06/09/2026
Birthday Girl Underneath Mayon 🌸🌋
Pre-debut session for Ms. Jasmen V. Banua ✨
We had to REALLY rush this shoot because of how late everyone ended up arriving HAHAHA (〒﹏〒) Plus, this was a location I hadn’t really photographed at before, so we were figuring things out as we went. But honestly? I’m really glad we found this place.
Aguas Farm Cafe in Santo Domingo is actually sooo nice for simple outdoor portraits, especially with that open view of Mayon in the background (*´ω`*) The travel was definitely a bit of a journey, but I rarely get the chance to do shoots around Santo Domingo, so it was honestly pretty refreshing to shoot somewhere different for once. (´ε` )
Despite how rushed everything was, I REALLY love how these photos turned out. The natural colors, the soft lighting, the little bit of grain, and the simple setup all worked together so nicely. We didn’t really need to do much, just let Ms. Jasmen, the flowers, the grass, and of course, Mayon do most of the work. (~ ̄³ ̄)~
Anyways, hope you guys enjoy this little set! If you’re looking for a photographer for a pre-debut shoot, portraits, event Coverages, or pretty much any occasion, feel free to hit me up and let’s schedule something together hihi 🫶
In Frame: Jasmen V. Banua
HMUA: Fiona Rich Orquiza
Location: Aguas Farm Cafe, Santo Domingo