Last sunday, I had the pleasure of doing a quick prewedding session with Abby and Edward. We did this one in less than 2 hours because pretty Abby had to work! ahaha. But, as I always say, when you have a really gorgeous couple (inside and out) plus a sprinkle of good humor and … [Read more...]
Family Ties | Amelia Spencer King
Your First Breath Took Ours Away. Meet the King family... Pete, Aims and the beautiful Amelia "Mia" Spencer. Aims was still in France then when I received a message from her for a Family Session with Souldeelight. After a few exchange of messages we settled on a date … [Read more...]
Styled Shoot | Of Love and of Beautiful Things
“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.” ~ Anaïs Nin I am so excited to finally share this set from my shoot for Merry Love Wedding Things. It was a day spent with Paper Pom Poms & Honeycomb Balls, Paper Flower Bouquets, Banners, His and Hers Items ... oh the beautiful … [Read more...]
Portraits | Serenity – Early Morning Yoga
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is not to think, not to wonder, not imagine, not obsess. Just breathe and have faith that everything will work out for the best. I love the simplicity of this early morning shoot I did with Bud: One location, One Spot, Different Poses. It was … [Read more...]
Portraits | Just in for July
Something kind 'of wonderful is happening over at Tres Love Chic this July. Here is the recent shoot I did for them for their latest collection. First time to work with the lovely Ho Sin and she is a joy to work with. Did this shoot while there was still remnants of the haze which loomed over … [Read more...]
take me away.. to a place where troubles hide
Happiness Earlier today. :) "I want to go on a road trip, just you, me, the highway, and the radio, the blue sky, the back roads... and the windows down. We'll talk about everything and nothing. And we'll sing our hearts out. And we'll make memories we'll never, ever forget. Just you … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Ming Hian & Lucinda
And in that moment, I swear we were infinite. {The Perks of Being a Wallflower} I spent a beautiful Sunday afternoon with Lucinda and MX. Beautiful weather, beautiful couple... this little photographer couldn't ask for more. Taking photos of these two is such an … [Read more...]
Family Ties | Kenbo love Yuki & Bert
Home is wherever I am with you. I ran, I pant, I jumped, I pant, I rolled, I pant... this little ball of energy had me running after him one time and on my knees the next. He run, I run. He sits, I sit. And just when I am about to pass out... he would slowly come forward, … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Benson & Janning
I spent a weekend in KL on the last weekend of June to join the Jenny Sun Inside Out Workshop held at Wanaka, The Bungalow. Awesome knowledge and information from Jenny, met really cool people, got inspired, transported to photography dreamstate constantly... and good God, the food. Hahaha. I … [Read more...]
Personal | Beautiful Bali
Summer was slowly fading fast and I haven't had my beach fix yet, that was last May. I kept imaging the beautiful beaches back home (CEBU, Philippines), and the memories and stories that went with each. Boracay, Bohol, Bantayan, Malapascua. Not even counting the island hopping in Mactan, … [Read more...]
Personal | Of Bali, Beaches and Fatherhood
Recently, I spent 2 weeks of wonderful days in Bali. All I had was a small luggage, my camera and heart set to enjoy the island with no plans and clear direction of where to go and what to do. All I wanted was to get away for a few days just by myself. I … [Read more...]
Souldeelight Basic Modern Calligraphy Workshop
I am so excited to share how the last Calligraphy Workshop went. It was great! I was crazy happy with the turnout and to finally meet the people behind the emails and instagram handles who I have been exchanging messages with. I feel so blessed and grateful to have spent an … [Read more...]
Portraits | Tres Love Chic x Souldeelight
Oh Hello there, whoever you are reading this. Haha. So many things happening lately. Good things. And It's the kind of tired that you don't mind having. I call it happy tired. Your heart is full and you are busy with beautiful things that you don't have time to wallow on the negative or … [Read more...]
Family | Eliana Kayleene, Lany and Ken
Loved you once, Love you still. Always have, always will. It was a quick but beautiful afternoon spent with Lany and Ken and baby Eliana Kayleene.. or lovingly called "Yana" by her papa and mama. She is such a joy to photograph I'm telling you. There were no tears, no … [Read more...]
Portraits | March, April… breezes past me.
March and April found me busy, a little tired , something new came rushing in, in the form of a surprise guest and settled momentarily (definitely a first for me but very happy I did) and then afterwards something old and well loved came by for a visit. Oh and yes, early April … [Read more...]
Portraits | Fleur Enfant : Yuki
My first shoot with Yuki for the year. Glad to enjoy this shoot also with Matt, that though we've met probably 3 years ago, exchanged possibly only a hi and hello, during a group shoot with friends, I probably really got to … [Read more...]
Portraits | Fleur Enfant : Atika
Couplehood | Engagement | Kevy + Foo, falling for Penang
{Disclaimer: This is a long post. When you are on the road for 8-10 hours and the back seat knows your behind a little too well, words in your head just screams "i need to bleed out! write me down!". But more importantly, I have this penchant for stories, and i hope to write kevy & … [Read more...]
Portraits | Sweet Sunshine
Portraits | Esther x Tres Love Chic
A little bit of sunshine and a dash of early summer from a Lookbook shoot I did for Tres Love Chic awhile back. I've worked with Esther for countless times now, and she's become more than just a model. I am grateful for clients/models/makeup artists who I've gotten to know and now gratefully I call … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Dan & Jaja, When Pieces Fit
Photography // Souldeelight Photography Hair and Makeup // Sketch Velvet Location // Fort Canning Hotel Don't forget to … [Read more...]
Portraits | iLLa Mady
I'm telling you, it was so nice doing this commissioned portrait session with Illa. She emailed me last December checking my availability for a shoot with her. She wanted to build her folio with some of my style of images, and I am beyond ecstatic that "no" never crossed my mind. Thank you … [Read more...]
Portraits | Finding Magic
"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it." {Roald Dahl, The Minpins } … [Read more...]
Portraits | Friendship & Milestones
This is a very late post. But a very special one. Last year Esther asked me if I could do a quickie shoot for her and her bestfriend Olivia a few days after their graduation. I've already done countless portrait shoots with Esther (and she is awesome to work with, there is more to … [Read more...]
Portraits | Nothing is ever forgotten
earlier today. Portraits for ohvola. Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it. {L.M. Montgomery, The Story Girl} … [Read more...]
Roadmaps and Crossroads
There are moments in our lives when we find ourselves at a crossroad, afraid, confused, without a roadmap. The choices we make in those moments can define the rest of our days.{couplehood e-session | Penang Malaysia | Souldeelight} … [Read more...]
Portraits | Ohh la la Oh Vola
Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren’t enjoying today’s sunshine. { William Feather } Souldeelight for Oh Vola. Effortlessly Elegant Fun. … [Read more...]
Portraits | S and S
Some shots of Serene and Sipei. I am starting to sound weird saying again and again how much I love natural creamy light. Don't you? I love this skater dress that these two lovely ladies are sporting in these shots. Just the right amount of Navy … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Engagement Singapore | Ge & Melai
I love you also means I love you more than anyone loves you, or has loved you, or will love you, and also, I love you in a way that no one loves you, or has loved you, or will love you, and also, I love you in a way that I love no one else, and never have … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Engagement | Don & Ivy
I am always grateful for clients who you can easily be friends with, I believe that is the case with Don and Ivy. Aside from the fact that they are in love and blissfully happy with each other... they are genuine people who you can enjoy a chat with in between takes or over lunch, and share a huge … [Read more...]
Portraits | Eliz at 18
Oh to be young! Haha, somehow I feel old doing shoots like this. Well.... i might not be THAT old... but i must admit, I have always been an old soul. Nostalgic, sentimental, pensive. Eliz wanted to do a portrait session to somehow commemorate her turning 18. I asked her what her theme party is … [Read more...]
Portraits | Momoteapots – Pre-fall Mayhem Collection
Momoteapots - Pre-fall Mayhem Collection Photography by Souldeelight Photography Be ready for a lengthy post filled with photos... this collection is, as what Momo says, "Of edgy statement pieces, colour splashes and of course a dash of … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Today’s Gratitude List
My gratitude list today: So grateful having clients who you can so easily be friends with. Thank you Don and Ivy. So grateful for Paul who selflessly gave his time assisting me during the shoot. Haha hope you didn't feel abused today. And to Wennie, … [Read more...]
Portraits | Chacey Love
It was my first time doing a shoot for Chacey Love for one of their lookbook series. I was so excited marking the date to book this commissioned shoot for them. And Acelyn, the supergirl behind Chacey Love, is such a joy to work with. We enjoyed a few laughs chatting in … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Let’s Walk and Kiss, a sneak peek
To kiss or not to kiss.... should NEVER be a question.Oh Love. This lovely couple came all the way from Venezuela and I can't be more grateful to capture a tiny tiny bit of their love. and oh yeah they found me through google! haha yay! It's 2am here now on my … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Engagements | Qichuan & ChinWen – part 2
Hello again. I am happy that you're here. As I've shared in the first set of Qichuan and Chinwen's photos, I have to do a second post because my personal favorites are just a plenty and I wanted to share them with you. I hope you will enjoy. ♥ ♥ I love … [Read more...]
Portraits | Moments with Meera
Images // Souldeelight Photography Hair & Makeup // Vanessa Jane Abad I've lost count on the months that flew by since the first time Meera emailed me to check if we could do a session together. My busy schedule and her constantly flying and visiting … [Read more...]
Family Ties | Seb @ 2 months, 2 weeks
Meet the patootie family. There's Mommy Glency, Daddy Moses and of course, the cutest patootie of all Baby Seb. The day of the shoot started out pretty gloomy. I was woken up with thunderstorms and heavy rain, and the view outside my window forecasts a very rainy saturday. I texted Jo … [Read more...]
Portraits | Souldeelight x Frockettes
I was off to Cebu for a week plus for my sister's graduation. Yay! Finally we have an Engineer in the Family. I imagine nothing but wonderful things for my one and only sib. I still remember being at that age, fresh out of college... and feeling like the world is mine for the taking. And being so … [Read more...]
Portraits |la mia bella musa italiana
Photo // Souldeelight Photography HMUA // Rowena Domingo The key to a woman’s heart is an unexpected gift at an unexpected time. SEAN CONNERY I don't know if it is just me, but usually (if I am not that busy and my mind is … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Engagement | Kristina & Elbert
As promised, here is the second set of the engagement session I did with this lovely couple. What I most love on this set are Kristina's eyes, if they could talk they'd be spinning words like poets do. And I believe, they did speak through the images. And how Elbert would look at … [Read more...]
Couplehood | A wedding at Wanaka
When I was with her, my skin sighed that the center of the world was precisely here. JOANNE HORNIMAN, ABOUT A GIRL Photography // Souldeelight Photography Videography // Nigel Sia of Visual Story Enterprises Gown // Celest Thoi Set Styling … [Read more...]
Engagement | Tina and Elbert
I am so proud to say that the concept and theme for this shoot came from these two. When they told me that they want a Victorian themed engagement session, my mind went to overdrive imagining girly laces and muted soft Victorian colors. And then they showed me the clothes that they already bought … [Read more...]
Portraits |Lolliepop Bestie September Issue
Fresh Feminine Collection from Lolliepop Bestie shoot that I did a couple of weeks back. I'm slowly catching up on posting photos here in my humble blog, and uploading sets in my facebook page. The last few weeks... months... had been really really busy. And I am very much … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Dyan + Emil
Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl, and her laughter was a question he wanted to spend his whole life answering NICOLE KRAUSS — THE HISTORY OF LOVE Photography by Dee // Souldeelight Photography Hair and Make-Up by Normi // Sketch … [Read more...]
Pops, Popsicles, Papa…. Love
Happy Birthday Pa! Writing about the man who is closest to my heart never fails to bring me to a place of pure gratefulness. My heart leaps, shouts and cries out of pure gratefulness to the man I call my papa. Although we’ve had … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Love Dances in the Shadows
Last Saturday's Engagement Session took me back in time. This is yet the most unique e-session I've had to date. And I am so grateful for the trust these two , Kristina and Elbert, had given me. They wanted something classic, something that would transcend trends.. for me, I believe they … [Read more...]
Lifestyle | Ohvola’s Summer Fashion Tea Party
It was a fun afternoon of Tea Party, pampering and a sneak peek of OhVola's upcoming collection. It was Souldeelight's first ever sponsorship together with one of Singapore's most followed fashion boutiques. I did a few of Ohvola's outdoor shoots, and it's always a pleasant … [Read more...]
Portraits | Souldeelight x Oh Vola
Had a wonderful session with the girls from OhVola last Saturday. Laces and Feminine soft colors abound. Here's a preview. :) Will be writing a longer post next time, I have loads of photos throwing daggers at me. haha. I hope you guys had a wonderful weekend. be kind to your heart. Love, Dee … [Read more...]
Singapore Portraits | A little bit of TLC
Everybody loves a little TLC. And I had an afternoon full of TLC with the lovely Esther Leong a few weeks ago. It's always a treat doing a shoot for Tres Love Chic. Who wouldn't want bonding time with a lovely girl , girly talks and gorgeous clothes? Enjoy the August Collection for … [Read more...]
Portraits | Hush, Now… Breathe
Drowning in photos right now... But I'm not complaining. Hope you guys are having a wonderful weekend. Mine was just amazing, both personal and photography wise. My heart is overwhelmed. For now.... here's the gorgeous sultry shot of Rhanni from a Boudoir session I did a week ago. I've been weaving … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Wedding at the Lodge
Grateful to be able to cover this intimate wedding of Kevy and Sian Ling Foo in the beautiful Rider's Lodge in Malaysia. The schedule and the rain was a bit of a challenge but we were still able to squeeze in some beautiful photographs in between. Nothing like a wedding to start the … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Tea Ceremony , Kevy + Sian Lin Foo
It was awesome to cover the wedding of Kevy and Foo in Malaysia. The sun was still sleeping and everybody was up already and prepping up for the morning tea ceremony between the two families. Here's some photos of the traditional tea ceremony from the bride and groom's childhood homes, the first … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Singapore Engagement | Alvis + Pam
There is nothing like photographing a couple who couldn't get their hands off each other. And I am saying that in the most positive, endearing and totally awesome way. I love it. I don't really pose "my couples", I believe the more natural they feel, the more natural and feel good the photos … [Read more...]
Portraits | Momo and S
Souldeelight Photography for Momoteapots Thank You to the awesome lady behind this shop, Serene.An afternoon spent with beautiful light, beautiful girls, and beautiful clothes. Awesome. An understatement. The light was just luminous that afternoon. And to think that … [Read more...]
Family Ties| a little (sun)shine, marco and jynzoe
It was a rainy Saturday afternoon with mr. sun shyly peeking once in awhile behind dark clouds. I had just finished with a family session earlier that morning (where the sun was out and shining with all it's might! hello unpredictable weather!) and I was about to meet with … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Engagements | Qichuan & ChinWen
I can't wait to attend the wedding of this lovely couple this coming weekend. Their 3rd and final celebration. What's more awesome than getting married three times to the love of your life? Waking up next to them everyday. ♥ The weather here in Singapore had … [Read more...]
Cebu Portraits | Eliz @18 {Sneak Peek}
Today is where your book begins, The rest is still unwritten ~ Natasha Bedingfield, Unwritten Just a few days before my short vacation in Cebu will end, this lovely young lady dropped me an message in facebook asking if I could do a session with her for her 18th birthday. A debut is kind of … [Read more...]
Say Hello!
“A witer's mind is NEVER silent. It is always conducting the next symphony of words.” ― Leslie Austin Say Hi! Say Hello! Tell me something new about you! Tell me what inspires you! Say it here, shout it here! Leave a little bit of your footprints here. :) … [Read more...]