Pout Lingerie's Angels and Devils Fashion Show
Two of our office's camera club members with their friends created a company that organizes events. Their first project is a fashion show launching
Pout Lingerie--Angels and Devils.
To support, bought tickets to watch the show. We were also allowed to take photos of the models as they walked the ramp.
Since the fashion show would start 7PM, to while the time, watched first my movie fix...
Hating Kapatid. I like watching Judy Ann Santos in a comedy movie; although, she is known more for drama. It is a story of two sisters who were brought up by their grandmother because their parents have to work abroad. The twist of the love angle is caused by the Filipino trait of promising God something (e.g. leaving her boyfriend) just to grant their wish (e.g. make her sister well). Surprisingly, the love interest of the younger sister brought comedy at the table.
Then, took the MRT to meet a friend who would also watch and take photos of the fashion show.
Oh! I won a lingerie in the raffle. c",)
Scott Kelby's 3rd Annual Worldwide Photo Walk
D-Day!
I would be attending the
Taguig, Philippines leg of the Scott Kelby's 3rd Annual Worldwide Photo Walk with the
Tilak Hettige as the photo walk leader.
We were supposed to be at
Starbucks in 3-B Building,
Bonifacio High Street by 7:30AM for the registration. When my niece and I arrived, there were already many photo walkers. A few minutes later, our photo walk leader, Tilak Hettige, arrived with his daughter. Then, registration started.
While waiting for the rest of the group, those in the venue have already started bonding. Tilak, ever the good host, has been doing the rounds and talking with his photo walkers. By 8:30AM, Tilak called the group for a briefing and group picture. Then, the walk began.
The route was Bonifacio High Street to the
American Cemetery, then, to
Joey Pepperoni at McKinley corner 5th Avenue.
After the walk, went back home to freshen-up before going to
Glorietta. Attended the anticipated Mass and had dinner at an Indian restaurant.
I would say that the photo walk with Tilak Hettige is a success. The group has bonded. In fact, they've been tagging, adding, etc. in Facebook left and right.
From one of Tilak's photo walkers who have friends in another photo walk, when they exchanged stories of what happened, his friends were envious of the Taguig, Philippines leg of the Scott Kelby's 3rd Annual Worldwide Photo Walk.
Check out the
photos.
Night Photography
Many of our office's camera club members is clamoring to try their hand at night photography. Request heard. Two batches (ten per batch) would be at the helipad of our office's Tower in Paseo de Roxas, Makati City while one batch would be at JMT Building in Ortigas.
Of course, joined in the fun! Was part of the second batch in Makati.
Photography: Building Bridges Exhibit
The exhibit would open at 10AM. But since we finished around 3AM setting-up, woke up 9:30AM. Boy, was I fast in preparing to go the the
SM Mall of Asia (MOA) at the 2/F Entertainment Hall (near Kidz Universe) where the exhibit is. Arrived at MOA around 10:30AM.
Great! The programme has not started. Already our special guests are there. A few minutes after I arrived, the programme-proper started.
Generally, I would say the exhibit is a success.
It finished around lunch time. That's when I proceeded to
Glorietta, my usual haunt.
And my usual activity... movies! Decided to watch
The Sorcerer's Apprentice.
A young man discovers he has a great destiny before him as a master sorcerer (Nicolas Cage) recruited him and taught him magic. Unbeknown to him, he has the bloodline of Merlin, the prime Merlinian. It was said the the prime Merlinian is the only one who can destroy Morgana. I enjoyed the movie. Don't know to those who are expecting spectacular special effects, given the concept of the movie.
After, attended the anticipated Mass and had dinner at
Pizza Hut Bistro.
Ingress
This Saturday would be the exhibit of our office's camera club. Since I joined in their activity with the
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines (DSAPI), in partnership with John Chua's
Photography with a Difference (PWD) advocacy, some of my photos were also on exhibit.
We would be setting-up when the
SM Mall of Asia (MOA) closes. Thus, after office, first went home for dinner before going to MOA.
In order to enjoy the heavy task ahead of us, we put fun in it.
Finished the set-up around 3AM the following day.
Scott Kelby's 3rd Worldwide Photowalk
Finally, the photo walk I am waiting for has been approved and opened. The Photo Walk Leader is the
Tilak Hettige. The worldwide photowalk this year is on July 24, Saturday.
Already signed-up (by clicking "Join This Walk") in Tilak's
walk.
Eclipse
Hair-pampering day.
After, decided to watch a movie. Come to think of it, its been several weekends I have not watched any.
Watched
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Series of brutal murders around Forks town have Bella choosing between vampire Edward and werewolf Jacob. What else to expect with love triangles--a lot of giggles from the audience. c",)
George Cabig's Travel Photography Workshop
Our office's camera club invited Mr.
George Cabig to be the speaker during their monthly meeting. Non-members can attend; but, they have to pay a certain fee. They also have the option to become a member. Many new members joined the Club.
The South Chapter of the Club were also able to participate in the morning lecture through the first video conference with Manila.
George Cabig lectured on composition, using his images as examples. He made the talk lively with his sprinkle of jokes.
After, the group went to
Harbor Square where they would have lunch at
Dencio's; then, do a shoot until sunset. Joined the group but left early. I don't think we will have a good sunset that day. LOL
Went to
Glorietta to catch the anticipated Mass and had dinner at
Pizza Hut Bistro.
Video Conferencing
Been surfing the internet to find a way to do video conferencing. The reason? Our office's camera club has invited a speaker. We want even our provincial members to be able to listen into the talk.
These are the sites suggested to me...
MeBeamTokBox
Framed Shots: Heal The World
It would be our camera club's meeting. The monthly photo theme would be Michael Jackson's "Heal The World".
Our guest speakers would be Mr. and Mrs.
John and Harvey Chua. Learned a lot from them.
12 WAYS TO BE A SUCCESSFUL PHOTOGRAPHER
1. Set yourself up for success.
= Learn to dream and believe that your dreams can come true.
= Learn to visualize. See yourself in your mind's eye as a successful photographer.
= Prepare yourself to catch the opportunities that come your way.
2. Be proactive.
3. Stand out.
= Find your niche.
= Specialize.
= Be unique.
4. Reinvent yourself.
5. Go with the best.
6. Learn the paperwork.
7. Be specific.
8. Price yourself right.
9. Keep your pockets separate.
10. Be a pro.
11. Defend your rights.
12. Rake risks.
PRICING FOR PROFIT
* Pricing is about proper matching.
* Match your price with your skill and talent.
* Match your price with your equipment and facilities.
* Match your price with the amount and quality of work you need to put in.
* Match your price with the other values you offer.
* Match your price with your costs (direct, fixed, "invisible")
* Match your price with your required or desire profit margin.
* Match your price with your reputation.
* Match your price with who your client is. It's called socialized pricing.
* Match your price with your client's requirements. Ask for a shot list.
* Match your price with your client's usage.
* Match your price with where (local, regional, international?) your images will be used
* Match your price with how long (day, month, year?) your images will be used
* Match your price with your experience with this client.
* Match your price (upwards) with your competitors.
* Match your negotiation skills with the price you want.
