I was technically on break — a personal recharge at Miniloc Island, just ten minutes away by speedboat. But when you genuinely love what you do, a few hours off can quickly become a shoot you wouldn’t trade for anything.

Grant & Julia, honeymooners from the United States, were staying at Lagen Island. Our paths (and schedules) crossed, and before long, we were gliding through Bacuit Bay, camera in hand, chasing golden hour on Snake Island's sandbar where the tourists have long gone, back to El Nido town.

There was no pre-production deck, no grand Pinterest plan — just sunlight, saltwater, and the kind of connection that makes documenting love feel less like a job and more like a gift.

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A cinematic El Nido honeymoon shoot with Grant & Julia, photographed on location at Lagen Island Resort, Snake Island, and Bacuit Bay. Shot during a brief creative pause by redsheepphotocinema, this destination couple session blends moody island light, candid motion, and organic connection. May 2024, color remastered in 2025.