I am grateful for clients who I meet along the way who gets me and my desire to take images that means something to them in a very personal level. I usually end up being good friends with them. Not every assignment will evoke emotions, and not every session … [Read more...]
Portraits | Boudoir | Ria
“It’s the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I’m a woman Phenomenally.” ~ Maya Angelou, Phenomenal Woman From Ria : I'm a housewife who is in house clothes and uncombed hair,running after two active toddlers … [Read more...]
Calligraphy for Walk Along With Me & Be Perfect at Alcove Wedding Showcase
I am so grateful to be part of the first ever Alcove at Caldwell House Wedding showcase. I've met wonderful fellow vendors in the wedding industry and lovely couples excited to shop anything wedding! Nestled in the heart of the iconic Chijmes compound, Alcove at Caldwell House is Watabe Wedding’s … [Read more...]
Calligraphy | Writing Words and Finding rest
"You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously" I am guilty of not constantly updating this blog. Believe me, there's so many things I want to share here. That's definitely one thing I would need to improve on for the coming year. I will never get used to the fact … [Read more...]
Souldeelight Modern Calligraphy Singapore
I am so excited to finally post some of the photos from the last Modern Calligraphy workshop I conducted this month. June had been an extra busy month for this little hobbit, so amidst the backlogs that I am working on, I kicked myself on finishing a quick blog post and work on some of the photos … [Read more...]
Portraits | Boudoir | Summer Sunshine , Diane
{boudoir} Summer Portraits - Diane Photography // Souldeelight Photography www.souldeelight.com A quick shoot with Diane one sunny afternoon up on a hill. It will always be summer somewhere. love, **** … [Read more...]
Before I fell…
“Before I fell in love with words, with setting skies and singing birds— it was you I fell in love with first.” ― Lang Leav, Love & Misadventure … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Liisa & Kevin
Boudoir | Miss V
Boudoir | Ann
This set should have been blogged a long time ago. And I am so so so glad that I finally did! I remembered how much fun we had taking these images for my dear friend, Ann. We wanted something sexy but we can not really go all out on wearing barely-there lingerie because it's a public … [Read more...]
Boudoir | S.
Let me in Surprise me with your humour, your midnight thoughts, read to me your letters unanswered, recite tales untold. Ease into my arms, and whisper your fears; I will consume your poison as my own. Take me places you've never been, let's walk down the road unknown and explore … [Read more...]
Family Ties | Welcoming the Twins!
I remembered how humid it was. Hahahaha. Yes. It was such a humid morning when we did this family session for Piradee and her lovely family. But I also remembered how behaved the twins were. I always brace myself when doing shoots involving kids and babies. Because as love filled and fun it … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Playing Lovers
While others play tourist... they played lovers. <3 xx, Dee … [Read more...]
Art to Heart – A Fund Raising Calligiving Project
SIGN UP One of the highlights of my 2015 was when I partnered with the awesome people behind Real Life Foundation. I believe in the beauty of giving back. And when the amazing Pearl Bautista dropped me a message if we could do another one this year, it's an easy … [Read more...]
Singapore Portraits | Of Sisterhood and Birthdays
There are photo sessions that I enjoy not just for the time I've spent with whoever is in front of my camera. But more so of the story behind them. A couple of months before the scheduled shoot, Charmaine (who have always been supportive of my work, THANK YOU ma'am Cha!), dropped me a … [Read more...]
Stubborn Hope
"There is so much stubborn hope in the human heart" {Albert Camus} Hope is a dangerous thing. It triggers our reflex to survive the bleakest hours. To grasp on any thread of silver lining. And it gives us butterflies that say... things will fall into place. Someway, somehow. And I think … [Read more...]
Couplehood | sneak peek |Kevin and Liisa
I want to be that place you go to when you think you have lost a home. I want to be that home you rest in when the other doors have closed. I want to be that good night sleep when your mind tosses and turn. I want to be that place that keeps your soul at ease when your feet is lifted off ground. - … [Read more...]
We are all Parisians today
Continue shining City of Light 13 nov 2015. … [Read more...]
Souldeelight Workshop | Flourish and Florals
I had such a great time on my September workshops! For the month of September I partnered with Patricia from Fancy Girl Design Studio (@patfancygirl) for a two in one workshop of Modern Calligraphy and Watercolor Florals... .Flourish and Florals! Every workshop I do is a unique one. I am not just … [Read more...]
Calligraphy Giveaway | Pursue Passion
"Be Fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire" So I hosted a little giveaway last friday over at Instagram. And I wanna do it again! I posted that I'm giving away this original piece, not a print copy, of one very inspiring quote that reminds us not to dismiss the … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Bridges and Sunsets, AiDew
This two just tied the knot yesterday and I am so happy for this new chapter in their lives. Photographing them for their engagement photos had been one wonderful experience. But not half as wonderful as having these two as friends. Thank You John and Ai! You two are destined to be together, … [Read more...]
Family Ties | Little Miss Tegan Avery
This little miss is gonna be turning two really really soon! Here's a little throwback of the family session we did last year. Now, don't you just agree, doesn't she leave a little sparkle wherever she goes? Hello little miss T, you are every bit a princess and very much a spunky royalty. … [Read more...]
Family Ties | Beautiful Before and Afters
I am swimming in photos to work on... happily swimming in them, if I may add. I can't wait to update this space with things that's been happening with Souldeelight. Calligraphy, Photography, Plans, Dreams, Projects... sometimes I wish I could just burst and everything will just fall in their … [Read more...]
Portraits | Lookbook Singapore| Wit x Folly
People often say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing you are the beholder. Salma Hayek A beautiful mashup between Souldeelight and WitxFolly. And of course, the beautiful Sipei. … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Engagement | John and Aileen, the Dears
" When you realize how perfect everything is, you will tilt your head back, and laugh at the sky" - some wise guy Yes, I write on my clients photographs. Sometimes I can't help it. Sometimes a pinch of words ties the whole thing together. Sometimes, their photos just speaks happy and I … [Read more...]
Couplehood | A and M
Calligraphy | Give Thanks
Hurray for long weekends! Three day weekend on our side of the world right now. Happy to report that I've been pretty productive and still able to enjoy a good amount of R&R. Never say no to a good chance to chill. Yes? :) Anyway, so here is my attempt to summarize what I've been up … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Alex and Mei Lin
Portraits | Lookbook Singapore | Finding Beauty
“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.” ~ Dorothea Lange I love taking portraits. I've had opportunities, assignments and fun shoots where I/we photograph landscapes and products. But my eyes will always look for faces. I look for that sense of connection … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Singapore Engagement | M&M
…I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once. ~John Green, The Fault in Our Stars I had one amazing time with Marlon and Maricris for their engagement shoot. It's one of those sessions where you just forgot about time because everyone is having fun. We went … [Read more...]
Family Ties | Singapore Maternity | Brian & Aloha
“I have learned that to be with those I like is enough” ~Walt Whitman Back at home we used this Spanish phrase "Buena Mano", it means good hand, or better yet the first "sale of the day" in business context, which will hopefully bring good luck for the rest of day. Another belief or tradition … [Read more...]
Family Ties | Singapore | The little Jedi called Samuel
I love how this Family portrait shoot rolled out. Jeng dropped me a message at the start of the year to book me to take some photos of Samuel. Though the details were still a bit fuzzy, understandably, but they were very sure already that they wanted a Star Wars theme for Samuel's shoot. Jeng hand … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Singapore | Jose and Maria
We make the things that matter, matter. ~ Teresa R. Funke I had a wonderful time doing this couple session for Maria and Jose. My first Venezuelan couple! Hurray! It was their first "child free" vacation after a long long time (Thank God Singapore is one of their … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Engagement Singapore | Jepoy & Cha
“You and I, it’s as though we have been taught to kiss in heaven and sent down to earth together, to see if we know what we were taught.” —Boris Pasternak, Doctor Zhivago … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Nathaniel & Chat – A Christmas Romance
“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my hand, so intimate … [Read more...]
Portraits | Mirrors in the Sky
Souldeelight Photography for Momoteapots Lace & Dance Dress in Smurf Blue Thank You Maomo. And Sipei Momoteapots VAINPOT BOUTIQUE 42 Haji Lane, Level 1 Singapore 189235 Also stocked in at: KISSJANE, #B1-39, CityLink Mall 1 Raffles Link Singapore … [Read more...]
Family Ties | Singapore | The L. Family
“So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” ~ Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist … [Read more...]
Family Ties | Georgia + Harley + Royce = Love
Family Ties | Singapore | The Gamble’s
“I think that when we look for love courageously, it reveals itself, and we wind up attracting even more love. ” ~Paulo Coelho … [Read more...]
starting over
People think dreams aren't real just because they aren't made of matter, of particles. Dreams are real. But they are made of viewpoints, of images, of memories and puns and lost hopes. ~ Neil Gaiman One of the many life gifts that we often take forgranted is … [Read more...]
Just Listen
"There comes a time in every life when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your own heart. So you’d better learn to know the sound of it. Otherwise you’ll never understand what it’s saying." {Just Listen, Sarah Dessen} … [Read more...]
Portraits | Belle of the Boulevard
Officially shot my last fashion shoot for the year. One more wedding to cover and in behalf of me and my beloved camera... I am giving this wonderful year my biggest Thank You! I will save the year end post for another time, but let's just say... I LOVE this year!! Thank you Abba for ALWAYS … [Read more...]
Portraits | Effortless Danielle
Sometimes there are shoots that pieces just fit instantly and there is so much you can accomplish in such a limited time. I'd had shoots which lasted for hours, but inside I honestly felt like I am not getting exactly what I want from it. It honestly felt like … [Read more...]
Family Ties | G + C = Czia
Shoot for a Cause – A Love Project
Updating this blog regularly will definitely be on top of my "must improve" list for the next year. It's more than just sharing what's been happening to me at work, in my photography, or maybe a peek on my very personal life... more than ever it is also for me to journal what has been keeping me … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Engagement | Poloy & Bigong
This is the second set of Edward (Poloy) and Abegail's (Bigong) prewedding shoot. Please do check out the first set, which is bursting with a beautiful chaos of colors. :) I love this quickie shoot I … [Read more...]
Couplehood | Engagement | Edward and Abegail Ann
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...]
