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    Behind-the-Scenes: Smart Parenting Shoot with Camille Prats

    We give you a sneak peak into what went on behind the camera during our August cover shoot!

  • It's hard not to know this woman who grew up right before the very eyes of many on television. Yes, this August, Smart Parenting magazine features Camille Prats, child star turned mom and educator, together with her adorable son, Nathan.

    Want to know what went on behind the camera during our photo shoot? Click through the photos in the image gallery below and read on for some behind-the-scenes trivia and as Camille gives people a glimpse into her life as a mom.

    Camille's answers

     

     

    Camille's recommended books for students: "Books by Dr. Seuss and Disney books".

    Photography by Lei Sison and Steph Esguerra

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      A beautiful painting of then new mom and baby Nathan at the Prats residence
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      Photos of the family in magazines and more
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      More photos from family trips abroad
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      Knick-knacks and souvenirs on display
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      Camille gets made up by Barbi Chan.
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      Camille shares her experience giving birth to cover story writer Mimi Tiu.
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      Everybody's little princess, Princess Sarah
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      What a cute baby! Photos of Nathan during his infancy
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      Camille's diploma from Montessori
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      Our cover boy steps out!
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      Doesn't his smile just melt your heart?
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      Grandpa and apo watching Tito John's show on TV.
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      The SP staff makes these party hats as props for the shoot!
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      Our location for the shoot. Everybody's busy prepping the shoot.
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      Editor-in-chief Mia Fausto-Cruz adds last minute fixes to Camille for the first layout.
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      Nathan's a natural charmer!
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      Color testing
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      You can tell just how smitten everyone was with Nathan on set!
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      Camille's school, where we did the cover shoot
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      Everybody busily snapping away to have that cute smile on file.
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      More beautiful shots from the mother and son
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      In between takes, we took a sneak peek at some of the classrooms! Check out this ring counter.
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      A typical classroom
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      Look at those tiny tables!
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      The adorable cake used as prop
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      They're like mini-mes of John and Camille! Here are Camille's siblings and her mom.
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      The Divine Angels Montessori notebook
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      More bright and colorful props for the next layouts
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      An overhead view of all the action
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      Such pros!
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      The beautiful belles of SP: editorial assistant Maika Bernardo, managing editor Nikki Constantino, senior staff writer Rachel Perez and Smartparenting.com.ph managing editor, Lei Sison
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      More photos of classrooms
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      Pigeonholes, handy for keeping kids' books and other learning materials
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      Photographer Lilen Uy wants each shot to be impeccable.
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      This orange dress just pops!
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      Nathan getting fixed for the next layout
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      Barbi absolutely loved this outfit on Camille!
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      Camille helps prop up the balloons for Nathan.
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      More smiles from our cover models
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      Nathan had a bit of trouble holding up the balloons.
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      In between takes, Camille would give tips to Nathan.
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      Nathan was simply loving every minute of it. Such a trooper!
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      We take a look at the shots so far.
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      Here we switch their places.
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      A stolen shot
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      Nathan tries to fit his head in this party hat we made.
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      Camille helps keep the hat on Nathan's head.
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      We used a stool as a handy prop and to keep Nathan close to Mommy's height.
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      Awwwww!!! A kiss from an angel!
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      You can really feel the bond between Camille and Nathan. Look at those smiles!



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