Honest, Documentary Photography for the Stories You’ll Want to Remember
One of the best family photographers in Metro manila
our mission
Every session at Sunday Stories is designed to feel calm, unposed, and grounded in authenticity. We move slowly, notice gently, and photograph the quiet, in-between moments that make your story uniquely yours.
Whether at home, outdoors, or in a space familiar to your family, each documentary-style photo session honors who you are..
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about sunday stories
WHAT DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY REALLY MEANS
If you’ve ever felt awkward in front of a camera or stressed about keeping everyone “photo-ready,” documentary family photography is made for you. It’s unposed, natural, emotion-driven, and rooted in honest, everyday connection. Instead of directing you into poses, We simply follow your family as you play, rest, laugh, and move—so you forget the camera, your kids feel free, and the images become deeply personal. It’s not about matching outfits, forced smiles, or staged moments. And if you’re thinking, “We don’t know how to pose,” that’s exactly the point—you don’t need to.
about sunday stories
WHY MANILA FAMILIES LOVE THIS STYLE
Manila families have a special kind of warmth.
We’re affectionate, expressive, loud, soft, sentimental, and deeply connected to family.
Documentary photography honors that — without filtering or forcing anything.
It respects your family’s real rhythm
It’s perfect for parents who feel shy or pressured
Kids feel safe and natural
It works beautifully indoors or outdoors
It captures the season you’re in — beautifully and truthfully
about sunday stories
A Brand Built Around the Beauty of Real Life
The quiet in-between spaces —
the soft gestures, the fleeting interactions, the parts of family life
that happens naturally when no one’s watching.
That’s where the best stories live.
Sunday Stories is our way of honoring them:
the quiet laughter that fills a room without effort
the late-afternoon hugs,
the messy laughter,
the tiny rituals that hold a family together.
These moments matter.
Some kind words
We saw Sunday Stories on Facebook and immediately felt drawn to the natural and unposed style. We didn’t want our kids to feel pressured during a family photoshoot. The candid moments they captured were so full of personality. These are the kinds of family portraits modern parents want today. Nothing staged. Everything real.”
Redefining Family Photography
for Modern Families
Traditional family photography often meant stiff poses, perfect smiles, and everyone trying to “behave” for the camera. But modern families crave something different — something real.
This is where our documentary family photography comes in.
It’s a style built on authenticity:
genuine connection
unscripted moments
natural movement
emotions that aren’t staged
Instead of forcing perfection, we honor your family as you are: playful, imperfect, and beautifully alive. This approach transforms your family portraits into timeless stories, not just photos.
Documentary-Style Photography
Who Sunday Stories Is For
the art of Documenting everyday moments
For camera-shy parents who want to loosen their shoulders.
For introverted families who don’t like posing.
For kids who run wild and free.
For busy parents who crave something true, not perfect.
For families who want natural, emotion-filled family portraits and a relaxed photoshoot experience that lets your real moments unfold.
Nothing staged.
Nothing forced.
Just life, as it really is emotional, imperfect, and deeply beautiful.
Some kind words
“I discovered Sunday Stories on Instagram while looking for a family photographer in Taguig. What stood out was how real the photos felt. Not staged, not perfect, just life as it happens. Our session was full of tiny in-between moments that we didn’t even notice happening until we saw the gallery. That is why we chose them and why we will keep coming back.”
Mara and Luis, Taguig
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
A Modern Approach to Family Portraits
Families come to Sunday Stories because they want more than images: they want connection, emotion, and honesty.
Here’s what makes our family photography different:
Documentary sensibility
True-to-life portraits shaped by real interactions and real emotion.
Professional photography service
From planning to gallery delivery, everything is simple, clear, and thoughtfully handled.
Designed for busy modern parents
Sessions flow naturally, allowing your children to be themselves so you can enjoy the moment instead of controlling it
The Heart Behind Sunday Stories
Meet Pat,
Family photographer, quiet observer, lover of in-between moments.
For families who want photographs that feel warm, gentle, and true to life — she’ll guide you into natural moments instead of stiff poses, making sure everyone (yes, even energetic kids) feels relaxed and cared for.
She photograph people the way she wish someone had photographed the quiet parts of her own life — gently, truthfully, and without rushing.
She believes that you don’t need a perfect home, perfect kids, or perfect outfits.
You just need to show up.
Everything else unfolds on its own.
Some kind words
As a modern family, we prefer experiences over production. Sunday Stories aligned with that immediately. The candid moments during our Manila session showed our kids exactly as they are. No staged smiles. Just connection. That is why we chose them over every other family photographer.”
The Ramos Family, Manila
Where it all started
I picked up a camera in college without thinking much of it—usually one I borrowed from a friend, because I didn’t even own one back then. It was just something I loved doing between classes, a quiet escape when life felt loud.
What started as a simple borrowed hobby slowly became the one place where everything made sense. I wasn’t chasing perfect poses or polished moments; I was chasing the feeling of being present, of noticing the little, beautiful things that usually go unseen.
Over the years, that small spark turned into something steadier. Something I kept returning to. Something that felt like home. And now, Sunday Stories is my own little corner of the world—a slow, intentional passion project built around real families, honest connection, and memories you can hold onto.
Some kind words
“If you love candid photos, Pat is the one. She didn’t make us pose or do anything unnatural. She simply let us interact as a family, and the images turned out stunning. Even during the wild kid moments, she stayed calm, friendly, and encouraging. The candid shots she delivered were everything we hoped for.”
the PROMISE
’m here to give you a photography experience that feels as warm and intentional as the images we create together. Your session will be calm, unhurried, and full of gentle guidance that lets your real moments unfold naturally.
I’ll capture the way your children reach for you, the way your partner looks at you when you’re not looking, the laughter, the softness, and even the quiet — all the little truths that make your story yours.
You won’t have to perform.
You won’t have to be perfect.
You just need to show up as yourselves.
And I’ll take care of the rest.
Family portrait sessions
A lot of modern families book their photographer through Snappr, SweetEscape, or Klook, and those platforms are wonderful starting points—simple, fast, and convenient. But if what you’re looking for is something quieter and more heartfelt, the kind of session where your family can slow down and just be yourselves, my family portrait packages are crafted with that intention. No stiff posing. No pressure. Just honest moments held softly.
A lot of modern families book their photographer through Snappr, SweetEscape, or Klook, and those platforms are wonderful starting points—simple, fast, and convenient. But if what you’re looking for is something quieter and more heartfelt, the kind of session where your family can slow down and just be yourselves, my family portrait packages are crafted with that intention. No stiff posing. No pressure. Just honest moments held softly.
Little Gatherings
A simple, relaxed session designed for small families who want beautiful photos without a long shoot.
Close Circles
Perfect for intimate milestones where your closest people gather to celebrate life’s small but meaningful moments.
extended legacy
A full experience crafted for big, rare gatherings where multiple generations finally come together.
Sunday Stories began with a simple belief
Every family
deserves photographs that feel like home
Not curated, not staged, just real.
From shooting in homes and backyards to beach walks and celebrations, I’ve seen how powerful it is when families let go of the idea of “perfect” and embrace the beauty of their real lives. This brand was built to give you that. A quiet place where your everyday becomes something unforgettable.
Your story doesn’t need a perfect setting.
Just the people you love and a little bit of time together.
If your family wants photos that feel honest and calm, documentary family photography is the style that captures those real moments; we can always start with a simple hello.
Some kind words
“We saw Sunday Stories through a friend’s recommendation and instantly loved the documentary style of family photography. We were tired of stiff family portraits and wanted something more honest. The candid moments they captured during our family photoshoot in Manila made us feel like we were seeing our everyday life from a softer lens. It felt natural, unposed, and exactly what modern families like us are looking for.”
The Sarmiento Family, Manila
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Some kind words
“Our toddler did NOT want to sit still, and we kept apologizing. But Sunday Stories kept reminding us that kids don’t need to ‘behave’ for a photoshoot, they just need to be themselves. And they were right. The photos of our son laughing, running, holding our hands… they’re our favorites now. We’ve never felt so seen as parents.”
— The Dela Cruz Family, Manila
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