We usually have 12 per batch but now we have 13. Its usually 6 boys and 6 girls but it looks like the women are dominating the boys this batch.

Lets see how this batch turns out… who will outlast who… Who turns pro first?

Congratulations!!! Grow big in talent, in creativity and be used by the Lord.

Batch 5 Apprentices

Here is an exciting way to tie the knot. Four blessed couples can get the chance to have a full wedding photography coverage by one of the top Master/ Senior Photographers of Imagine Nation all for free!!!

Contest Starts on Sept 7.

The catch?

Imagine Nation is getting a whole new look in its web hub and you’re invited to witness it.

Simply, follow us daily from September 7 onwards in imaginenationphoto.com and answer our trivia for the next 7 days. We will reveal where to send the answers on Sept 14. First 4 emails with the correct answers is our winner!

Get a load of memories… Be part of the Imagine Nation Experience.

www.imaginenationphoto.com

Rules:
1. To win, be one of the 1st four couples to email the right answers to us (address will be given on the 8th day). Winners will be determined through the system time in their email & order the email was received.
2. Questions will be posted everyday in the www.imaginenationphoto.com splash page.
3. Answers may be obtained by browsing through our website including our photographers.
4. The winners will get labor only package of one of Imagine Nation’s Master photographers (John Mateos Ong, Jayjay Lucas, Carlo Cecilo or Jason de Guzman) plus a back-up photographer. Photographers will be assigned to winners via draw lots.
5. Should master photographer be already booked, winner may swap photographer with the other winners (if they agree) or pick any senior photographer of her choice who is free on her wedding day.
6. Packages are non-transferrable & subject to availability of the photographer. Wedding date must at the latest be no later than November 30, 2010. Once booked, contract may not be rebooked.
7. By joining in this contest, Winner agrees to provide Lunch for a team of 5 pax & guest meals during reception & payment of necessary church permits. Transportation charges apply for out of town weddings as follows: Cavite P3,500, Tagaytay P5,000 & Baguio P12,000 + accommodation & food.
8. Winners may upgrade to include album by adding P20,000 or 2 cam edited video by adding P20,000.
9. Close friends or relatives of any member of Imagine Nation are excluded from winning in this contest.

Breathe In, Breathe out…

An average human being breathes 17,280 times of breath day in day out. If an average man lives to be 70 years, he would have breathed 441,504,000 times in his lifetime. Unlike minutes which is calculated to be 60 minutes an hour times 24 hours a day times number of years an average man lives, breathing is unique to every individual. If you do more physical activities, you breathe in more air. If you take your pace and relax, you breathe less. So what is so significant with this data?This knowledge is life changing! Let me ask you, how many times have you worked out so hard for something you really love to do that it literally takes your breath away? When you remember that moment, hold that thought and try to replicate that to the number of days and years in an average lifetime. If you live life to the FULLEST, let me tell you are making more out of life than you every really thought you did. If you are at least 25 years old you have probably spent 157,680,000 breathes and hardly accomplished anything, you are already missing out 1/3 of your life without you knowing it.

In our lifetime, we make various choices in career, relationships and lifestyle. But how many of these choices really made a great impact to the people you love and to others? Are you saving your breath and missing out on the greatest joy of God’s blessing or are you running out of breath simply living the passion that overflows from God’s splendor?

Imagine Nation Photography is composed of people that have decided to choose to follow a passion that God has instilled in their hearts and live for it as if it is their last breath. The love of photography comes second to their love for God and thats what sets them a part from the rest. Imagine Nation lives and breathes to maximum level of 28,800 breath a day capturing the most mind blowing, heart pounding milestone in a couples life called Marriage. Serving a great Almighty Master Creator gives Imagine Nation the greatest privilege to witness the union of two individuals in the sight of God become miraculously one.

We work, we love but we live only once. Life is too good to be wasted. So work out that passion, breathe in as much as you can. Make every breath matter. ]]> http://imaginenationphoto.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=547 0 http://imaginenationphoto.com/blog/?p=545 http://imaginenationphoto.com/blog/?p=545#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:47:37 +0000 admin http://imaginenationphoto.com/blog/?p=545 Two things that make up a vicious combination.

The first is

Passion.

The second is

Purpose.

We are passionate about photography but passion alone burns itself out.

We are thankful and privileged that God did not only instill in our hearts the passion to shoot, but also allowed us to see the big picture of what we are doing. This gives us a purpose that refuels the fire of passion:

The mission of spreading the Good News that is Jesus Christ.

“If we are out of our minds, it is for God. If we have our right minds, it is for you.” 2 Corinthians 5:13

Therefore we present to you a small list based of what we find in the bible, so take some time, browse through that big thick book and see what it has to say on that matter. Were sure you’ll find it useful either now or sometime in the future.

The Husband

The Husband is the Head of the wife – Ephesians 5:23-24
In these times when both men and women are equal decision makers in the household, some areas of jurisdiction overlap, and that sometimes causes tension, it is in the design of marriage that both side’s opinions are heard and considered, but it should be the husband that has the final say.

He should Serve his wife – Mark 10:42-45
But wait, why follow it through with this statement? Even in marriage we are called to be like Christ, who even being the son of God, came to earth to seek and to serve!

Be Understanding – 1 Peter 3:7

To Love his wife – Ephesians 5:25-27
It is easy say this but it takes a lifetime to really understand your partner. But in understanding your partner you learn to love them more.

To Provide – 1 Timothy 5:8
There is nothing wrong if both the husband and the wife provides for the family, but the primary duty falls on the husband.

The Wife

The Wife is the Helpmate of the Man – Genesis 2:18
Do you know the saying: “behind every successful man is a woman”? It holds true you know…

She should Respect her husband – Ephesians 5:33

Wives should Submit to their Husbands – Ephesians 5:22-24

To Love her husband – Titus 2:4-5

Speak to build him up and not tear down – Proverbs 31:11-12
By respecting, submitting, loving and speaking well of your husband, it automatically builds a strong foundation to your marriage, since the two are a unit, when one falls the other falls also…

God/Christ

The Head of every Man – 1 Corinthians 11:3

We are all accountable to God – 2 Corinthians 5:9-10
When you think about it, to really know how marriage works, we should go back to the author of it…

Logistical concerns

This covers the physical arrangements of the marriage. Things like where to live, how each other’s daily schedule is affected, even down to details like who does the groceries should be discussed. Deciding for yourself is sometimes hard enough, but in marriage, there is no such thing. Both parties should be considered at all times. Otherwise, one party might feel disadvantaged or neglected, eventually causing resentment or stunning the growth of the partnership.

Emotional concerns

It is assumed that both parties are emotionally mature enough to enter into marriage, but this is rarely the case. More often, people enter into marriage with baggage from past relationships or issues with self esteem, hoping that the marriage will provide the cure for these hurts. On the contrary, these issues will manifest themselves sooner or later, causing tension, jealousy or bitterness, thereby adversely affecting the marriage. Discuss these things as objectively as possible, with the end goal of helping the other resolve these issues. This way, both partners can begin married life with a clean slate, ready to travel light for the journey they are about to embark on.

Financial concerns

This is a sticky subject for some couples. Sometimes, it stems from the fact that they get their self-worth from the size of their wallets. Other times, spouses have a hard time relinquishing control of their finances to their partners. Or worse, they see their personal finance as a tool to manipulate the other, allowing them to get their way when they need to. Whatever the reason, the truth is that from the onset of marriage, two lives become one, so the finances of each partner should be combined into one whole. One cannot claim financial success while the other is in ruin. It is the sum total of your finances that matter, so this should be discussed carefully, allowing both partners to come up with a financial plan that both of them are comfortable with. Old stereotypes go out the window here, like the man should be earning more than the wife. Both partners may be earning, or one is earning while the other monitors the budget. It is in fact a partnership, and the financial success of the partnership lies in both parties playing their roles diligently, thereby contributing to the financial health of the marriage.

Spiritual concerns

Often the most overlooked aspect of marriage, this is ironically the most crucial part. It is this spiritual connection that will keep a marriage together when all else fails. When the boundaries of their patience, understanding and tolerance have been reached, then all sense of hope is lost and there is simply nothing more to work for or look forward to. However, God has a different plan! Since God is the author and architect of marriage, He naturally would want all marriages to succeed and for all couples to experience His best in marriage. Sadly, a lot of couples miss out on this simply because they rely on their own limited strength, wisdom and experience to see them through. The phrase “The family that prays together stays together” is so much more than just a saying, it is a battlecry! Come to God and discover what He has in store for you in marriage and claim His promise that “In everything, God works for the good of those who love Him”.

PRAYER

Prayer is our way of conversing with God and telling Him our thoughts and feelings. In prayer, we share with Him anything and everything, from our wants to our fears, from decisions we are pondering about to things we worry about. We can always be sure that God hears us. Being the Creator, God has power over all the universe, yet He pays attention to us as if there was only one of us. He is a Father filled with love. We can be sure that God is able and willing to answer our prayers as long as they are according to His Will.

“In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Philippians 4:6).

FELLOWSHIP

As individuals, we were all given different strengths and talents. No one was given all the abilities so that we can learn and benefit from one another. People who believe in the Lord are all part of one family; we are brothers and sisters who interact with one another. We work together to help and care for one another. This is the reason why God gave us different abilities and why He has brought us together with fellow believers.

“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another” (Hebrews 10:25).

WORSHIP

Worship is much more than music. Worship is offering our entire being to God. It is the act of expressing to God how much He is worth to us. We worship God by praising Him for his goodness, humbling ourselves before Him, thanking Him for our blessings, and looking to Him for help. Obedience is also a form of worship. We study His Word to learn more about what God desires from us and to check if we are aligned with the destiny He has wonderfully prepared for us. .

“to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship” (Romans 12:1).

APPLICATION

There is no better teacher than God. He has taught us many lessons which we could apply in our lives. It does not suffice to simply read or know the scriptures. God gave his words for us to learn, follow, and apply in our daily lives. Through application, we can discover the things that God wants us to experience. Following God can only lead to all things good.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5,6

QUIET TIME

Man often seeks for peace in a world filled with distractions. Quiet time is giving time for God. It refers to having a daily appointment with God and closing out all the distraction around us. Having a conversation with God can be thru praying, reading the Bible or it can be as simple as talking with God and listening.

“Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, ‘Sit here while I go over there and pray’” (Matthew 26:36).

Now you might be asking, what does this have to do with marriage? The answer is, a lot, these are things that keep our hearts and minds focused on God; and a couple that is faithfully praying, fellowshipping with other couples, worshipping together, applying what they learn, and diligently doing their quite time, will stand firm in the worst of trials.

We at ImagineNation Photography would really want our couples to stay together as long as they can, and that means the rest of their lives. And with all the problems that will come in a marriage (yes, there will be), we encourage our couples to go to that little mysterious book that they include in their wedding accessories, you guessed it, it’s the Bible, the words from the one who made marriage in the first place… so with that in mind, we present to you some nice Bible verses we’ve encountered in the many weddings we have documented.

Here are our favorite 6 in no particular order:

1 Thessalonians 3:12

“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.”
We believe that our love for each other are like gas tanks, and sometimes we do get empty, it is our duty to our partners to fill each other’s “love tanks” whenever needed, but what if you both end up empty? We turn back to the source of love and ask for a refill.

1 Corinthians 13

(Yes, the whole chapter)
Yes we all know this one, “love is patient, love is kind…” blah blah blah, but do we really know how it works? Here’s how, you show love when you are already waiting for an hour and wouldn’t mind waiting an hour more, and love when your better half just stepped on your toes… twice! This is such a beautiful chapter, so I suggest you look it up yourself, better yet, look it up with your partner.

Ephesians 5:22-23

“Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which He is the Savior.”
This is one of the controversial verses regarding marriages, and it’s basically because of these two words (ladies, get ready) “Wives, submit…” not easy to take huh? But it has a lot of truth in it, in a marriage, everyone’s opinions should be heard and considered, but when the husband makes the decision, the wife should trust that her partner has made it for the benefit of the union.

Philippians 1:3

“I thank my God every time I remember you.”
Although it is sort of out of context (the writer was addressing the letter to his church), it is sweet, try saying this to your partner sometime, they’ll probably shrug it off, but who knows, maybe you’ll get a nice back rub just when you least expect it.

1 Peter 3:3-4

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”
Sure sure, getting praises for being beautiful is nice and all, but when you ask the married veterans you know, it is what’s inside that counts. So start practicing that inner beauty!

Hebrews 13:4

“Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage.”
Does this one really need explaining?