28/07/2026
This pre-wedding session almost didn't happen.
For days leading up to our trip, a storm had been bringing nonstop rain. As our 12-hour journey to Legazpi drew closer, I honestly wondered if we should still push through. I kept thinking about the long drive, the possibility of arriving to bad weather, and the chance of not being able to shoot at all.
But Eula stayed positive.
She simply said, "Let's go anyway." Then she jokingly added, "Pray for good weather. I know the Lord listens to you."
It was one of those inside jokes we've had since high school. She would always see me serving during our school Masses, and she knew I was active in our parish back home. So whenever something felt beyond our control, she'd always tell me to pray.
When we finally arrived in Legazpi, the weather wasn't encouraging. The skies were gray, the rain hadn't stopped, and even Mount Mayon was completely hidden behind the clouds. After such a long journey, it was hard not to feel a little disappointed.
The next morning changed everything.
We walked up to the rooftop of our accommodation, and there it was—Mount Mayon, standing proudly beneath a clear blue sky. It was one of those moments that instantly makes every doubt, every delay, and every kilometer worth it.
Even more amazing, the weather stayed beautiful throughout our entire shoot.
Maybe it was good timing.
Maybe it was a little blessing.
Or maybe some things simply have a way of falling into place when you choose to move forward despite the uncertainty.
Congratulations, Eula & Leo.
After years of loving each other across oceans and time zones, it's beautiful to witness this next chapter finally unfold. Thank you for trusting me to tell a small part of your story. 🤍
