happy with an empty pocket :)

Sa totoo lang feeling ko kulang na bigyan kita ng hermes J there is so much I want to give, but there is so much emptiness in my pocket already haha nevertheless, Im giving you something worth more than any hermes, all topman outfits combined, or gold and diamond studded d3s (if there is one :P)…

This.

ll be your adventure buddy, playmate, landi-mate, crazy friend and best partner. Ill hold your hand when you feel alone, spank your hand when you keep scratching your eyes, will cheer you on as you sneeze paulit ulit, your assistant sa shoots, your kakampi and contrabida in decision making, your not-so organized organizer and your couch potato friend J ill help you separate the carrots from the corn, the tomatoes and lettuce from our yummy burger; ako ang taga-abot at hanap ng inhaler mo pag hinihika ka na, ill kiss your forehead before you sleep, give you that one tight hug to let you know you’ll be fine. Ill go on bus rides with you even if im really scared to be on it, ill walk with you kahit gaano kalayo pa yan. Ill be the one who listens to your problems, sometimes ill be the problem too :P ill be that girl for you because I love you. I just really do.

I promise all these things. You have my word.

My pockets may be empty but my heart is rich J magkano ba kelangan mo?:)) forever? Basta for you, kayang kaya :D I love you!

Happy birthday to my crazy man, Toto J

Im a fan

Toto Villaruel, a young unconventional wedding photographer, continues to make a buzz in the industry as he perseveres to master what he loves to do. His unique, or should i say “weird”style of framing moments has captured the attention and hearts of many couples, aspiring wedding photographers and ummm everyone. 3 years in the business, with 200+ weddings, and i-dont-know how many engagement sessions…you will definitely look forward to his next posts and blogs :)

I did :) i even remember telling myself “i want to be a great wedding photographer someday,” after seeing his shot of a couple in Enchanted Kingdom years ago. The playfulness, the drama, the awkward/different framing, the complex to the simple kilig shots. Easily he defined his style, and quickly you can say “kay Toto Villaruel yang shot na yan!” Getting to work with him was super nakaka-pressure, but with that experience I instanly became a fan of not only his work but how he works. He talks to the couple as if they were long time friends; makes them feel comfortable when he instructs them how to pose or just be themselves in the shoot; his laugh will make you laugh so we’ll altogether laugh and that breaks the ice. He’s very professional. And its a guaranteed fun-filled shoot with him :)

For the past weeks, i’ve been observing him and the people around him, especially in the online community. Every time he gets a message in Tumblr saying a thank you for a follow back, he tells me “I just made someone’s day today”. And he’s happy about it. Or when 3 or more people likes his post on FB, he goes “woah madami naglike” as if he’s not used to people liking his posts. When he gets a number of inquiries in his e-mail, he’s like “dami!” like he doesnt get that a lot. When someone says “Uy Toto!” when we were walking somewhere, or “papicture naman po” thinking he will take the picture when that someone is asking for a picture with him :) A person happy with the simple things :)

Im a fan of his works, how he works, his personality, his character, his artistic-self but most of all, im a fan of his love :) YIKEEEEEEEE!

2months together and parang ang tagal na namin. I tell you its hard not to fall in love with him everyday :) but *ehem* sorry but he’s mine!

Ricardo, Happy 2nd monthsary. Thank you for making me part of your day, week, months and life. I appreciate your effort of going to my place everyday, feeling ko ang ganda ganda ko. A big hug for always smiling at me, whenever i ask you to smile! The Lord has given me favor for giving me someone who’s great like you :)

I know you are destined for greatness sweetheart. Im excited! and as a fan, i will gladly document it. I will always be here to support you, and support what you love to do! well, ummm 50-50 sa shopping! haha

I love you so much!

your no.1 fan

-NICOLAI