Behind the Scenes: Our October Shoot with Patrick, Nikka and Chelsea

Patrick arrives at the studio, with baby Chelsea in tow.

He quickly carries Chelsea and proudly presents her to the SP team.

While Nikka goes to have her make-up done, Patrick keeps Chelsea busy by showing her photos from an issue of NatGeo Little Kids.

We could tell how enamored Patrick is with his daughter.

Patrick goes into the make-up room to take a snapshot of Nikka.

Makeup artist John Pagaduan and hairstylist Ogie Rayel are responsible for our cover couple's fresh look that day.

Nikka's smooth skin is a great canvass for make-up.

Almost done!

In our video interview, Patrick reveals that they prefer to care for Chelsea themselves. During the shoot, even with a yaya present, they themselves took care of Chelsea's needs and would take turns carrying her.

Pretty mom and daughter!

How we wish these colorful costumes came in adult sizes, too! :)

These creepy crawlers and pumpkin baskets set the mood for Halloween.

Patrick looks as youthful as ever!

He and Nikka look good together, don't you agree?

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Orange and purple and black make for a Halloween-y theme.

Fashion stylist Nina Almoradie assists Patrick, while Smart Parenting editor in chief Mia Cruz and Ogie Rayel put the final touches on Nikka and Chelsea.

Chelsea's flower headress is from Bumblebee & Co.

On Patrick: Jacket and belt from H. E. by Mango; polo from G2000; pants from Details

On Nikka: top from Plains & Prints; skirt from Topshop; necklace from Forever 21

On Chelsea: costume from Bumblebee and company; D-I-Y hat by props stylist Beam Mariano

What a lovely smile by Chelsea!

Picture-perfect!

Patrick, 32 years old, and Nikka, 24, say having Chelsea in their life gave them focus.

Nikka gave up a promising marketing career to care for Chelsea full-time.

She attests to how dedicated Patrick is as a father, making sure he spends time with Chelsea even after a lengthy taping for his ABS-CBN soap Anna Liza.

They're a picture of contentment in this shot.

For the next layout, Nikka and Patrick team up to change Chelsea's costume.

On Patrick: sweater from Forever 21, polo from G2000, and pants from Details.

On Nikka: top and jeans from Espada

Patrick lovingly plants a kiss on Chelsea's cheek.

While waiting for the main camera to roll, we catch this aaaw-worthy moment of the three.

As a couple, Patrick and Nikka, 'click', too! Here they are simulating shots from a photo booth. 

All handheld props are courtesy of Beam Mariano.

On Patrick: sweater and polo from H. E. by Mango

On Nikka: top from Dorothy Perkins; pants from Apple & Eve.

They sure know how to have fun!

Nikka tells us that she and Patrick met through a common friend. She later on invited this group of friends to visit their place in Dumaguete, but only Patrick went.

"Tapos nanligaw na ako agad," Patrick adds with a smile.

Eventually, Nikka fell for Patrick, too.

And Chelsea was a pleasant surprise to their relationship. "We feel blessed to have her," Patrick says.

For the last layout, Nikka and Chelsea's yellow and blue outfits go perfectly with the set.

On Patrick: jacket from Forever 21; polo and pants from H. E. by Mango

On Nikka: top and skirt from Plains & Prints; bangles from Forever 21

During the shoot, we saw the playful, doting part of Patrick.

Meanwhile, Nikka was a happy spectator, letting Patrick enjoy fatherhood.

Chelsea was getting tired and hungry. Don't worry, baby, just one last shot and we're done!

As soon as the shoot finished, Nikka quickly found a quiet corner to breastfeed baby Chelsea.