Tonight I would like to share my first experience in shooting a debut. The story begin when I got a call from a friend asking if I can proxy him to shoot a debut. Without hesitation, I answer him yes, for experience purposes. Then he sent all the detailed instructions, the dos and don ts, and call time. I was excited but felt nervous since I got no experience in debut photography at that time. I wake up early around 5 am in the morning. I prepared my gears, then proceed to the venue. When I reached the location the videographer welcomes me. And the receptionist calls us and offer breakfast.
Debut in the Philippines is celebrated when a teenage girl is turning 18 years old. Every girl is dreaming to have this kind of event. This experience of mine was quite unique because of the story behind the debutant. Actually she doesn't have any idea of what his family is trying to plan on her special day. She thought it's a family reunion. The whole team including me are aware of what supposed to happen on that day. In the middle part, she was wondering why she was wearing a nice red dress. When she went downstairs she was surprised and speechless about what she saw. It's a bit dramatic since when she was small her parents were separated and only that day they were complete. According to the father's speech he made it as payback for the years, he misses from his daughter. The lesson I learn from this is that everything is never too late to forgive people and accept their past for the betterment of the family's future.
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