Faye Lacanilao

My Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend was spent doing this. 

Fruitvale, Oakland at the Reclaim MLK march.

Snapshots of my home.

Brazil X Mission.

Jonte, my high school classmate and college roommate, got married early September.

It was a very cute, Pinterest-esque, Disney themed wedding, as both Jonte and her husband, Levester, are both Disney fans. 

Spruce & Geary.

Darah, a kasama and a brilliant playwright, graduated last month for her Master's degree in Creative Writing at San Francisco State University.

This was shot in the Filipino Community Center office, where both Darah and I work at.

We shot this mostly using window light and one external flash (Speedlite Canon 580 EXII). I took advantage of the beautiful murals we had inside the office. 

Carlo, Darah's partner, helped me with the lighting, BAYAN flag-waving, and of course, making his partner laugh. :)

This series is definitely not over, since Darah left her cap at home. More grad photos to come!

Nikki & Kira's Wedding

The Community:

To those that don't know Nikki & Kira, check out this article by Believe Out Loud. 

I first met Nikki when we were both still going to San Francisco State University as undergrads. A few years later, she introduced me to her partner, Kira. They are devoted activists in the church community, and have a true passion for serving the people. I am truly honored to have been able to witness and capture the wedding of such inspiring, strong, and loving queer kasamas. 

Nikki & Kira's Wedding

Nikki & Kira's Wedding 

Nikki & Kira's Wedding

Nikki & Kira's