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Table of Contents

1 A Letter from the
3 Editor-in-Chief
7
13 Little Mila’s
15 Battle

Tame That
Little Diva

Tips for an Amazing
Baby Photoshoot

First Shot

BLOOM 2026 August Issue

A Letter It’s that time of the year again. It’s not only Taking pictures has been in every moment
from the the celebration of the Yuletide but it’s also of our lives & our parents even from way
Editor-in Bloom magazine’s 21st anniversary! back in the old days must have snapped
Chief. tons of pictures during our infancy. This
For this month, join us as we take on the issue will be full of cute photographs so
Welcome to the July 2025 issue of Bloom stories of fresh starts. What better way to do prepare your soft hearts. You have been
magazine. Having grown up in the beauti- it than to take you on a trip down memory warned.
ful city of New York, I wasn’t blessed to have lane of your first snaps-- your baby photos!
lived in an abode with a garden. It wasn’t Have fun & enjoy!
until many years later when I relocated to
California that I realized what I had been All the love,
missing out on for ages. Gardens are a Emily M. Lopez
thing of beauty. It’s a potential inspiration
for a photographer. 3 Articles

2 Articles

BLOOM 2026 August Issue

4 Articles Little
Mila’s Battle

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By Barbara Dean,
Staff Writer

Jennie Reyes knew that something was For a family who only earns a minimum
wrong with her firstborn when he didn’t wage, that was not an option. However,
make a sound delivery. No screams, no Roberto, her husband, pulled all the strings
cries. Her heart skipped a beat when she he could & got enough money to send
heard the doctors trying to gain a response little Mila for a check-up at Andrew Martin
from her child. Even when they eventually Chong Children’s Hospital. They were
did, she was still unsettled. Her fears were referred to Dr. Mark Ramirez, a known
confirmed when a week later, Mila, began pediatrician who suspected at first glance
to have rashes all over her skin. She would that Mila might have leukemia They ran
scream & cry endlessly for hours as if she some tests & it was confirmed-- it was acute
was in pain. The doctors at Manila Medical myelogenous leukemia (AML). Jennie &
Hospital in the Philippines did not seem to Roberto could not believe what happened.
know what was wrong with her child. They Dr. Ramirez advised Mila’s immediate
advised her to transfer to a private hospital transfer to Marting Chong but as much
where more advanced facilities were as the Reyes family wants to, they were
present. apprehensive.

5 Articles

BLOOM 2026 August Issue

They hadn’t paid the bill in full for Jennie’s With Jennie’s permission, Samantha up-
delivery & now they had another expense loaded Mila’s photos on her facebook
waiting to happen. They were asked to pre- account with a lengthy caption about her
pare at least Php 500,000 (almost $10,000) condition & her needs. It gained not just
for the initial expenses. They felt helpless national but global attention as well. Mila
but they knew they would not let Mila go had the most gorgeous smile on her face in
through that pain without doing anything. all the photos. She was only one month old
Their relatives came to their aid plus a but she seemed well acquainted with the
couple of loans from friends, they gathered camera already.
enough to make Mila’s transfer possible.
Deep inside, they knew they would not be After the photo went viral, Samantha
able to give more. Day & night, the couple stopped by weekly in the hospital to get
prayed & prayed for help. an update on her condition as well as for
another photo shoot. Mila was more than
Indeed, their prayers were answered. Tre- willing to cooperate.
mendous help poured from every corner for
the Reyes family. They did not even have to Now, Mila is a beautiful & robust fi year old
pay a single peso for Mila’s hospitalization who still likes to have her photo
& medicine, the donations were more than taken. She has been healthy since the treat-
enough to cover it all. ments were completed & are now leading a
healthy life. Samantha is now an event pho-
A student, & a photography enthusiast tographer for a well-known photo studio
asked Jennie’s permission if she could take & still remains a friend to the Reyes family.
a couple of little Mila’s photos. Mila has She treats Mila & her younger sister, Lila, like
been in the hospital for a month & despite real sisters & even invited them to model for
her treatments, she was a cheerful, smiling her on numerous
& bouncing baby. Jennie agreed & asked occasions.
copies of the pictures in return. Samantha
was moved by Mila’s story & her family’s 7 Articles
love & strength.

6 Articles

BLOOM 2026 August Issue

Tame That 9 Articles
Little Diva

By Henry Edwards,
Staff Writer

Here’s the thing about babies, they grow up 01
too fast! Most parents don’t know whether
this fact is on their favor or not. One mo- Let Them Be
ment, they’re all cute & cuddly. Then you
just want to throw them out next. Newborn The more you try to contain little children,
photography has been the current trend for the more they’ll struggle against your will.
young & modern parents who know that Let them play, let them run, let them do
their little child’s tender memories are of silly things. You’ll be surprised at how your
the essence. photos will look more natural when you
allow them to do their thing. Your cranky
Novice & professional photographers all little prince or princess won’t like it if you
face the same problem when it comes to blind them with constant flashes. This
taking photos-- uncooperative kids. They might solve the darker issues of your photo
are cheeky, playful & love to test your pa- but it won’t work well for the subject. Your
tience from time to time. It’s important to baby may constantly blink & rub their eyes
know how you can get them to smile for which can surely ruin a perfect shot. The
the camera. Here are some tips that could natural light will be of great help. You can
help you do just that. Remember that just edit the shadows out.
your newborn is a tiny human being & you
wouldn’t want to divert the center of the
photo from your little kid.

8 Articles

BLOOM 2026 04 05 August Issue

0 Crying Make it This is without a doubt the best friend of
Sessions Playtime pros & shutterbugs. Get yourself a good
Give them DSLR camera. Once you have one, you are
something Especially in the case of infants, crying is never going back to aaverage cameras. This
to do one of their special abilities. It might shower is the holy grail of all cameras so be sure to
from time to time during the shoot. Step purchase one that comes with a lens, usual-
Bring some fun activities for them to work back & allow the parents to soothe him or ly it will be an 18-55mm.
on. Kids have narrow attention spans. her. Don’t put the camera down. Capture
Keeping them occupied is a vital idea. Have the moment of mom & dad intimately
them paint a picture, play ball or make art- embracing their baby. While it’s good to
work & they’ll forget that you’re even there. finish the session earlier, have break times
in between shoots. They easily get tired.
03 They are not as patient or understanding as
we are. Put the camera down & establish a
Ask for their connection with them by having conversa-
ideas tions or sharing meals together. Take note
of which times of the day your baby is at his
Once in a while, it’s good to let go of the best mood.
reins & leave the children in command. Generally, this usually takes place after each
They generally don’t appreciate being meal or a few minutes after a long nap.
bossed around. They want to be the center Shooting during those times will give you
of attention. Ask them what they would like the best reactions from them. While you’re
to do. Allow them to take turns taking pho- at it, keep them entertained by using toys
tos & you’ll see them cooperate better. or playing nursery rhymes in the back-
ground. You can also do your photoshoots
1 0 Articles during his or her nap time, the easiest time
where you’ll be able to capture a baby’s
dreamland moment in peace.

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Tips for an Epic 1 5 Articles
Baby Photoshoot

The same rules apply to a Baby The secret to a good photography
photography composition just like any position is achieving balance. Sometimes
other types of photographic genre. That you’re compelled to put your subject
said, highlighting the subject is another in uncommon places. You can use a
thing. Flaunting what the model or the counterbalance to make your composition
subject is wearing may need some keen right. Counterbalance involves utilizing
composition skills. I’m sharing you some another component in the frame to
useful tips to help you make swoon-worthy harmonize your photo.
& magazine-worthy shots. So, let’s get
started! One of the common mistakes that Baby
photographers often commit is that the
The “rule of thirds” is a critical guideline visual narrative in a shot is left out. When
to ensure that your composition is right. you read through a fashion magazine, you
But the million-dollar question is, how do can see that there’s a theme that connects
you apply it? First, picture out the frame & the images. These photos are attention-
mentally divide it into nine squares of equal grabbing. They compel the viewers to be
sizes. It’s much like the grid of a tic-tac-toe. engrossed on the narrative. Be mindful of
To achieve a good & balanced composition, the background during your photoshoot
place your subject on any points where for it plays an important role in your
the lines meet. Sometimes you can break composition. It’s never enough to just
the rules. There are times you may ignore consider where to place the model. You also
the “rule of thirds” by placing your subject have to consider other essential elements
in the center. If you do it right, you can in the background of your photo. The
tell that this style is suitable for fashion composition style must also be adapted
portraits. The viewer will see the subject to the wardrobes you’re taking photos of.
right away since your main point of interest Props are useful in crafting a consistent
is in the middle. theme in your fashion shoot.

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BLOOM 2026

First Shot

Celebrity Stylist
Hilary Bilson’s Wedding
By Joseph Warren,
Staff Writer

For our 21st anniversary this month, we
asked our readers on our last issue to send
us the first-ever photo of their child. Our
e-mails were bombarded with thousands
of photos for the past month & after a
grueling selection process, our team came
up with the top 10 best photos.
The styles & appearances of babies have
changed over the years, but it never lost
its real significance. The sentimental
“cuteness” should be paired with a
bombastic getup.

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