magazine.  What was even more mind-boggling was they wanted to shoot it here at home! haha That gave me a panic attack because our house is honestly, not magazine material! hahahaha So, the schedule was for January 25 and I spent almost a week getting the house in top shape.

The first to arrive that afternoon was the make-up artist Jeff Robles.  I didn't know what to expect really as I've never had the privilege nor the luxury of being made up by a professional makeup artist so it was a real treat to meet Jeff.  He was easy to talk to, made me feel comfortable and was very light with his hands.  It took more than an hour to complete my look.  Whether it's because I was ugly hahaha or he was very meticulous, the bottom line was I looked good!  Of course, I can't show you pictures that will appear in the magazine but we did take our own pictures after the photo shoot.

While Jeff was putting on my makeup, the photographer, Mark Chester Ang, and his team arrived.  Our living room started to get smaller and smaller since their equipment was bulky and large :)  They set up as they waited for me to be finished.  Dana also had her first experience with a straightening iron which she adored because for the first time she wasn't curly! LOL

So, there it went... picture here, picture there.... some props here and some props there.. until it was done! I wish now that there was someone else with me to document the whole experience haha

Anyway, when they all left, Dana, Dylan and I had fun taking photos of each other!! Here are the results!