SPPP Meeting/Model shoot

Last night was our regular monthly meeting for the Society of Portrait Photographers of the Philippines (SPPP) camera club. Every month we have a photo contest based on different portrait themes, such as: Fashion, Glamour, Nude, Environmental, Corporate and Wedding. We also had our model shoot. Daniela is a 16 year old fil-am teen who volunteered for the shoot. She had so much energy that she kept on requesting for new poses! You can see how excited everyone was with her in front of the cam! She would be pursuing her modeling career in the US after her studies. I congratulate her in advance and more power Dan! :D

SPPP PHOTO MENTOR SERIES 4

The Society of Portrait Photographers of the Philippines (SPPP) would be having once again it’s fourth Mentor Series this April 20 to 22, 2007, entitled “Xtreme Tanay (An Outdoor Photo Adventure)”.

Just like the first three seminars that were held outside of Manila (Palawan, Bicol, and Baguio), this year’s Mentor Series will be held at the Sacramento Valley Resort / Camp in Tanay, Rizal.

We shall be holding seminars on Light Painting and Fashion Photography, Wedding Photography, Portrait Photography & Corrective Lighting, Directing Models, Audio Visual Presentation Trends, and Bodyscape. Each seminar will be led by members that are in the forefront of their craft in the industry.

We are inviting numerous hobbyists and professionals from all over the country to take part in this event.

We would want to invite you to join and make the most of this three day / five topic event for only P5,000.00 (inclusive of seminar fee, accommodations and food). Transportation shall also be provided from the SPPP Office at 115 West Ave. to Sacramento Valley Resort / Camp in Tanay Rizal.

For those in the photography business, this could also serve as good training to several of your personnel.

Interested parties may register at the following areas :

- Fuji Image Service Studio, Ground Floor SM Southmall, Las Pinas

- Fuji Image Service Studio, Basement Bldg A, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong

- SPPP Office, # 115 West Ave., Q. C., look for Mr. Gari Lim

- In-Prints, Incorporated, Unit 304 Amaremca Bldg., 107-A Kalayaan Ave.
Diliman, Q.C. – Look for Anna or Bernette (435-1929)

Gallery D, 2nd Floor Red Maples Bldg., 411 N.S. Amoranto St. (Formerly Retiro), Q.C.



SPPP PHOTO MENTOR SERIES 4
XTREME TANAY
(An Outdoor Photo Adventure)
Sacramento Valley Resort / Camp
Plaza Aldea, Tanay Rizal
April 20-22, 2007

ITINERARY

Day 1 Friday, April 20
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Registration (room assignments, team assignments)
10:31a.m. Orienteering / Navigation
12:00 noon Lunch
1:30 p.m. Rappeling, team building, swimming
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Light Painting & Fashion Photography
By IBARRA FERI
Wedding Photography
By ANDY SAMANIEGO & ROBERT LESTER
Portrait Photography & Corrective Lighting
By IBARRA DERI & DAIL DERI
Directing Models
By JASMINE
Q&A, Open Forum
10:30 p.m. Bed time

Day 2Saturday, April 21
5:00 a.m. Wake up call / Breakfast
6:30 a.m. Outdoor Fashion and Outdoor Portrait Photo Shoot with Models
12:00 noon Lunch
1:30 p.m. Outdoor Wedding Photo Shoot with Models
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Audio Visual Presentation Trends
By JESSIE LASATEN
Photographer’s Night
11:00 p.m. Bed time

Day 3 Sunday April 22
6:00 a.m. Wake up call
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Bodyscape /PHOTO SHOOT with MODELS
12:00 noon Lunch / Distribution of Certificates
1:30 p.m. ETD Tanay, Rizal

I will be giving a lecture on Wedding Photography and on the next day we will have four bridal models for an on the spot portrait session. For all photography enthusiasts this would be a significant workshop that would establish your basic foundation for your hobby or perhaps, your future career! - andy

Emil & Marianne - pre wedding portraits

Fashion & Beauty

I met up with Lanie and Cherry the other day to do some beauty/fashion shots. I was glad to work with Romina again as I did some bridal shots with her before. Maha was just fantastic! Although we were working under a 5-hour period we managed to get high-quality material.
(www.makeupprolanie.com)
(www.cherrypachecouy.com)

Jay & Clara - Bridal Portraits

Had my portrait session with Jay and Clara yesterday at Tagaytay. We opted to shoot the bridal portraits on a separate day. Although it is common practice to shoot the portraits on the event, my clients agree that they are really comfortable to shoot after the wedding since they have all the the time to pose and relax...

Jay & Clara - Chapel on the Hill 031007

Bridal Challenge!

As a wedding photographer, I encounter all sorts of challenges on the event. From lighting conditions to crowd management it keeps me on my toes all day! But another challenge worth quoting is when a guest would hand over a camera and request that I take their group photo with it as well. This is the part after the ceremony when we try to photograph the family and guests of the couple as quickly as possible so as not to delay the next wedding lining up. At an instant, 4-6 cameras of different makes are handed over and aside from taking a shot from my camera - I'd have to take more with different camera settings! though some may look so simple I sometimes stare at the camera and wonder why don't they make 'em all the same?! Here I am working hard to take the shot! :-)