What's In My Camera Bag - 2020 Edition

Since starting, I have shuffled through different gear configurations when I shoot and this year is no different! Take a look at what I have inside my camera bag this year!

Exposure Triangle: What You Should Know

Understanding the relationship of these components being the three pillars of photography is indispensable. With its application, you can eventually be adept with the techniques involved for each one so that you produce a beautiful image.

Resolve: The Return to Singapore - Part I

The context of a piece of work is always personal. There's always emotion. We just express it in different ways. Years ago, I made the same trip with much more excitement and hope. This one feels more like finishing something unfinished—though the experience has redefined my perception of reality and my core personality, I feel it's still proper to honor that turning point that brought me here.

Opening Night

Last Saturday, 20th of July, we opened "UN:PLUGGED," a photo exhibit that features seven talented artists with their own unique takes on scenes, photography and fine art. I have to say, the opening night was a success, as my expectations of guests were overwhelmed by the number of people that came and appreciated our work. It was an exhilarating experience. I saw many people who I admire in the industry and they were all congratulating us and appreciating the work we did. It was awesome.

Prelude to UN:PLUGGED

The countdown continues.

It's barely a week until the exhibit opens and, before it does, it's nice to look back at the preparation and effort that led to this point.

Ghosts of Quezon

To give some context, I went to Quezon Province almost the same time as last year (only a week earlier) with a different set of people. I met so many new personalities on that trip that I had admired and studied along with the ones that have been an influence in my development as an artist.

Mid-Week Musings

It's only been two days past this week and I felt I've reached exhaustion. The new environment I've placed myself in has been toxic, to say the least. Frustrations come flinging left and right due to lack of direction and planning, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Nevertheless, I took this mid-week break; perfectly timed; as it's also Labor Day. It's given me a much-needed break from the real, and it's somewhat time to decompress.

Epiphanies, Nostalgia, The Aftermath, and The North

The trip to the north also brought forth fuzzy and happy moments from last year's Bangui trip with another group of photographers I've had the pleasure of working with. I would go as far as saying that I miss their company, but we all have to go and seize the new opportunities ahead of us. Nostalgic, but also refreshing to visit an old place with new people I can staple to my memory whenever I think of the Northern part of the Philippines.

An Influence That Shaped

Earlier today, I suddenly felt the urge to write to someone who has been quite instrumental to my development as a photographer and as a person of character. I recall, back in 2017, I asked him what Camera he would recommend because his photographs were amazing. He isn’t a Fine Art or Landscape photographer, but his photographs were very powerful, especially to a struggling guy like me.

Crafting My Own Method to Madness

Often times, we get confused with what's right, or beautiful regarding our works. While it's nice to get appreciation or "likes" in this day and age, the best person to actually please is ourselves. We have to have ideas and the right tools to bring them to life.

The Beginning: Hand Me Downs

It’s been years since my Mum put her film camera down. It’s been ages since I’ve seen her shoot film. She does, occasionally take photos using a compact digital camera, and has them printed. It’s her way of satisfying the preservation of memories she started.