Behind the Scenes: SP's September Shoot with Danica and Marc Pingris

An assortment of adorable girls' shoes await Cayla Pingris

Marc and Mic share a quiet father-and-son moment leafing through the pages of Men's Health magazine.

While Kuya Mic is engrossed reading, Cayla surprises us with a shy smile.

What a charming little lady!

Smart Parenting assistant features editor Maika Bernardo interviews Marc for a side-story, which also appears in the magazine.

A copy of Summit's Disney Junior magazine keeps Cayla busy.

Inside the studio, we show Mic his wardrobe choices, and he quickly turns his attention to the shoes.

He must have taken a liking to this pair, because he brought them over to Marc, as if to say, 'I like these, dad!'

Here, Marc obligingly played with his kids with -- what else -- a basketball hoop.

And when Cayla got tired, he willingly turned his arms into a makeshift swing.

There's room for one more, Mic!

Daddy's little girl enjoyed every minute of it!

Come break time, Marc was very hands-on feeding the kids while Danica was being made up.

Danica looks lovely with minimal make-up and a bright red lip color.

Notice how Cayla's shoes are just 1/3 of her dad's? That's because Marc's shoe size is 13.

Make-up artist Jigs Mayuga applies the final touches on Danica.

Meanwhile, Marc helps Cayla with this striped cover-up.

Marc and Cayla get playful before the first layout.

Such loving siblings!

And we're ready for the first layout, with the blue and purple color scheme nicely reflected in the Pingrises' outfits

Hang on, it seems Cayla needs to recharge first!

Nonetheless, every moment is picture-worthy for them.

Milk worked like magic! Cayla flashes a sweet smile after a quick drink.

Bigger smiles!

Uh-oh. Does Cayla feel sleepy?

Luckily, she doesn't :)

Now it's Danica and Mic's turn.

Photographer Rene Mejia shows his shots to Marc and Danica.

Marc gives his kids a big bear hug.

Wonder why Mic is wearing a big smile?

It's because dad Marc is the one behind the camera :)

Being twirled around by mommy must be so fun!

For the second layout, Danica wears a purple number from Apple & Eve. Cayla's pretty headband is from Pinkbox.

Mic shows off his 'pogi' pose.

This shot made it to the cover!

While stylist Nina Almoradie fixes Danica's dress, little Cayla sneakily hides behind Marc.

Danica wears a dress from Warehouse; Marc dons a polo and pants from G2000; Mic's shirt is from Gingersnaps and long-sleeved polo is from Elle Kids; Cayla's top is from Gingersnaps and the vest and skirt is from Barbie.

We're also loving Danica's windblown hair by hairstylist Jaime Sy.

One, happy family!

Smart Parenting editor in chief Mia Cruz is flanked by her kids Rocio and Bastin as she tries to coax Mic and Cayla to smile. Staff writer Rachel Perez tries to do the same.

This pair is so photo-perfect!

Danica's secret? A 3-inch platform :)

A tighter shot of Mr. and Mrs. Pingris

During the video interview, Danica reveals the sacrifices the family made to support Marc. Watch the full interview here.