ABOUT US + LOVE STORY
Dave and I met in 2013 at my first job working for a photo/video studio. It was in March and I’ve been working for the studio for 4 months now. We introduced to each other as I peeked my head to see what they were doing. I was a budding photographer, Joe had taken me under his tutelage to teach me the basics of studio lighting and how to work with people.
Dave and I wouldn’t get close til late August of that same year.
I started developing a crush on Dave by late September because we were constantly talking. I felt comfortable around him, it was fun talking to him. I always looked forward to seeing him on the weekends at DFS just to hang out. It made the long hours of coverage go by faster when he was around. We do have an age gap and so Dave found it a little weird if he was to pursue me. I wasn’t going to let an age gap get between us. I really liked this dude and I wanted to date him.
In our early stages of coming in terms with our feelings, we would go to the beach during sunset to swim and watch the sun set. We would go down south to take photos and we would do errands together. We hung out together a lot but we kept it secret for months. It was our little secret from the photography group because we didn’t want to be the target of talk; we were still figuring out our feelings and what the next step was. I fell hard. It was so easy to talk to him, it was easy to laugh and it was easy to be myself around him (as cliche as that sounds, it’s true).
Our love story started in 2013 and it’s still going strong and constantly adding more chapters to our book of love. 21 Pixels started in 2014 and has been our baby since then. Just like our relationship, 21 Pixels has gone through a lot of growth. 21 Pixels is constantly evolving and learning from mistakes and failures. 21 Pixels was born from our love and will continue to grow through the love we share.
In 2022, Dave surprised me with a trip to Japan and proposed in late October.
On a beautiful Saturday in March of 2024, we finally made it official that we’re a husband + wife team and all the vendors we booked are our friends in the industry that we have worked with for the past decade. It made our wedding day perfect with their love and skills.
ABOUT US
We both love to travel. Dave is a natural navigator and I’m a follower. We love to take photos but Dave is more about the landscapes and scenery while I enjoy taking photos of us in front of monuments. Dave and I share a love for this one Korean restaurant on Guam named CHOWON. It’s our go-to place for Korean BBQ. We are proud parents of 2 Cats: 1 bratty cat who without a doubt favors Dave over me (she only loves to beg for pets from me when Dave is traveling and I’m left to house-sit). Her name is Uni (ask us for her full name because it cracks us up) and 1 spoiled cat who is a mommy’s girl and loves to be where we are in the apartment. Her name is Mage (she loves to bully Uni)
We have been to several concerts together: Kawehi, AJ Rafael, Magic!, Air Supply, Bruno Mars, Paramore, Panic! at the Disco, The 1975, My Chemical Romance, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo
The countries we have been to together: Philippines (Manila), Japan (Tokyo, Hakone, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Fukuoka), South Korea (Seoul), USA (California)
DAVE
I love photographing landscapes, nightscapes and sunsets. I’m a nightowl and a light sleeper (sometimes I’m jealous of how easy Sarah can sleep just about anywhere and at any moment). I’m not as impulsive as Sarah because I like to plan and review all outcomes before making a decision. I appreciate and love rainy and stormy days. I’m also not into social media, I have Instagram and Facebook but between Sarah and I, she’s more social media savvy. I prefer lurking around Reddit. My favorite anime is Cowboy Bebop. My favorite movie is The Fifth Element. I’ve seen The Cure live. For four and a half years, I’ve been craving for Mosas; Sarah has yet to crave for it.
SARAH
I love photographing people; I love a good landscape shot every now and then but people portraits are my specialty. I’m an introvert who only becomes an extrovert when I’m doing weddings. After 12-14 hour weddings, I am drained and like to veg out the next day to recharge. While I’m editing, I’m either listening to a podcast or playing a movie/tv show/youtube in the background. My favorite podcasts revolve around serial killers, history, general knowledge and audio fiction. My favorite movies are Disney’s Tangled, Legally Blond and Constantine. My Chemical Romance is the one band I really want to see live and know all the lyrics to their songs. I’m friendly but I’m very selective of my circle.
Couple Photos by Myrna Loy Photography, 2019
Wedding Photo by Patrick Camacho, 2024