PATPARAZZI

01.12.08 - Photip #1

I thought I would make myself and this blog useful by sharing a thing or two about what little I know about photography, being a photographer and/or anything related.
So once in awhile, when I can think of something useful or something that might be helpful..

Photip#1 : Poor Man's Pelican

I got this idea from my friend Ramon when i saw he kept his little Powershot in a Lock&Lock plastic case. He was going up a moutain and wanted to keep his digicam safe and dry. These plastic cases are inexpensive, pretty sturdy and best of all.. waterproof.
They come in different sizes so you can keep just about anything in there safely. I keep my archive DVDs airtight and safe from damage in one of those cases (4 cases na to be exact), my Selphy in the larger one with the handle and my pocket wizards in the smaller one. I use that rubber grippy lining to pad the insides if needed.
It's nowhere near as safe or as indestructible as Pelicans but it will keep you from crushing delicate, expensive gear and have them stay dry in case the boat you are on sinks. (wag naman sana)

01.12.08 - Yummy Food

Peach Schnapps Cupcake &
Sweet & Spicy Shrimp-Veggie Hofan
Find out how to make these dishes and more in the Jan/Feb '08 issue of Yummy!
Styled by: Elaine P. Lim

01.12.08 - Wishful Thinking

Candy - Beauty 101 Jan/Feb2008
by Jennie Llamas-Garcia
makeup: Ces Guerrero
hair: Helen Egan
model: Jessica Wilson

01.11.08 - Caramel Red Tea Latte (Iced) & Girlie Mags

01.11.08 - Gift from Starbucks

a surprise came in my email today from Mich De Guzman of Starbucks Phils..
she found a pic of me and peachy at Starbucks Frank Provost in Alabang..
if my blog is accurate this was taken 2 years ago, December 10, 2005 :)
Thanks Mich!

01.08.08 - I'm wireless!

... and i'm a ballhead now too

01.08.08 - My Girlfriend

my first shoot with my Tokina 50-135 :) its an amazing lens, well worth it..

this is the first time iv probably shot at f2.8/3.5 for a full body and have everything sharp..

My Girlfriend Magazine Dec/Jan2008 issue
by: Beverly Joyce M. Dalton
makeup: Tatin Yang for Lancome
hair: Bren Sales

model: Crystal Ozamis

01.07.08 - Bona, Ruins then sick.

we were at Bona, then we went to ruins for awhile.. as soon as i got home.. fever..

01.05.08 - Dizon-Dizon Wedding

coffee before the wedding, 6am at the bride's house

at the church

coffee after the wedding @ sbucks ATC

01.04.07 - Parking

The breakfast table where our cameras are parked before we started shooting for the wedding preparations at 6am in Tagaytay.

A fellow photographer and I noticed how forum photogs would spend spend and
talk talk so much about gear ('gears' to be precise) and comparing equipment,
they talk as if they know they have memorized a handbook on how to be a photographist.
..when all they are doing actually is playing make-believe.
Its one thing to want to learn the craft, want to learn how to take good photos etc,
but its another thing to be a know-it-all, its another thing to want to have praise from
newbies. It seems that there's always someone in forums that needs that reassurance
that he/she is good; "look at me, give me praise, i am all knowing"

i remember when some of the early photo forums were really about learning from
each other, sharing what he/she knows, giving insight etc.
Now its, 'hey iv held the newest camera, i can say that the megapixel ratio to pixel
density of 14bit is as fast as the af servo.. blah blah blah'
Take the Canon1dsMark3(21megapixels 8k$) and the NikonD3 (12megpxels 5K$),
i would love to have any of those cams but for my shoots, its just overkill and unnecessary.
My 8megapixel and 10megapixel backup at a fraction of the cost serves its purpose.
But trust me there are people out there getting those mark3's and d3's for nothing more
than posting anything that will gain attention on forums or on flickr.
One example i remember is one guy talking about the new 14bit feature on the D3.. wow..
all that for a little web resized pic..
probably blown up to nothing larger than an 8R at digiprint.
All that talk, all that expensive gear for nothing more than a little bit of reassurance from someone who knows a little less than you that says "yes.. you are good"

I probably am just jealous of those people who can afford to buy top of the line equipment they dont need or use and dont need to get paid for their shoots...
but i am proud i use a camera to make creative images, and not playing make-believe.
Basta, im all for the craft, im all for people getting into photography, the more
the merrier.. the more people will have respect for us "manong photographers" taking
group pics etc.. get the craft, dont get the crap.