TRANSCENDING LANGUAGE


YUHÚM


Yuhúm — a Hiligaynon word from the islands of the Philippines, meaning to smile, to breathe in joy, to let happiness spill quietly from the heart.

A smile floats beyond words, it is a gentle language the world has always known.

To me, photography is the art of holding time still — capturing the delicate, fleeting moments shared between you and those you hold dear.

That is why I named my work Yuhúm — because in every delicate moment, I seek the thread of joy that binds you to those you love.

To witness and capture the genuine joy of my clients through their smiles is not just part of my work — it’s a profound privilege.

Every smile tells a story

Mayche

Hey, I’m so glad you dropped by! ✨
I’ve always been in love with vintage style and the feeling of nostalgia — those little details that make a moment timeless. Photography, for me, is all about capturing the core memories you’ll want to hold onto forever. The laughter, the love, the in-betweens that become the stories you’ll tell years from now.
I can’t wait to meet you, hear your story, and create photographs that feel like home. 💛

Scenic mountain lake views with blue water and rugged peaks in the background.
Silhouette of a person doing pull-ups on outdoor exercise equipment at sunset.

You never realize the last time is the last time until it's a memory. And then, one day, you'd give anything to go back —to laugh with the same people, in the same place, just one more time.- Unknown

Testimonials
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Danica & David

“The photos are breathtaking. Your lighting and composition is exquisite showing you have a natural eye for arranging the elements of your subjects. The intimate nature of the pictures highlights the depth of emotion between father and daughter, mother and daughter and of course between Father, Mother and baby in the family shots.”

Series of intimate black and white photos showing tender moments between parent and infant.
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For the moments you want to relive, again and again.

If it’s important to you, I will frame it for you.

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Woman in a floral dress standing on rocky coastline during sunset.