BIRTHDAY BASH!

July 30, 2006

Well, I should really update my blog as often as possible to catch with the latest events. ;)
It was a rainy sunday then, I planned to celebrate my birthday with some of my close friends at this day. Meeting up at 711 by 3:00 then ride a taxi all the way to SM Mall of Asia. If you "filipino time" then you already guessed that we did not left the premise at 3:00. We left 10 minutes before 4. Me, Cary, Joshua, JM and Mich (my gf) arrived in MoA aroun 4:30. Anna, Vanessa and Aran was already there strolling or doing some window shopping. We all met together by around 5:00pm near the ice skating rink. The original plan was to for me to treat them in a fine dining restaurant (I have Max's restaruant resembling my name to make it more ironic ;p) but some wanted to watch the film "Sukob" by Kris Aquino. JM left because he has some errands to do. Joshua doesn't want to watch the movie so he decided to explore the mall. The rest, enjoyed the movie including me. After the movie, we went to Max's restaurant but unfortunately, it was full already and we need to wait a little longer before we can finally order. Some of my friends have their work at night so I have to decide on a different venue. Gerry's Grill came up to my mind and so be it. We went to the venue and made an order. Different kinds of filipino food. From "Nilagang baka", "Sinigang na Baboy", "Crispy Pata" and other mouth-watering dishes. I was also surprised that one of my friend Joem called informing me that she will come and attend on my celebration. So all of us enjoyed the evening and as time passes by....slowly....some of them left already as they need to be present on their job. Aran, Cary, Joem, Michelle and Me were left and we went home in different directions. I'm delightful that I was able to celebrate my 21st birthday with them. It will truly be a night to remember.....

I would also like to thank my sweet, loving girlfriend for her wonderful gift that she gave me last August 1. I'm so lucky to have her in my life.... =)

FLORA, FLOWER & FAUNA

It was a sunny saturday July 15, 2006 when we went to one of the many pools in Pansol Laguna. Along with my cousins, auntie's and uncle's we decided to stop over Sun City. We are enjoying the rest of the day swimming, chatting and eating!. Around 3pm. I went outside the resort and I noticed that there are a lot of sidewalk vendors selling different kinds of plants and flowers. Flowers... one of my favorite subject!.

Of course I always bring my camera in times like this. I asked the vendors if it's ok to photograph some of their flowers. On their go signal, I started shooting like there's no tomorrow.

Many photographers especially men are saying that taking pictures of flowers is nonsense. It's like wasting you camera's shutterclick. Those photographers are the one's who don't know how to appreciate the beauty of nature. Colors from different flowers are stunning and makes a beautiful photograph that will mesmerize your viewers once they've seen it. If I've given a chance, I will travel to a place where there will be a lots of flowers as my subject (Baguio perhaps?) Who knows? I can use my pictures for greeting cards, invitations and other useful things. =)

PiPHO 1ST YEAR ANNIVERSARY @ KAPITAN MOYS

July 02, 2006

I just went home from our company's outing and here I go again, ready to lock & load! I arrived on our home @ around 9am and prepare my camera, accesories and tripod (also charged the batteries) for this day is the anniversary of PiPHO, Pinoy Photography Organization. According to it's moderators, there will be a lot of model shoots and exciting prizes. "Model shoots....", this is my favorite subject to shoot. I love Glamour, Fashion and Portrait photography that's why I should never miss this one. I woke up @ around 12:30pm. A little bit late, because I was supposed to meet one of my friends in PiPHO @ Macapagal Avenue. I hurriedly take a quick lunch, a quick bath and dress up a simple outfit. I prefer wearing maong shorts and also bringi 2 t-shirts because I sweat a lot!. It was almost 1:00 when I left the house. Manny Pacquiao's fight delayed me for a couple of minutes. But I had to be fast and quick, someone is waiting for me. My friend text me and he said that he is on Macapagal Ave already. Our meeting time is 1:30pm. I told him that I'm on my way and will probably be 15 min. late. He texted back and told me that he was going to go. (I think he can't wait that long). Good thing, Dave text me that he was also there in Mac. Ave. (Dave is also a member of PiPHO) so we both travel to Kapitan Moys in Marikina. We came at the venue @ around 3:30. Not bad since the starting time is 3:00. And they just got started. First part of the program was the introduction part. The announcer (i forgot the name), was funny and can always find a way of teasing our nicknames. As I looked around the place, everything was properly arranged. We have their a mini studio, a buffet and a good lighting. We can shoot everywhere in the place!. After a long discussion about the history of the group, plans etc. Tekgik (moderator) announced that after our early dinner, we should prepare our cameras since the models are already prepared. The food was fine. I ate lunch before coming here that's why Im not that hungry.

Now it's the time for the shoot. I think there are nine models. Let me think about ther names... hmm... It's Grace, MJ, Chelsea..uh oh, since this blog is already late from the actual event I forgot the other models names hahaha. Well, since we have plenty of models to choose from we divided ourselves into 5 and we are going to choose on model. And after 15 minutes, we shift models with a different one. I took a lot of pictures but my memory card can still accomodate a handful of shots after the shoot. It was almost 8:00pm when we decided to go home. We got to know the models and ask questions about contracts, parents approval and their plans to pursue their career. I also did observe my other groupmates on how they are taking shots of the models. Almost all of them are using DSLR. I was given the opportunity to take a shot using DSLR so I didn't waste it =) and to make it more exciting, the lenses that i used is of top class VR lens by Nikon!. Well so much for that, I really enjoyed the day and I was really tired at that time. When I got home, I change clothes, transferred my shots to my PC and then sleep..... sleep.... sleep.