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Simple with a Touch of Elegance
www.davidgarmsen.com/blog
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Photo Blog of Destination Wedding and Debut Photographer, David Garmsen
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La Mesa Eco Park Pre-Debut Portrait Session | Kym Amisola

La Mesa Eco park is probably one of the most common venues to shoot an engagement or portrait session, but then Ive never really gotten a chance to shoot there, not until Kyms portrait session. Read ...

5 days ago

Acacia Hotel Alabang Debut Photographer | Yael Avila

Dance is said to be a form of expression. Yet, not all of us are gifted with talent for dance and lead us to the question, how do express ourselves? Why not think it over as you look at Yaels photos?...

22 may 12

De Lasalle University Portrait Session | Kym Amisola

Ive been wanting to do a portrait session inside DLSU for a long time now, and recently, I was given such opportunity. Kym is one of my younger friends from DLSU and from the judo team as well. She a...

18 may 12

Shiela Bataan – Debut Video

Our stay on earth is meant to be filled with a host of experiences, both good and bad. Regardless of what we go through, what matters is that we learn from them, grow and share them with others.

18 may 12

ISM Judo Tournament – Same Day Edit Video

By now, all of you know that I took up Judo back in college. Its a wonderful sport, and I really enjoyed my days taking part in it. These days, Im less active on that mats but I still want to contrib...

12 may 12

Muslim Wedding – Cinematic Highlights Video

Looks like its time to update the blog! This time around, let me post a video I did for Matthew and Michelles Wedding. Read the rest of this post

09 may 12

Muslim Wedding Photographer | Matthew and Michelle

Different cultures and religions around the world celebrate matrimony in different ways. Muslim weddings take place over multiple days, with the ceremony on one day and the reception or banquet on an...

04 may 12

Manila Hotel Korean Themed Debut Photographer | Aren Mendoza

Everyone desserves to celebrate their birthday, more so for ladies who turn 18. What makes this particular celebration so unique is the debutante herself. Aren is a special person who, in her own rig...

19 apr 12

San Agustin Church Weddings | Jun and Joanne

Ahh, San Agustin Church. I remember shooting my very first wedding within its walls. Its baroque feel, rocky texture and beautiful garden makes it a popular choice among brides. Every year, San Agust...

10 apr 12

Celebrating life – Holy week 2012

Holy week, a time where people either observe their religious duties, go on vacation and sometimes even both. Today is black saturday, the day when Christ is laid in his tomb. Black denotes darkness,...

07 apr 12

One Lasalle Judo Championships 2012 – On-Site Video

There is a saying among professional artists, there are some projects you take to keep you alive, while there are others you accept for the love it. The One Lasalle Judo Championships video is one bo...

01 apr 12

Funky Plum Vintage Fashion Show

Video has always been something offered alongside photography. With that in mind, I decided to do a video test shoot the other week on a fashion show near our village. Read the rest of this post

29 mar 12

Mount Carmel Church Wedding Photographer | Ferdinand and Mylene

I know Ive said this sometime before, but Ill say it again. Shooting as a second shooter is different and worthwhile experience in itself. As a second shooter, your responsibilities are different fro...

13 mar 12

A Personal Note – Master’s in Far Eastern University (FEU), Mercato and Sorderno

January and February have been two very productive months for me, and Im sure you can see it by the constant blog entries and updates Ive been posing here and in my facebook account. Id like to take ...

04 mar 12

Intramuros Engagement Session | Jun and Joanne

Intramuros, the walled city at the core of a Manila -- 4 years ago, I shot an engagement session in this same place and I believe that was where my career started. I was given a wonderful opportunity...

27 feb 12

Food Photography | Little Louie’s Cupcakes

Little Louies Cupcakes is the brainchild of a good friend of mine, Jes and when she asked me to shoot her creations, I couldnt resist. She currently, carries 7 flavors, Jack Daniels, Red Velvet, and ...

22 feb 12

De Lasalle University Photographer | University Week 2012 and Animovement!

Every year DLSU celebrates its university week. It is a time when the entire campus is filled with different attractions such as games, food stalls, and even a bazaar. Numerous activities are engaged...

17 feb 12

Iglesia Ni Cristo Wedding Photographer | Jacko and Anna

Covering an Iglesia wedding was an interesting experience for me. A very unique trait of their ceremony is that it is spoken in fluent and straight Filipino, something which one rarely hears these da...

08 feb 12

Light of Love Engagement Session | Jacko and Anna

I met Jacko and Anna around July 2011 but we chose to shoot their engagement session quite recently. To be honest, Ive been looking forward to working with them for a very long time. Read the rest of...

23 jan 12

New Year’s Day Ayala Triangle Portrait Session | Julian Huibonhua

Most of us spend our New Years Eve either by partying hard or having a good dinner with our families. Sleeping late during the eve comes as no surprise and we often wake up around lunch time during J...

01 jan 12

Best of 2011

Once again, we say goodbye to the year that has past and welcome the new. Its funny how we bid farewell to what has passed -- old habits, times of sorrow, and aged struggles -- and look forward to a ...

29 dec 11

Lazy Cats | An entry for the Holiday Season

The holidays are a time which is well anticipated by most people. For most of us, we use the season to catch up with friends, entertain guests, party hard, and have fun. Read the rest of this post

22 dec 11

St. Francis of Assisi Wedding Photographer | Marvin and Kat

They say that smiles are contagious, specially if one smiles with utmost beauty and joy. Marvin and Kat wore such smiles on their wedding day. As I was with them, I could feel the happiness they felt...

13 dec 11

Sofitel Debut Photographer | Micah Dizon

Micah was best described with the word --- simple. True enough, upon meeting her I saw simplicity, and along with it, the beauty inside of her. Read the rest of this post

01 dec 11

Eagle Point Resort Photographer | A day in Eagle Point Resort

It takes two and a half hours for me to get to eagle point via car. I prefer to take SLEX, which connects to Star Tollway and eventually Batangas. The road to the resort is well developed, it consist...

22 nov 11

BF Portrait Session | Donna Dy

I got out of the house one afternoon to fulfill one my friends request. Basically she wanted to have a photo of herself taken for her resume. I decided to take the request a step further and offered ...

17 nov 11

Baler Photographer | Baler 2011

October turned out to be a very busy, but productive month for me. At the end of it all, I decided to go on a short overnight trip with family. Our destination was Baler, a province located North of ...

11 nov 11

Fernbrook Gardens Wedding Photographer | Naser and Rhoan

I met Rhoan 2 years a go in DVtech, a media production firm where I offer my services to from time to time. She left the country upon completion of her project, only to return on her wedding day. Rea...

04 nov 11

TAYO Awards 2011 | Midas Hotel | Malacanang Palace

TAYO -- A collected term, when translated into English, stands for the word we. It is also the acronym which stands for Ten Outstanding Youth Organizations. Every year, since 2002, the TAYO foundatio...

30 oct 11

Jardin de Dasmarinas Portrait Session | Crisha Lariosa

Jardin de Dasmarinas is a small, yet beautiful resort in Cavite. It was actually my first time there when I shot Crishas portrait session. The entire has the feel of a hidden forest, perfect for both...

26 oct 11

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