The day we booked Jayson and Jo Anne Arquiza in a wedding fair will always be one of our favourite anecdotes. My would-be father-in-law had questioned the stability of their company and their relationship as husband and wife. While we never had doubts, the time we spent with them during our shoots and our wedding day itself reinforced what we already placed our trust upon. During our pre-wedding photo session, we were very awkward photo subjects. We didn’t know how to behave in front of a camera but they have a way of getting us at ease and soon enough we found ourselves smiling – and even laughing uncontrollably – that most of our pictures showed how much of a good time we had. Despite the setbacks of an unexpected heavy downpour that day and not being allowed to shoot in a particular business establishment, no way can you tell that the resulting pictures were technically “stolen.” I guess it’s because of their innate talent of capturing the candid and the natural. Or because there’s …

After the all important choice of the church and the wedding day, my husband and I decided on a simple, intimate early morning ceremony with only the closest family and friends. We also decided that we will put most of our money in the two things that will last forever, the rings and the pictures. We kept our engagement a secret (only family knew and friends, we told 100 days before the wedding, even if we planned it for a year). It was difficult to go around looking for suppliers in bridal fairs because we risk running into people and blowing the secret, and frankly, the orchestrated and cinematic shots in the booths made my then fiancé and I uncomfortable. We were simple people, and we wanted the pictures to capture the moments naturally, without unnecessary drama; it was just not “us”. We also did not have a lot of pictures as a couple and were very excited to finally have professional shots done at some of our favorite places. Jayson and Joanne were “referred” …

We tied the knot on 18 December 2007. Every moment of that fateful day was captured forever by Jayson and Jo Anne. Professionally. Magically. Every detail, every movement, every emotion was skillfully taken in by Jason, supported by Jo Anne’s ministering hands. Each time I look at our leather-bound wedding album, I utter a silent prayer that Mark and I have entrusted to them the great responsibility of making the memory of our big day last forever. Now, almost six years had passed, even our four-year old daughter and two-year old twin boys get to enjoy the product of their talents. My daughter even asked me once, “Mommy, was Daddy happy or sad here?” She was referring to a photo of my would-be husband at that time, while he stood at the altar, with tears on his eyes, watching me walk down the aisle. The shot was brimming with pure, raw emotions and it was captured forever! I know this is long overdue, but to Jayson and Jo Anne, we thank you! Thank you for …