My own MAGIC!

This is my first time to attempt to shoot something stationary, taking on my baby steps to creative photography. I instantly fell in love with the outcome, need I say pwede na pang poster/magazine ads? Just my wishful thinking, hoping to make it big someday or maybe not. I just enjoy photography, I've been taking a lot of portrait shots lately, so I took a breather and experimented on Light Painting. Thanks to Jhay, a friend who introduced me to this technique.

I know my shots are still newbie-ish, I do hope I can better on my next attempt. Was also thinking of buying new flashlights..hmmm! I never thought this would be easy, but upon doing this you have to extend your patience because of the long-exposure setting and the many attempts you need to do to perfect or attain a certain shot.

 I had a previous post on light painting with simple notes on how to do it,

 you might want to check it out.

click here

As Heavenly as this scent...

 This one is fail... not heavenly looking at all! :

My Blackberry 9360. Blackberry would love this as much as I do! LOL

 Bacardi 151 on FIRE!

 Outlining a car.. Thanks to kuya, this was a joint effort to make this possible ahaha

That Rocker Chick!

Photography: Melissa Irasga

Model: Alyssa Villasoto

MUA: Recca Geponia

When you say rocker chick, they are someone easy going, music loving, free-spirited girl yet has an edge and a tough side that hangs out with the "band", though if we wanted to possess a just the image, we can always omit the band (hehe). Girls know how to rock and express their own individuality.

Alyssa, has given a masculine twist of her sweet and feminine side for this shoot. Though the guitar carrying image reminds me a lot of Alanis Morrissette, whom we all or most of us knew rocked in the late 90's and early 2000, my epitome of a rocker chick. Young girls like Alyssa who have great dreams and aspiration will sure go a long way if they will just go for their hearts desire. Need I say more,  she has totally pulled off this set!

Painting with Light

Painting SAMAL on top of  us... Cool!

Photos by: Jhay de Guzman

I spent my Independence Day at the beach with new friends, apart from the new people that I have met, I also learned how to do light painting. Although, I didn't try it myself, I took some notes so maybe apply it soon to my photo projects. So you think your flashlight is just something that you use during brown outs, well think again, sometimes it creates MAGIC. weeh!hehe

Thanks to Jhay de Guzman, a photo enthusiast like me, for the impromptu light painting shoot, we actually spent most of the night taking these photos. I've been wondering before how they do this technique and it isn't that hard after all. You just need to have the patience and creativity to acquire the photo that you wanted to achieve.

Here are some photos created by Jhay...

 Angels and the little devil

Will you marry me daw?!

kabooM!!!!

 Lovers in Paradise.... sweet!

 The Demonito LOL

Angel... Where's your wings?!?!

These are some tips that I've learned and observed on how to do light painting:

1. Things to use:

 A sturdy tripod

 flashlight

dim/dark environment

and a DSLR (capable of long exposures)

2. Set your camera: 

ISO at lowest setting (100 or 200)

Aperture or f/stop - On a higher number so as to limit the amount of light to enter

Time Exposure - at 30 seconds

3. Keep it simple if you're a starter.

4. Gently trigger the camera shutter, then the photographer slowly steps into the scene and do some magic, remember practice makes it perfect.

5. Then most importantly, share your photos to be appreciated! LOL  

PS: I'm not photo guru, I am just sharing what I have learned :)

 

More photos... Our names painted into light!

The Girls

The whole gang Jhay, Me, Cathy, Elai, Debbie and Chris

Lovely Davao skyline taken miles away from Talikud Island. It takes my breath away. It's More Fun in the Philippines!

Father's Day at Claude's le Cafe de Ville

 Very rustic interior with a hint of Filipino design

We celebrated father's day yesterday without my Tatay (father), it's sad because we're not celebrating it with him, but I am glad that we had a quick chat the day before greeting him advance happy father's day. He may be miles away, but he's always with us in spirit. 

  

We spent a very lovely time at Claude's le Cafe de Ville, located at Rizal Street, Davao City. It used to be an ancestral home of the Oboza Family, a prominent family in the city, that turned into a landmark dining destination here in Davao. It is nice to know that there are several structures such as old homes here that are preserved so as to be appreciated by the new generation at present time.  The wooden structure reminds me of my grandparents home in downtown before, though not as nice as this, there's this nostalgic feel because I used to hang out at my Lola's wooden house, unfortunately it was torn down in the early 90's. Old photos of the couple and antique items are decorated the restaurant interiors.

I don't get to eat here often, so I took at lot of photos of their interiors hehe They used to be situated in front of Rizal Promenade, they used to have a small area that can only accomodate a few diners, but their new location is more spacious that they even have exclusive rooms, garden and parking space inside the compound. When I was a kid, I used to wonder what's inside this house, so here it is turned to be a beautiful place to dine. 

Me goofing around with the painting, gigutom na. Anyway's I am posting the food we had from appetizers, main entrees to dessert. This has been a great dining experience. The food might take long before it us served, but they are also serving complimentary appetizers while waiting (the first photo below). 

APPETIZERS

Main Entrees

and lastly....

DESSERT

Creme Brulee

Claude's Cheesecake 

(With blueberry, mango and strawberry topping)

Their serving size is just right and may be shared for two. It may be pricey but it's worth to experience good food and dining at time during special occasions. Here's the whole gang during our father's day celebration. Until next food blog post!