Together with the members of the Society of Portrait Photographers of the Philippines, we started our day having breakfast with Gov. Chavit Singson. We gave him a quick lesson in photography and took some portraits of him as well. He really is a nice guy and just hanging out and having a conversation with him was cool. He loves his pets and I even had the opportunity to feed Mari Mar, his favorite miniature horse. See him working on his Nikon! :D

Portrait entries (conceptual lighting)- Society of Portrait Photographers of the Philippines

I just came back from SPPP's Christmas party/outing held at Jonel's Resort in Calamba, Laguna. As a requirement for membership with the Society, each probationary member is to provide a studio portrait of its current members.

I took the challenge to apply my examination by accomplishing studio portraiture - outside the studio! Using 3 Nikon speedlight units and conceptual lighting techniques I have produced my portrait entries which I will be submitting in January to the committee.

Wedding and Portrait Photographer: Leah Taas


Wedding and Portrait Photographer: Orly Mercado

Last night...

We had our monthly meeting last night at SPPP, this was the 3rd session for the sketching activity but it was my first time to actually try sketching a portrait figure. There were several experts who visited and participated in the activity. I was amazed with the skill they had and achieved various outputs based on the artist's perspective. Here are some shots of last night's activity.


...and here is my first attempt to sketch. (I know...It's my first try so I hope to improve in the future :D) I ended up shooting some portraits of our lovely model, Joy.



You may also check Leah's Blog, I guess she did a better job than me! :D
Aside from the new activity we had our monthly portrait contest and I would like to congratulate the winners: Jesse, Robert Lester, Angie and Lito!

Here is our beautiful contest comittee head announcing the winners, Leah Taas

Masters of Wedding Photography and title holders "Photographer of the Year" Buddies Lito Genilo and Robert Lester Aliscad enjoying the victory!

In our forthcoming Christmas party, we will have first hand lecture with the Master Magicians in the country headed by our own member Boy Samson, can't wait for that! :D