I think the year was 2011 when I first had my hands at wedding photography
Technically the first wedding I shot was for an office mate back in Aboitiz
I’m sure the pictures I had in mind back then didn’t translate to what my camera had
But it was a good step into the work that I do nowadays
That officemate, Vincent, had a brother who was a seminarian, I can clearly recall
Fast forward to this year, Jake, who is Vincent’s brother, ask if I can take pictures
He was going to be Ordained as a priest, I naturally had to say, Yes.
By now I’d have one remaining Sacrament to witness
I’ve basically photographed my way to each and every one of them
The rites for Holy Orders was much like a marriage
But you get married to The Almighty
It was really heartwarming, I was not informed that tearducts will be used.
Thank You Father Jake.
It was my 2nd time shooting at Lourdes Parish in Labangon
The last time I was here was for Christmas
I’ve never seen so many priests in one location
The mighty church was packed
Jake’s brother and his kids, I think.
So many priests!
There’s Father Jake.
Folks, young and not so young, came to witness
I used a huge lens the whole time, it was back breaking.
Stained glass.
And then the mass started.
Father Jake looked calm.
A random click.
I positioned myself on the right side of the church
Like I said, the mighty church was full of people
There’s Vincent, whose wedding I shot many years ago.
Jake’s Mom and Dad.
I remember wanting to be a priest when I was in elementary.
Father looked like Steve Jobs from this view.
It was really heart warming to be there.
The ceremony was quite long but I didn’t mind the time at all.
The were emotional parts where I didn’t prepare myself
Like this.
And this.
I could not be happier I was there.
I was lucky, enough light came through the church doors.
Another one of those part I didn’t prepare myself for
Everyone was glad!
After the Ordination rites, we go on with the Mass.
