Richie & Rina - Engagement Portraits

Man: Jump! Woman: How high?! Thats something I was once told by a friend as to know if you have found your soul mate. I guess for Richie and Rina, they have already took the jump side by side! :D

Jayvee & Kathy - November 17, 2007

On Assignment

Yesterday was a different assignment for me, I enjoyed the environment very much - it reminded me of my childhood days! I was tasked to take shots for Everest Academy for their promotional AVP. The kids were so funny and they did pretty well! :D

Cris & Mireille Prenup (Ilocos)

This was my second time to visit the city of Vigan and explore the Ilocos region. Mireille had an ancestral house in Santa, Ilocos Sur which was were we stayed for three days. After about 11 hours of travelling, we were about 15 minutes away from Vigan City were we took some shots at the "Bantay" Bell Tower and then headed off to the streets of Vigan. I ate a lot of "Empanada" and lots of local food (which I cannot remember the names...), but they were all good! :D The following day, we went to Paoay Church, Lighthouse and the Wind Farm in Bangui, Ilocos Norte. Spent a lot of the time on the road but was so much fun exploring the Northern region of the Philippines which I really appreciated.











This is where we stayed during the trip.



Up North, cemeteries are a common sight along the national highway.



Inside the Lighthouse...



This was my workstation for three days! :D



Mireille's pop taking it easy...

Images from Ryan's Master Class

I'm still overwhelmed with the workshop we had last week with Ryan Schembri, and the models from Brazil were just great! There were a lot of delegates and it really was difficult to capture a good shot! Check this out...







Aahhh!!! Finally, a warm moment after a long week of learning... :D

WPPP Photo Congress 2007

After 2 days of attending the WPPP Photo Congress 2007, on going currently at SM Megamall, indeed I could say I have learned so much from the seminars conducted by the masters of wedding photography in the country such as: Lito Genilo, Dino Lara, Richel Mascarinas and Lito Sy. Much more awaits as Australian master photographer and international award winners Martin and Ryan Schembri conducts the master class this thursday at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club. Last night Ryan Schembri (son of Martin) gave his lecture on Photoshop entitled: Schembri's Freakin' Photoshop.

A lot of learning and lots of fun in fellowship with other photographers and suppliers. This is a "must attend event" in Philippine photography. I just had to pose with father and son tandem, Martin and Ryan Schembri. (Photo courtesy of Richel Mascarinas)


I've said it many many times, "I rarely have my photo taken". But the Photo below is really special to me (though I look serious again!). Not only was it a test shot using Sony's latest Alpha 700 DSLR (which is such an amazing camera) but the man behind the lens was no other than the master himself, Martin Schembri!!! (Thanks Martin;D)


I just had to post it here! More coming up, I'll be posting shots from the Schembri's master class lecture soon!

-To be continued...-

Out in the newspapers: New Nikon Ad

The New Nikon Ad is out in the newspapers, the few but proud users especially in the local wedding industry! I'm a proud endorser of this wonderful brand!