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Exploring the Harry Potter Movie Set in Leavesden, England
As a self-confessed Potterhead, one of my dreams was to visit the real Harry Potter studio. So when Warner Bros Studio opened the Leavesden set to the public for tours, I made it my goal to see it. It took 20 years since the first Harry Potter film for me to finally...
Places to See Outside of Central London: Notting Hill and Horsham
There is so much to see in Central London alone, but if you ever find yourself wanting a change of scenery I recommend taking the tube and exploring Notting Hill and Horsham.Notting Hill and Portobello Road MarketI only knew about Notting Hill through the movie. But...
The London Travel Experience
When I was in college, I became so obsessed with everything English, so much so that I decided to leave my hometown to take up a Master's Degree in English Studies. I was not able to finish the course, but it strengthened my resolve to visit England when I'm able. Of...
Photo Dump: Italy 2019
With the pandemic looking like it's at its tail-end, I'm feeling hopeful we can all go back to our normal lives. Apart from running our creative business, the past two and half years seemed like it just passed by. There wasn't much to look forward to—no road trips, no...
Something new is coming.
I realized I haven't posted on here for 2 years. I have been busy managing our commercial photography studio in Tampa Bay, FL. Called Lathala Creative Studios, we do a lot of fun product photography and stop-motion video for brands. But that's not why I'm here....
in the studio
Something new is coming.
I realized I haven't posted on here for 2 years. I have been busy managing our commercial photography studio in Tampa Bay, FL. Called Lathala Creative Studios, we do a lot of fun product photography and stop-motion video for brands. But that's not why I'm here....
How to Dress Up Like Margot Tenenbaum from The Royal Tenenbaums
I was first introduced to Wes Anderson through The Royal Tenenbaums. If you're not familiar with the film, it's a dark comedy about a family of geniuses, centering on three siblings who eventually became failures as adults. One of them is Margot Tenenbaum. Her...
#ChasingWesAnderson: Our Moonrise Kingdom Couple’s Costume
My husband and I are huge Wes Anderson fans, and for the longest time we wanted to re-create the characters in his films. Moonrise Kingdom has a special place in my heart, partly because Sam Shakusky (one of the leading characters in the film) and his dorkiness...
photography business tips
5 Commercial Photography Essentials You Need in Your Kit
Commercial photography is an art form that requires precision, creativity, and the right tools to achieve outstanding results. Whether you're shooting products, portraits, or lifestyle images, having the right commercial photography essentials in your kit can make all...
Is Commercial Photography Dying?
In 2019, my husband and I opened our commercial photography studio in Tampa, FL. As immigrants from the Philippines, we didn't have any connections in the industry. We hustled day and night shooting photos for cheap just to get our name out. Our work paid off that we...
Social Media Etiquette for Sharing Artist Content
So you found a really cool photo on Pinterest and it perfectly matches your brand and your feed. How serendipitous! As a fellow creator and a brand manager, it's extremely important that you follow social media etiquette when reposting art (yes, it's art). Why? First,...
How to Start a Photography Business
Here's the truth: When my husband and I launched our commercial photography biz, Lathala Creative Studios, we went into it blindly. All we knew was we wanted to turn our side hustle into a full-fledged business. Little did we know that we inadvertently skipped several...
Something new is coming.
I realized I haven't posted on here for 2 years. I have been busy managing our commercial photography studio in Tampa Bay, FL. Called Lathala Creative Studios, we do a lot of fun product photography and stop-motion video for brands. But that's not why I'm here....
beauty & self-care
Makeup Essentials for Photographers
One upside to working for yourself is you don't have to look good for anyone. When I started working as a full-time photographer, four times out of five you won't catch me wearing makeup. But when I do, these are the makeup essentials I always bring with...
Something new is coming.
I realized I haven't posted on here for 2 years. I have been busy managing our commercial photography studio in Tampa Bay, FL. Called Lathala Creative Studios, we do a lot of fun product photography and stop-motion video for brands. But that's not why I'm here....
Finding Hygge
In the age of carefully curated posts and well-manicured social media feeds, the idea of perfection has become so ingrained in our modern culture that many of us live our lives chasing it. But what does it mean, really? Up until a year ago, I used to compare myself a...
Cruelty-Free Everyday Makeup Routine
If you've read my previous posts, you are probably aware of my decision to use natural and/or cruelty-free products as much as I can. I personally believe that no animal needs to suffer for the sake of beauty, and choosing cruelty-free products is the first step in...
Cruelty-Free Beauty: Michael Todd Beauty Sonicblend Review
As a makeup noob, I've always had difficulty choosing the right makeup brushes - particularly, foundation brushes. I've seen several videos using different kinds of brushes - but who would buy a dozen different ones for applying foundation? I'd rather do it using my...