Mark Ong Photography

Tokyo Getaway

Mark — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:03:29 +0000

Hi dear readers. Please forgive me for not updating this blog more often. The main reason is my day job, which also happens to be our family business. We worked 12 to 16 hours a day to finish everything in time for this trip.

This was our first time to visit Japan. We were surprised by the -4°C (negative four) temperature - we Googled the weather report and it said 3 to 8°C. Anyway, aside from the city proper of Tokyo, we also went to Mt Fuji (photo above), Hakone, Nikko, and the Kegon Falls. No Disneyland, since time wasn’t on our side.

Watch out for more Japan photos in the days to come.

Coron, Palawan

Mark — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:10:00 +0000

We went to Coron last All Saint’s Day weekend. Coron is really immaculate and magnificent, truly a photographer’s paradise. There are tons of photo opportunities, if you know where to look.

Day 1 and 2 were cloudy. Like boring-sky cloudy. Rather than feeling frustrated about it, I just made the best out of the condition. Here are some of my shots:

More photos after the jump.

My Intimate Bra Converter

Mark — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:05:13 +0000

Several weeks ago, I did a shoot for My Intimate Bra Converter for their brochure, product presentation and marketing collaterals.

Head on to their website for more information on how it works, and how it is used.

Additional pictures after the jump.

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Jackie

Mark — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:03:17 +0000

Saying that these photos are overdue is the biggest understatement of the year (or not). The actual shoot was done last week of June, along with this, this and this. I am sorry it took what, 3 months, before I came up with the processed photos.

Jackie here is a sweet and bubbly girl, who is very fun to work with. One can only be amazed at how many different expressions she’s able to demonstrate with just her face alone.

Makeup on this set was done by Shen.

More of Jackie after the jump.

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Khlodia

Mark — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:25:19 +0000

Here is the installment of the photos from outdoor shoot I posted a few weeks back (I know, I’ve been busy). This series of photos was shot in an abandoned warehouse/building in Ortigas Center. The backdrop was… well, cluttered, but we have to maximize what we have at that moment. All photos were lit by natural light.

Khodia’s makeup was done by Shen.

More of Khlodia after the jump.

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Nasugbu, Batangas

Mark — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:00:05 +0000

In addition to my post last week, here are another set of photos from the same batch. I haven’t got the chance to shoot again since then.

More photos after the jump.

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Nighthawk Lighting Product Shoot

Mark — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:48:37 +0000

I recently did a product shoot for Nighthawk Performance Lighting for their online marketing collaterals. Here are some of the shots:

More photos after the jump.

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Going Wide

Mark — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:50:44 +0000

I have been using my EF 24-70mm f/2.8L as my all around lens lately. Wonderful and fantastic as it is, the wide end just couldn’t cut it. To solve that problem, I recently acquired an EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 to complement my current stable of lenses and cater the wide end.

I brought it to the beach in Nasugbu, Batangas 2 weeks ago for a spin. Here are some of the shots I took.

More photos after the jump.

Going wide is a much challenging field than I had expected, but nevertheless fun. Its not about getting it all in, its about getting closer and putting yourself in the picture.

Expect more wide shots as I learn and experiment with this new baby.

Trial Bridal Makeup

Mark — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:26:18 +0000

Last weekend, I happened to be at Sophie’s place for her trial makeup with Char. This new bride-to-be is all happy and bubbly, and I just can’t help but absorb that sunny vibe. I guess this is one of the reasons why many photographers want to shoot weddings, the overflowing positive vibes are just too good to pass off.

Make up done by Sophie. Drop by her site here, here, here, and here (whew!) and say hi.

Outdoor portraits, at night.

Mark — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:18:00 +0000

Last week, the boys had the pleasure to shoot Khlodia again, after almost one year. This time, we managed to creep out of the cold and comfy confines of a studio and brave the outdoors.

Upon reaching the penthouse, I was by the greeted by the breathtaking skyline of Ortigas, and thought of making the gorgeous city lights as my backdrop, faded into a creamy bokeh.

Beautiful model - check.
Beautiful backdrop - check.
Off-camera flash and triggers - check.
Large aperture lens - check.
Human light stand - check.

Makeup was done by Shen.

Here are the results:

More photos after the break.

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