Remember our all-star sneak peek from about a month ago that's with a couple from Greece and with two really awesome photographers with me? Well the photos are finally here.

From how intensely adorable these photographs look, it almost seemed that it was the perfect shoot - which is definitely not as we had to literally run and scramble a lot of the shots (those with natural light) because we barely had 15mins of usable daylight to shoot when we arrived at the venue.

Our 4pm shoot started at 5:40 because we decided last minute that we'll not shoot at the Vegas strip until the evening and instead shoot somewhere else in the afternoon. That somewhere was this really really beautiful place outside the city (let's just say somewhere where Celine Dion actually resides) that is a little too much 'outside the city' which ate a bit of our time. But cmon, if there was a time to salvage something out of a shoot, it is this one. I was indulged with a beautiful and super nice couple that makes my every shot a keeper, a really talented make-up artist who dolled-up Delia to extreme fab level, and of course, I had Dino Lara and Nelwin Uy (two of the best photographers in the Philippines) shoot with me and made everything look so seamless. =)

So in that 15 mins, all of us were ticking like clockwork - it seemed like we had done it hundreds of times together. Nelwin volunteered to take much of the detail shots, Dino and I alternately posed and shot the Adonis and Delia, who did a great job getting into the desired poses and emotions in no time - all while missy checked if we're all ok. hahaha =)

I have never shot so fast and yet so fun. hahaha. So enjoy the photos, it may be your only chance of witnessing something like this ever. =) 

* several of the shots are courtesy of Dino Lara and Nelwin Uy

  Enjoy also these behind-the-scene shots of this harassed, yet unbelievably fun shoot =)

Sneak peeks always come with only one photo. Rightfully so, how can you provide more when it is indeed just a "peek". Then again, there are always exceptions to the rule especially when it is something unordinary, huge, and super-awesome. 

Today, I shot the photosession of Adonis and Delia. Adonis is a wedding photographer from Greece. I was stoked when he actually asked me to shoot him and his wife for a session while we are in Vegas for the WPPI. Being asked to shoot by a fellow photographer from Europe? that's unordinary. =) 

Since I've been hanging out with superstar photographers Dino Lara and Nelwin Uy throughout the convention, I invited them to go in the shoot with me if they didn't have anything to do. I guess MGM bored both of them so they said yes. that's huge =) 

All of these plus an awesome Vegas location courtesy of Missy Moran who dolled-up Delia... super-awesome. =) 

Thus this is the sneak peek of a cant-be-missed post of this mega Vegas e-session. And just like the sign on the above photo says, come back soon for more! =)

James and Jaygee are from Texas. They said the city they live in is in the middle of nowhere. I say that that place is very lucky to have two awesomely cool individuals willing to give it some boost of fun and charm. hahaha! 

The place where we shot this e-session is the probably the best opposite of Edinburg Texas. Where else can the words "boring" and "nothing" could have possibly been erased in the city dictionary than in Vegas. Yep, Sin City, the city where sin, celebration, and everything in-between never sleep, is where we wreaked havoc shooting up to 4am! Seriously. 

Coincidentally, it was also the weekend where James and Jaygee were celebrating their bachelor and bachelorette party. No need to tell you what happened there, and afterall what happens in Vegas... yep, it stays there ;) 

I'll be in Vages again this March 7-11, 2010 to take part in the WPPI activites. Shoot me a note if you guys are interested for a meet-up, shoot, or whatever else =) woohoo!

Metrophoto's recently concluded US trip was by far the most grueling set I've ever done. It's unbelievable to know how much one can put himself to a challenge, not only physical, but more over, of mental exhaustion (think consecutive e-sessions that must be unique to each other) in different climates and in different cities. Fine, it sounds exaggerated and like an intro in the next episode of Man vs. Wild... but hey it was just also me (without any camera crew) if any more comparison is needed. hahaha. 

Despite all those whining and self pity, I must say that it was such an amazing experience. I am truly blessed with the best of clients and the best of friends. Check out samples of the shoots in the round-up below. All of these incredible destination e-sessions were only paused by me attending the equally incredible workshop of Amelia and Justin Lyon in Laguna Beach, California (I'll blog about the workshop next). Enjoy the photos and watch out for the complete galleries and posts soon! =) 

Remanda Xiang | Portland Bridal Shoot

Tony and Joy | Downtown San Francisco Engagement Session

James and Jaygee | Las Vegas Strip Engagement Session

Chris and Melody | Greenwhich Village New York Engagement Session

Derreck and Mary Ann | Times Square New York Engagement Session

Bryan and Dinah | Brooklyn Bridge Engagement Session

Jon and Mary | Lancaster Engagement Session