A Family Affair

More often than not, Good Housekeeping's cover shoots turn into family events as celebrity moms bring their kids, sometimes even their hubbies. Our shoot with Lea Salonga wasn't any different with her daughter Nicole tagging along. And since we were shooting at my friend Dr. A's house, her children were there as well. Here's what happened that day:





We finally got a schedule for Lea but were having a hard time looking for a location. Out of luck and out of time, I texted my dear friend Dr. A, asking if we could have the shoot at their house in Alabang. She agreed right away. Yipee! Dr. A's house is very photogenic and has been the scene for a number of shootings; including those for Carmina and Zoren's ice cream commercial and Yaya and Angelina's movie.





Okay, there's a reason why I put this photo. We wanted to serve something nice for Lea and so decided on Conti's. Our managing editor Kv said she'll take care of it and drove all the way to traffic-prone Sucat. When she got back, Dr. A goes, "Conti's? They deliver." You should have seen the look on Kv's face!! Mwahahaha





That's the happy crew, giving me all a closeup smile while we wait for Lea to change.






Dr. A's hubby Dr. M, sharing a light moment with their son A. Lea is actually a patient of Dr. M. He's an EENT and a good one at that.





I love this photograph! I love those shoes! Though you won't see those mean heels on the cover, they contribute to the whole look.





Lea S and her daughter Nicole with Dr. A's family. I can't get over how big her son M is! I had these art classes at home one summer, and he was so small then. And now, there he is!



It was E's birthday so it was his turn to blow the candles. After the shoot, we ended up eating and talking and laughing, just like a family!