Shot these two waaay back in February when spring was still in full swing and allergies were something that everyone had in common. Back then they lived in a small studio just a few bus stops from where we live. It was small, very cozy and just the right size for the two of them.

The session was nothing but the usual since we also had other friends there to cook, hang out and offer valuable posing tips, creating an ultra-light session packed to the rafters with that distinctive Bisaya laughter and jokes (yeah, we get rowdy when we get together!)

They've since moved to a bigger apartment because another member of the family is arriving very soon!

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In-home shots from that afternoon.

                                                                        Rabindranath Tagore

Living in a foreign country for the better part of the year can be daunting and lonely. My first months in CQ  were spent indoors.  Although I love staying at home, there comes a point when it becomes stale and you crave for human interaction once again. 

This is why JP and I are so blessed to find a group of like-minded people who come from where we come from, speak the same language, and love the same things we do. M and C hold a special place in my heart because they were the ones who basically taught me the ropes about living in this big and beautiful city, from how and where to buy a SIM card to where to go for a haircut and everything in between. Honestly,  we enjoy living in this city so much because of them and the family that they welcomed us into. And for that, I will forever be grateful.