REFINED SESSIONS
ENGAGEMENT SESSION IN THE PHILIPPEANES
Philippine Wedding Photographer, Gerard Magtaas left us wanting more after sharing a photo (in our Refined Facebook group) from an intimate elopement session he photographed in Ilocos Norte. The session journeyed to four different locations and the shoot that began at 5:30am came to a close at 6:00pm. At every location, Gerard captures the couple as if they are the only people to exist in this vast world.
![People](https://ucarecdn.com/eafa56b0-4c28-4bcf-b0dd-d99645db6594/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Refined-Edit-Gerard-Magtaas-4-2048x1299.jpg)
![Bridal Photoshoot on the Beach with REFINED x KT Merry Mobile Presets](https://ucarecdn.com/d38b4677-b1ea-49ab-ab92-77d5aac7cdd2/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Refined-Edit-Gerard-Magtaas-14-2048x1365.jpg)
![REFINEDCo Instagram Profile](https://ucarecdn.com/4c86a7ff-72a4-4808-9dd9-e53a46635f1b/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Refined-Edit-Gerard-Magtaas-12-2048x1152.jpg)
![Ali Harper and team](https://ucarecdn.com/e4390be1-f009-42c3-9ea2-6a66e57f5a73/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Refined-Edit-Gerard-Magtaas-10-2048x1536.jpg)
![Gerard Magtaas REFINED edit](https://ucarecdn.com/ee8dad36-ed6d-4f1c-ad89-51460c8f2428/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Refined-Edit-Gerard-Magtaas-16-2048x1360.jpg)
The bride began the morning in a white gown and then transitioned into a white two-piece set. As the sun began to set she changed into a vibrant red dress.
![Hiroko REFINED preset review](https://ucarecdn.com/f5d873d4-f4d9-4bc1-8423-4d641c22c848/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Refined-Edit-Gerard-Magtaas-2-2048x1316.jpg)
![Marta Locklear Gallery: Living Room Photo](https://ucarecdn.com/325e6b8c-0cb2-4ec1-a3d7-9d6323671a23/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Refined-Edit-Gerard-Magtaas-3-2048x1365.jpg)
![Before & After Outside Table Setting](https://ucarecdn.com/297e8094-fa25-4e41-897a-d4155e98adcf/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Refined-Edit-Gerard-Magtaas-6-2048x1360.jpg)
![Philippines Engagement Running Photo](https://ucarecdn.com/010055eb-14bb-491e-babe-d4d6bbcd23d9/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Refined-Edit-Gerard-Magtaas-9-2048x1365.jpg)
Gerard shares with Refined Co that although the weather was gloomy, rainy, then sunny the only preset he used was film inspired preset Patina from Refined x Caroline.
![Boy & Dog Before Mobile Preset](https://ucarecdn.com/793f56fc-2bc4-4a1d-90a6-0e92fbbad990/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Refined-Edit-Gerard-Magtaas-5-2048x1152.jpg)
The before and afters had our jaws on the floor! The flexibility of the fine art presets and Gerard’s vision is everything!
Shooting with 2 different bodies (Sony a7ii, Sony a7iii), 6 different lenses (Sony Zeiss 50mm F1.4, Sigma Art 35mm F1.4, Canon 135L F2, Canon 50L F1.2, Samyang 24mm F2.8) and a drone (Dji Spark) Patina from REFINED x Caroline Tran was the bond that brought all 4 locations and 3 weather changes into one cohesive look.
![Bridesmaids At Wedding Alter with REFINED x Caroline Tran Presets](https://ucarecdn.com/d3f6c4a4-c9d7-4cea-8587-eb038009a988/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Before-and-after-gerard-magtaas-7-2048x765.jpg)
![REFINED x Ali Harper Mobile Gallery: Dog on Bed](https://ucarecdn.com/6d7844df-43c8-4360-93a8-81ae4b641f80/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Before-and-after-gerard-magtaas-6-2048x680.jpg)
![REFINED II Mobile Home Cooking Shot](https://ucarecdn.com/352219f9-f17f-4a2e-98c6-e817ffb90c7f/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Before-and-after-gerard-magtaas-2-2048x680.jpg)
![Tips For Better Mobile Photos: Dog Kneeling Shot](https://ucarecdn.com/1d1bf4ab-9f3f-4b77-ae62-577a1d1fdbf3/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Before-and-after-gerard-magtaas-5-2048x1440.jpg)
![Preview of Bride & Groom Photography Using REFINED Co Presets](https://ucarecdn.com/887a2bd8-60a3-446a-836c-5ed89c9aaf8f/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Before-and-after-gerard-magtaas-4-2048x1440.jpg)
![Indian Wedding Groom Lower Shot](https://ucarecdn.com/27ae4086-4e47-460e-b710-57d8f82e7e52/-/format/auto/-/preview/120x120/-/quality/lighter/Before-and-after-gerard-magtaas-1-2048x1440.jpg)
Cheers!