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J LUCAS REYES – Photographer bio picture

Hi, I'm J Lucas Reyes, equal parts Photographer and Creative Director. Former groom, married to the love of my life, and lover of mornings, beaches, sunsets, and timeless images that truly make up life.

I believe good photographs are made, but the truly great ones are captured. These are the unspeakably beautiful few that hold your heart beyond the moment and play like a song in your head for years. These are the images I am passionate about - fresh, real, intimate, and meaningful - life's magic moments. Every wedding has its own magic and beauty, it's own meaning and story to tell. It would be my great pleasure to help you see, look back and truly cherish, what it means to wed.

If you like what you see here fire away a comment or message, or better yet, let's talk.

Oct-Dec 2010 dates are going pretty fast, book early :) Slots for Jun-Sep still available.
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Cecille & Edgar Tungol Wedding



































When I first shot Cecille and Edgar back in December, they admittedly weren’t really the affectionate, ’sweet type’ of couple. But I came around to snapping moments revealing an otherwise soulful twosome – now more deeply entwined with a wonderful mix of gratefulness, joy, and warmth, in a simple, lovely affair that was their wedding.

My good friend Brian (Cecille’s brother who came all the way from the US just to be there) requested that I personally shoot her younger sibling’s wedding, and I was all happy to oblige.

Photos by J Lucas Reyes
On location at San Fernando, Pampanga

Shot for Nelwin Uy Photography
Preps: East Royale
Ceremony: Virgen Delos Remedios Chapel
Reception: Villa Conchita

cecille - Kuya j, Thank you very much for the amazing shots in our wedding, ang hirap pumili para sa album!!! =) God bless!!! regards to kuya paolo.

J Lucas Reyes - My pleasure Cecille :) regards to Edgar. Let God guide you always and take care of each other!

Annie & Omar Dizon Wedding




























Annie and Omar’s wedding was actually my first out-of-town wedding shoot last year. It was a nice breather from city-based weddings, I got to shoot with good friends Robert and Joel, as part of Nelwin’s backup team. Coincidentally, this was also the first time I shot using all-Canon gear, which honestly, gave me a very hard time because I still wasn’t totally familiar with the controls (and the added bulk of heavy zooms). Nevertheless, the effort paid off and I’m now extremely satisfied with the creative possibilities of my new output, now re-embracing the delicate, magical film look I cherish years ago when all that I shot was in film I developed and paper I printed myself.

Speaking of film, one interesting thing to mention is that the couple had their engagement shot by MangoRED (which I’m a fan of) – some using 120 format film and polaroids. Annie shared their prenup album with us, it was a little bundle of wonder seeing other photographers still embracing the look and charm of the old world. I am one with the people who want to bring on the old with the new.

The couple are a beautiful, wonderful duo to shoot, which thankfully made me forget about my struggling with my gear hehe. They prepared a very lively party for everybody with lots of dancing…I mean, really LOTS of dancing :) Cheers Annie and Omar!

On location at Clark, Pampanga
Shot for Nelwin Uy Photography
Preps: Hotel Vida
Ceremony: Holy Rosary Cathedral
Reception: Fontana Leisure Park
Video: MG Video

nelwin uy - thanks j, ganda! pahingi naman ako edited copy mo for their album purpose.

J Lucas Reyes - thanks nel, sure thing

Ria & Dwight Pagaduan Wedding


































My first post for 2010 marks some new beginnings for me, with late last year being a successful time for new things. I was able to set up my own team, fully shift from Nikon to Canon and complete my shooting gear, got to order my first albums, and of course, got to surprisingly book couples left and right – one of which was Ria and Dwight. It was the first time a couple actually booked me a week before their wedding! (even after already having booked another studio)

Having just opened my services as a backup team then, I couldn’t be more stoked at the opportunity given to me by the couple to provide them with honest and radiant images for the day. Thank you Ria and Dwight, for your appreciation and trust, and for your tender celebration of your love.

I’d also like to thank and introduce my bro-in-law Paulo Magsaysay, my official right hand man, for delivering tasteful and powerful images. You’ll be seeing his work often here along mine.

Happy New Year everyone! Cheers to more weddings, the colors of life, and forever love!

Preps: Edsa Shangri-la
Church: Holy Cross
Reception: Grand Terrace
Make-Up: Lanie Acedillo
Flowers: Flowers Unlimited
Coordination: Grand Weddings
Music: Appetite Music
Main Photo/Video Studio: Smart Shot
Video: Rupert Nicolas

Ria Pagaduan - I knew it!!! It would be all worth it and it is!!! Thanks J, Paulo and all of you guys for gracing our event with your truly stylish photos! We LOVE it! It was indeed a last minute addition and I should say, it was worth the wait up to the very last minute. :) I still remember the moment I came across your website and I just knew right then that I had to get you, no hesitation at all! We are happy that we made the right decision. :) Your talent and humility will surely keep you up. We salute you! More projects and portraits to come! Cheers and God bless! PS: We will be your #1 promoter! Hehehe!

J Lucas Reyes - Cheers Ria and regards to Dwight :) The pleasure of witnessing your union is ours, best wishes and God bless you guys tons of happy years together.