Filipino-American Milestones: 10th Birthday in Vallejo - Cousins

Celebrating Emmy's 10th Birthday in Vallejo

By J.F.R. Perseveranda | February 28, 2026 | Gear: Sony a7III + 85mm f/1.8

Happy tenth birthday to my beautiful niece, Emmy!

Chesca & Elayna at Emmy's 10th birthday celebration. Vallejo, California. © J.F.R. Perseveranda

Playing a board game before everyone arrives at her 10th birthday. Vallejo, California. © J.F.R. Perseveranda

The bday girls plays with cousins from both sides of her family. Vallejo, California. © J.F.R. Perseveranda

Tito Ress reppin' our team. Go Niners! Vallejo, California. © J.F.R. Perseveranda

The 85mm Perspective: Finding Focus in the Early Moments

Taken with my Sony a7iii camera and my prime Sony 85mm f/1.8 lens.

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• More birthday photos — Happy 10th!
• Sony a7iii Photography — Sony Alpha

J.F.R. Perseveranda
Founder of PinoyBuilt. A Filipino-American writer and photographer documenting heritage through the lens of a Sony a7III.
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