Hi, I'm Christian, and yes, you're allowed to call me Kuya.

Kuya means older brother in Filipino. Where my family comes from, that kind of closeness is part of everyday life, and my younger relatives, cousins included, have always called me Kuya.

Here in New Hampshire, most people just say Christian, but the name stuck with me. It's how I try to show up for every couple and family: the big brother who looks out for you, keeps the mood light, and makes sure you feel taken care of.

My story with a camera began long before I called myself a photographer. In college I photographed everything, a kind of digital diary of the places I went and the people I met, each frame a small story told from my point of view. I've always loved to hike and travel: mountain views, open fields, landmarks that carry generations of culture.

Over time I noticed my favorite frames were never only the views. They were the people in them.

My family and friends laughing, resting, and looking out at the same horizon. That diary taught me that a photograph can hold a whole story.

Now I want to carry that storytelling beyond my own life and into yours, which is what led me to photograph couples, weddings, elopements and families, in Manchester and wherever the story takes us. I bring the same patience and curiosity I bring to a mountain trail, and I'll keep things easy and joyful so you can just be yourselves.