6. 02.
1. Couples
I have encountered a lot of couples and also their families who treated us really well just like family even for just a day. And seeing the couples so much in love makes me think about my own wedding. Also, I cannot forget a sermon way back, a priest asked the guests why are they here?or why were they invited to the wedding? He said its not just to witness the wedding (and eat good food), but to bless the couple and their married life.
2. Food
Most of the time we have the same food as the guests, great buffet food from different caterers. But I got used to eating a full plate in 3-5 minutes because most of the time, that’s the only time we get to eat.
3. Travel
Although the farthest that I traveled because of a wedding was in Tagaytay, it’s nice to be able to travel for free, shoot in new places and it’s also a great opportunity to bond with the team while traveling. My fellow photographers have traveled not just around the Philippines but in other countries as well.
4. Beauty
All the beautiful things about a wedding from the church and reception setup, the gowns, the flowers and other details (and also the bridesmaids and guests)
5. Family
Thank you to my Imagine Nation family. Thank you to our mentor and friend John Mateos Ong and all photographers/videographers/assistants/graphic artists of Imagine Nation who I have worked with. I really learned a lot in my more than 2 years of shooting weddings and prenups, and it helps that everyone was willing to share their knowledge with each other.
I still love Photography, I thought about selling all my gear but decided not to. I’ll be back shooting sometime but maybe in a different field (like architecture/landscapes, sports and/or concert photography). For the meantime, i’ll concentrate on my Web/SEO business first. Thanks everyone!
27. 11.
Tomorrow will be the start of Bo Sanchez‘ Kerygma Conference 2009, this years theme is Dream Big, Win Big!
I really like this years theme, the title says it all. I have always known that God has big plans for me but before, I was content with having small dreams, but now I am starting to realize again that I have big dreams and God wants me to achieve those dreams.
More pictures from the Kerygma Conference 2008 (My portfolio site is still under construction)
I am a big fan of Bo Sanchez, (I will reserve a long article about him soon), I have listened to his talks and read his books, even though I have already read most of the wisdom contained in his speeches and books, I think his gift is putting it into words that anyone can understand. Although I was raised Catholic and very religious before, I am in a point whatever your religion does not matter, it is all about having a relationship with God, I came from being religious to being a spiritual person and that made my life a lot better.
I am also a member of Bo’s Truly Rich Club, where he teaches financial literacy to be a Truly Rich person inside and out. You can Join the Club Here. I also subscribed to his GodWhispersClub.com. The daily emails that you’ll be receiving is truly inspiring, it is just like having your daily horoscope but much better:)
Imagine Nation Phototography will be in charge of shooting the event as volunteers, I will be shooting (and listening) on Sunday. I have volunteered in this event for the past 3 years and it is really a good experience attending this event, maybe next year, my wife and I will be attending this event together:)
30. 07.
Just announced, a new nikon in the family, the Nikon D300s:
Features: (Difference from D300)
- HD Video Recording with autofocus and external mic
- 7fps and 8fps with battery grip
- Dual memory slot for CF and SD
- Quiet shutter-release mode
more info at http://www.dpreview.com/news/0907/09073007nikond300s.asp
Also Announced today: Nikon D3000 + 70-200mm f.2.8 + 18-200mm 3.5-5.6
In a dilemma again, which one to get, the Full-frame D700 or D300s?
10. 01.
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Features:
Touch Screen and/or stylus
Music/Video Player
3.2 Megapixel Camera
Expandable MicroSD 8gb card included
Wifi
GPS
Nokia Maps
more features at nokia.com.ph
The first gadget that I bought on launch day. These two phones have almost the same price when they were launched, 3650 (Around P18-19K in 2002) and 5800 (P19990 in 2009). Bought this 2nd hand from a friend for 13K.
What cellphone technology will be there in another 5 years for my next upgrade?
Review of the new Nokia 5800 XpressMusic soon!
28. 08.
Nikon D90 available in September
- 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
- 3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD (same as D3 and D300)
- Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection
- Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
- Illuminated focus points
- Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
- IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
- 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
- Expeed image processing engine
- 3D tracking AF (11 point)
- Short startup time, viewfinder blackout and shutter lag
- Slightly improved viewfinder (96% frame coverage)
- Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening
- Improved user interface
- New optional compact GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)
- Same battery and vertical grip as D80
- Vignetting control in-camera
- 72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback
14. 08.
Another Nikon DSLR is on the way! Nikon D90 with Video???
I am thinking of upgrading my d80 to d300, but i’ll wait for the full specs of this camera first.
1. 07.
Nikon just announced a new DSLR, the Nikon D700 (almost same specs as the D3 but with no internal battery grip)
Related Articles:
- Nikon USA D700
- DPReview D700
- Nikon USA SB900
- DPReview SB900
18. 05.
One of Imagine Nation’s photographer recently bought a new toy (itago na lang natin siya sa pangalang JD). The Nikon D3 is a great camera, specially at high ISO for low light shooting (clean images up to ISO3200) and fast shooting speed for action shots (9fps), which I need both for 2 types of photography that I like: wedding/events and sports photography.
But the price is out of reach…$4999 (compute niyo na lang). I’ll just settle for the Nikon D300 which I hope to buy on our trip to HK in October.
Me with the D3+70-200 f/2.8 VR
