Iisang bangka tayo....

by Ray
 



Our friend from Cassiel Wines and Spirits was kind enough to give invites to their launching party last September 17. Rizal Roots Reggae, Humanfolk, Sugar Hiccup and The Dawn were there. I haven't seen any band performances in a while and I was just grateful I was able to take some photos of the event. The crowd was okay, the food was good and the booze? Well I don't know. Not a drop of beer passed my throat that night. I was too engrossed taking photos that I forgot that the drinks were free, hehehe. Anyways, I enjoyed taking pictures.

Wedding doves are tricksters

by Ray

 
I often find myself in a situation where doves don't go exactly where I predict (or want) them to go during the traditional dove release in weddings. Those wedding doves can be difficult sometimes. Maybe it's their way of getting revenge against the whole wedding industry for the whole caging, wing clipping and bad handling they get. (I'm not in favor of clipping the wings so organizers can "use" the doves again and again for wedding events. They should be left alone to fly away if they want.)

I have this particular image in my head where the doves are flying in unison, with wings perfectly spread while the couple is clearly seen with wide smiles on their faces and maybe in one corner of the frame a part of the guests clapping their hands, smiling, laughing or gaping in awe. That is my image of  perfect shot.

Shooting in mid-day

by Ray



I know it's bad to shoot in mid-day. The lighting is harsh, the shadows are strong and you and your subject will be sweating a lot. But sometimes you just can't control all the factors so you just have to adjust and adapt to the circumstances. Look for some shade, use some fill flash and shoot as quickly as you can so your subject won't end up scorched by the noon sun.

Aris and Tina's mid-day prenup.

Gears

by Ray



"Wala sa pana yan, nasa Indian yan." How many times have we heard seasoned, amateur and even hobbyist photographers say those words? Maraming maraming marami ng beses. Yes, I do agree that you need to develop your skills first. You need to learn and re-learn the basics. You need to practice and practice and practice some more until everything is second nature to you. But gears are equally important. It makes your life easier and makes you more efficient.

Just writing out loud.

JR and Bhem at Cagbalite

by Ray



Our friend, no less then the big boss himself, will be taking the plunge into married life this year....Akala ko magre-relax lang sa Cagbalite, yun pala magtatrabaho pa rin, hehehe.

let's have a great 2010!

by Ray


Some of the things we did since 2008 : )

Francis and Ivy



Randall and Joy



Richard and Chari



Bernard and Ludie



Manic and Len



Bhogs and Jess



Zepi and Irene