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20091212 Bren and Jane

2009-12-29T00:51:00.009+08:00

Subic, Zambales.

Mina and I went with Bren and Jane to cover their prenup shoot for Focal Point Photography. We started right before noon and ended around four in the afternoon.

Enjoyed every bit of the moment as Bren and Jane were so fun to shoot. Both shared lots of ideas on how they want their pictures to appear which made our work a lot easier. They also welcome our ideas on what pics we wanted to take.

To know more about Focal Point Photography, click here: Focal Point Photography

From Bren and Jane Prenup

20091206 KC and Tin

2009-12-10T19:10:00.006+08:00

Met KC and Tin for a prenup shoot for Focal Point Photography.

I'll never get tired of taking photos of soon to be married couples.

There's something in their eyes and expression that is just worth capturing.

To know more about Focal Point Photography, click here: Focal Point Photography

From KC and Tin Prenup

20091121 Cupcakes

2009-12-10T17:30:00.005+08:00

Cupcakes

I went to KD's 1st birthday to cover the event. I never leave details behind, especially food.

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Canon EOS 7D

2009-11-19T08:04:00.010+08:00

I got a Canon EOS 7D last November 5 as a replacement to my 40D. My 40D had a good run but the shutter had to be replaced.

What can I say about the 7D? It's totally awesome. The specs are great with a performance to match it. It's brought the best out of my EF-S 10-22mm and EF 24-70mm L lenses. 8 fps goes a long way in capturing action shots. Photos are usable even in ISO 6400. The video is ftw. I'll post some photos very soon.

For in-depth p/reviews on the 7D, you can check the following:

Dpreview.com

The-digital-picture.com

Gizmodo.com

20090801 Karen

2009-11-17T17:02:00.004+08:00

Model: Karen
MUA: Kei Baldecanas
Studio: STI Fort Global City

From Karen

20090801 Chalae

2009-11-17T16:02:00.007+08:00

Model: Chalae
MUA: Kei Baldecanas
Studio: STI Fort Global City

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20090718 Trina

2009-07-24T01:32:00.004+08:00

Trina was our second model during the Saturday shoot at STI Fort Global City. Makeup artist was Kei Baldecanas.

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20090718 Cris

2009-07-24T01:00:00.004+08:00

My DKS colleagues and I held a studio shoot at STI Fort Global City. Our first model was Cris. The makeup artist was Kei Baldecanas. Photographers during the event were Chris Cortez, Chris Rudio, Felix Angue, Joseph Rudio and myself.

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20090712 Pao and Pat Prenup Shoot

2009-07-14T22:25:00.009+08:00

A colleague of mine, Chris, invited me to do a prenup photo session with his friends Pao and Pat. The location was a building in Fort Global City.

We didn't have enough time to take a lot of photos due to a very annoying building security personnel. Our original concept was set in the parking lot where we had a permit. But we had to move inside the office to continue the shoot. Nevertheless, we were able to take some snaps.

I had a great time shooting as the couple was fine with our suggestions and concepts.

From Pao and Pat

20090711 Yamato Batman Series 1 by Kia Asamiya

2009-07-12T03:01:00.009+08:00

Saturday night, I had finally decided to take some shots using my DIY gridspot. I chose my collection of Yamato Batman Series 1 by Kia Asamiya figures. Of course Batman was the first subject, followed by the Joker, Two-Face and finally, Catwoman.

I set up my Canon 40D with an EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens and 580EX II flash on a Manfrotto 190XPROB tripod. Post-processing made were cropping and some minor healing.

I enjoyed taking shots of Batman and Catwoman, more than that of Joker and Two-Face. The first two have more dynamic poses and Catwoman is hands down one of the most beautiful and curvaceous figs of all time.

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20090308 Taranda Tachibana Figure

2009-07-11T01:36:00.011+08:00

Here is manga Le Cirque de Karakuri's Taranda Tachibana 1/8 PVC Figure from the Excellent Model series by Megahouse. It was given to me by my good friends, Jams and Jins as a Christmas present.

The figure looks very well made. It's simple and Taranda's proportions are just right. The paint job is very good, as what you can expect with a Megahouse figure. The castoff feature is a surprise since it's the skirt that's removable and not the usual top. Nevertheless, the figure still looks decent, with or without the skirt.

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Canon DSLR Site

2009-07-07T21:41:00.004+08:00

Here's a very good site to learn about Canon DSLR cameras and how to enjoy taking photographs using one:

Enjoy! Digital SLR Cameras.

Camera and Camera Accessories Shops in Manila

2009-06-30T15:04:00.010+08:00

Nicked from Hochi Abaya's post in Digital Photographer Philippines.

Canon D-Zone
Glorietta 3 Tel: 752-7361 / 752-8170
Mall of Asia Tel: 556-0736 / 901-1971
North Edsa Tel: 9276449 / 927-8059
Trinoma Tel: 916-6055

Quiapo / Manila
Canon Sta. Cruz Tel: 241-3851

QC
Stronghand Tel:373-2311 (Lowepro bags)
Columbia Tel: 363-8550 (Nikon)

Mandaluyong / Makati
Infomaxx SM Megamall Tel: 914-0000
Canon Repair Tel: 812-6076 / 812-6077
Canon Megamall Tel: 635-6038
Worldaire Photo (JT Photoworld Branch) Tel: 899-5018
Island Photo Multi-Industrial Tel: 818-1788 (Manfrotto, Cokin filters & Studio lights)

Aperture Trading Corporation
Address: 5th Flr., Prosperity Bldg., 395 Banaue St., Quezon City
Tel: 732-8991 / 731-1708
Fax: 741-9743 (telefax)
Contact: Frank Tsai
Products: Visio, Falcon Eyes, Nikon, Canon, Tamrac, Image Tank, Compact Drive

Avenue Photo Supply
Address: 712 R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-2761 / 733-5474 / 734-3307
Contact: Wilson Lu
Products: Quantum, Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Slik, China brand lights, Radio receivers, Bulbs, Flash bulbs, Tamron, Tiffen, Domke, Kodak, Fuji, Ilford Film

Fotohaus
Address: 713 R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 734-4471, 734-3304 to 05, 733-4565, 733-5531
Fax: 733-5528
Contact: Lety C. Uy
Products: Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Kodak, Rechargeable batteries, Lamination equipment, Film, Dry boxes

Henry's Camera & Photo Supply
Address: 310 P. Gomez St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-7723 / 735-7989 / 734-5099
Fax: 734-4018
Contact: Nicholson Ong
Email: henryscamera@yahoo.com
Products: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Assorted Studio lighting and lots of batteries

Jerry Tieng
Email: jerrytieng@gmail.com
Tel: 0918 9102030
Products: Nikon Canon Olympus

JT Photoworld
Address: 1132 Pedro Gil St., Paco, Manila
Tel: 523-4396 / 536-6590 / 536-6591
Fax: 521-3621
Contact: Jerome Tan
Products: Distributes Sigma products, Cameras and Lenses for Nikon and Canon, Flashes

Mayer Photo
Address: 111, 113, 115 C. Palanca St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-7598 / 733-7722
Look for: Ramon Ong
Products: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus

Watson Photo Shop
Address: 312 P. Gomez St., Quiapo, Manila
Tel: 733-7697
Look for: Philip King Tan Tang
Products: Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, Sunpak, Olympus

Projections International Sales
Address: 3rd Floor Stargazer Bldg.,
2376 P.Burgos St. Pasay City.
Tel: 8334341 / 8333969 / 8333074
Contact: Mark Lee/Nelson Trinidad
Email: dimensionsphotogroup@lycos.com
Products: Assorted studio lights, bulbs, flash triggers, tripods, camera bags, batteries, mini dv tapes, photo printing, albums

Sanly Cubao (Pentax Sales and SERVICE)
Address: 237-239 P. Tuazon, Cubao
Tel: 912-0640 / 421-1379 / 0922-825-2100
Fax: 912-0639
Email: sanserv@pldtdsl.net

Sanly Megamall
Address: 5/F Megamall Bldg.B
Tel: 634-4144

Sanly North EDSA
Address: #28 Cyberzone SM City North EDSA
Tel: 453-0670

Camerahaus Glorietta 1
Address: Level 1 Glorietta1, Ayala Center, Makati City
Tel: 815-9643
Tel/Fax: 815-9663

Camerahaus Sta. Cruz (Pentax SERVICE)
Address: G/F Philflex Building 407 Dasmariñas St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Tel: 241-3851
Tel/Fax: 241-3859

Camerahaus North Edsa
Address: Lower Ground Floor, Main Bldg., SM North EDSA, Quezon City
Tel: 920-9066

Camerahaus South Mall
Address: Upper Ground Floor, SM Southmall, Las Pinas, Paranaque City
Tel: 805-0409

Camerahaus SM Manila
Address: CCB, Lower Ground Floor SM Manila, Concepcion
Tel: 522-6250

Camerahaus Adriatico
Address: 1633 Rothman Hotel, M. Adriatico Street, Malate, Manila
Tel: 524-4604 Loc. 120

Camerhaus Mall of Asia
Address: #183 (EM) SM Mall of Asia, SM Central Business Park, Bay City, Pasay City
Tel: 556-0298

20080830 Dennis Grill Food

2009-06-20T01:28:00.005+08:00

This shoot was my first time to take up food photography, using a minimalist approach. Took photos from Dennis C's Grill, along Magsaysay Avenue in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. The photos were used for the newly-designed menu.

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Zen Sayings and Photography

2009-06-18T23:08:00.005+08:00

Got these sayings from A Zen Forest, Sayings of the Masters, translated by Soiku Shigematsu.

Each time you show it,
each time
it's new.

Watch it and take it
right now,
Or it's gone
for a thousand years.

In a blink
it's gone.

Say one word
with your mouth shut!

Seeing illusion
but not recognizing it:
It collapses
of itself.

Photography Tips - For Sharp Images, Stability is the Key!

2009-06-18T22:02:00.008+08:00

Ever noticed how sometimes, you thought you got a sharp image but end up with a blurry one?

Here are very basic tips get the sharp image that you want:

1. Use a sturdy tripod. Don't be lazy and leave that piece of metal lying somewhere. You can actually use it for better images!
2. Use a cable release or remote shutter. A release or remote is especially useful for landscapes and low-light photography.
3. If you don't have a cable release or remote shutter, try using the timer setting in your camera. Pressing the on-camera shutter can cause camera shake that can make or break an image's sharpness.
4. When holding a camera, keep your elbows close to your sides. You may look like awkward but as long as you get the shot, why not?
5. When shooting handheld, you can try and lean on something stable, like a tree, lamppost or wall.
6. Use a faster shutter speed, if you can. This will allow you to 'freeze' the frame.
7. Best advice I learned from my basic photography instructor for sharper images when shooting handheld is exhale, then press the shutter.

20070127 Old Trafford - Home of Manchester United

2009-06-18T03:28:00.010+08:00

Old Trafford, the Theatre of Dreams, the home of the Manchester United Red Devils, was spectacular. We went to the Megastore at Old Trafford and I bought a Ronaldo home jersey.

The place was jampacked and tickets were sold out.

ManUtd won against Pompey, 2-1. Wayne Rooney was subbed in with 30 minutes remaining in the match and scored twice for the Red Devils. The second goal was a beautiful chip shot that made manager, Sir Alex Ferguson compare Rooney to the great Eric Cantona, after the match. The atmosphere was electric.

To watch Machester United at Old Trafford is a dream come true.

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Here's a video of Rooney's second goal.

20070120 Portobello Market, Notting Hill

2009-06-17T16:15:00.006+08:00

During my visit to London, I learned that Portobello Market is definitely one of the most colorful places that I've been. This was also the place where the movie, Notting Hill was filmed.

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20070120 Buckingham Palace

2009-06-17T15:08:00.008+08:00

Another weekend, another trip with my friends in London. This time we went to Buckingham Palace and Queen Victoria Memorial to take some snaps.

There were lots of tourists. There's even one who posed for a photo (that's me by the way, LOL).

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20070114 Hampton Court Palace

2009-06-17T13:04:00.011+08:00

As part of our weekend trips, my friends and I went to Hampton Court Palace. The weather was sunny but it was still a cold day for us. Hampton Court was King Henry VIII's favorite palace. The palace itself was huge, too bad we weren't allowed to take photos inside. Yet there were still a lot of sights worth photographing, the gardens especially.

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20070113 Kew Gardens

2009-06-17T10:18:00.012+08:00

My colleagues and I went to Kew Gardens. Unfortunately it was still winter so there were very few flowers in bloom.

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200701 London Night

2009-06-17T00:45:00.019+08:00

January 2007 was the time I first used my new Canon EOS 400D. Since I was in London, my friends and I went out at night to take photos along the River Thames.

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Enlightenment May Not Be Here

2009-06-16T23:06:00.006+08:00

There are only ramblings and snaps, some old and hopefully some recent ones.

Welcome.