Prenup: Mervin & Bebbet

Published terribly early in the morning of May 2, 2008

Mervin and Bebbet were my officemates in my last 8–to–5 job. When I started shooting with a digital SLR, these two were willing models who would rarely pass on the chance to smile for the camera. We were all just a bunch of friends who had lots of fun at the office.

Mervin & Bebbet [1]

Mervin & Bebbet [2]

When they heard about my frequent driver/assistant/backup photographer gigs shooting weddings with Mimi and Karl around Manila, they were quick to suggest that with my exposure to wedding photography, I should shoot their own weddings. Mervs and Bebbet were among those who seriously considered the idea, me shooting their weddings, when that time finally comes. I gave them my word. They both had uniquely–storied separate lives then, especially when it comes to the love and romance part.

Mervin & Bebbet [3]

Mervin & Bebbet [4]

I was a witness the first time Mervs tried to win Bebbet’s heart. I was very close to both of them then since Mervs was my teammate and seatmate (and mp3–sharing buddy), while Bebbet was one of a handful in the office who spoke Cebuano just like me. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the right time for love for both of them, yet.

They remained close friends, and for months it seemed to be just that. And then one day, the girl had to leave for the US because of work — for a year. Their friends, us, saw something we couldn’t explain, something they wouldn’t discuss anyway. They were just the best of friends and nothing more, they’d tell us. But it was like magic or something like that.

Mervin & Bebbet [5]

A month after she left and hours of lengthy (and expensive) international phone calls, they were together. Officially this time, though they were physically in opposing ends of the globe.

But we just knew how madly in love they were.

Mervin & Bebbet [6]

A few months later, they were engaged. God really works wonders; consider how it didn’t happen while they were still both in Manila but He entwined their hearts when they were already oceans and mountains apart.

Mervin & Bebbet [7]

So here I am now, I will be shooting the wedding of two of my friends. Good thing for me, I only have to do it once to honor two wedding shoots I promised. ;)

(Prenup photos shot at MMLDC in Antipolo.)

16 replies to “Prenup: Mervin & Bebbet”

  1. 1 hana 7PM of May 2

    nice shots! hehehe :P

    wah! basta ieenjoy ko na lang ang shoot tomorrow pangga :)

  2. 2 Eugene 2AM of May 3

    As always, great pictures, Markku! :)

  3. 3 Raych 11PM of May 3

    OMG!! Ikakasal na pala si Bebbet, nagulat ako. HAHAHAHAHA! Feeling close. :P

  4. 4 Pingback from Flight of Ideas » Blog Archive » There’s always a first time 10PM of May 4 Excerpt ↓

  5. 5 Amanda 10PM of May 5

    Dude, I very much love the second picture! Simple, yet evocative. Very well done.

  6. 6 markku 3AM of May 6

    @hana: You did well sa shoot pangga, promise. :)

    @Eugene: Thanks bro!

    @Raych: Di ba close naman talaga kayo? Hehehe. Joke.

    @Amanda: That’s their favorite too! :) Thanks, thanks. Maybe you can consider me when you get queries on recommended photographers? ;) Hahaha.

  7. 7 nyss 8AM of May 6

    markku, ang galing ng pictures. :)

  8. 8 Riz 2PM of May 6

    Nice markku, galing. Wedding photog is like, dream come true for me. Sana someday ako din. :)

  9. 9 Raych 2PM of May 6

    Siraulo ka Markku baka mabasa niya to. Hahahaha! I wish them the best. :)

    Is she with our previous company pa ba?

  10. 10 pon 9PM of May 10

    hi markku, do you have any idea how much photogs charge for a prenup? (kung yun lang, di kasama ang wedding). pa-email naman if you know :)

    btw i wouldn’t have guessed it’s just one venue and one shoot. nadaya sa wardrobe change, hehe. nice!

  11. 11 markku 3AM of May 12

    @nyss: Thanks!

    @Riz: Thanks. Kaya mo yan, one of these days magsho–shoot ka rin ng wedding. ;)

    @Raych: Guilty! Hehehe. Yes nasa SVI pa sya.

    @pon: As much as you think your photos are worth, hehe. ;) Sige email kita. And yes, one venue lang yun, hirap yung sobrang daming pupuntahan. But if the couple wants it, why not di ba? :)

  12. 12 bebbet 4PM of May 13 {subscribed to comments}

    bai, i can’t thank you enough.
    my friends loved the prenup slideshow. di ko pa nakikita penge copy ha.

    im so excited to see the wedding pics.

    by the way nag crowne na kayo? sarap nong japanese corner nila.

  13. 13 markku 4AM of May 14

    No prob bebbet. :)

    I’m having difficulty uploading the video to youtube but will let you know once it’s online.

    I’ve yet to go over all the wedding photos but I already saw some good ones. ;)

    Wala pa mi ka-adto sa Crowne, sobra busy. Next month na siguro, hehe.

  14. 14 zherwin 11AM of May 16

    i love the simplicity of the second pic, the smiles on their faces say it all.

    i think i will be the second one (or the third?) who’ll inquire about (your?) wedding photography packages ;) just like pon, please send me an email. :)

  15. 15 leiababe 9PM of May 16 {subscribed to comments}

    love love love… hehehehhe

    hi markku

  16. 16 markku 10PM of May 16

    @zherwin: Thanks! Sure I’ll send you an email soon. ;)

    @leiababe: Spammer ka, linking to your recent post… Hehehe. Gamitin mo naman yung leiababe.com, sayang eh.

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