Thou G | Battle Battle Saga Saga

Thou G presents...

One night, while people are already inside the comforts of their rooms and sleeping… A war was starting to form…

Patrick's Heart Attack!

Patrick Llapitan and Ronald Biyo clashed because of some unknown reason! Patrick took the first attack with his famed “Heart Attack”, perfected only by one entity aside him–the Yellow Care Bear! (??).

Ronaldo Biyo's Pancit Ooggle Attack!

Luckily, Biyo was able to block the attack and launch his own. Another legend was recreated when he used the Pancit Ooggle attack–a famed and banned form of energy force used by ancient Chinese soldiers against the invading Mongolian Barbeques!

The final blow!

But alas! No one can outdo each other in the match, forcing them into an overtime (??). Both of them used their final techniques and…

Done. There was silence…

** This is a very silly post. Haha! XD

Elmo, Kiko and Me

Elmo, Kiko and Me

Hi Elmo this is Kiko.

Kiko, this is Elmo.

Hey! I can be a good host for a children’s show… given the kids don’t vomit the moment they see me.XD

So sorry for the outfit though, I was about to sleep when this hit me.

Sesame Street turns 40!

Sesame Street on Google!

When I opened Google earlier, I stumbled upon this very happy “Google” logo. It’s the Sesame Street!

To those who does not know, Sesame Street is an educational show that used to air between the early 70’s to it’s fading years in the early 2000s.

I was not a fan of the show; I am more of a Batibot kid.  But my love for these kind of program shows my insight on how the development of youth nowadays. Please tell me I am right this time.

We are now on an era in which good manners and good education is now shadowed by the love for violence, gore and yes, sex. These things has pushed the likes of Sesame Street and Batibot at the sidelines to rot.

The result? The aggressive and angry youth, unbeknown to what true character and virtue should be–something that could have been supplied by the said educational shows.

Because of this, I really miss Batibot.

Sadly, Power Rangers killed Pong Pagong.

 

A Perfect Sunset

WhoHearts23 | A Perfect Sunset

At last! A sunset pic for us. We were trying to have one before back at Batangas but we missed it. This time, we reallt waited and did not sleep. And thanks also to dear God, who parted the dark clouds lingering moments before this shot was taken.

This, for me, is a perfect sunset–fitting a perfect day with Jacque.

Found new light with David Hobby

Well, for photographers, lighting is almost everything. If I have to rate how important it is, it will rank 10 because it will determine how sharp or light a picture can be. Whatever effect you want to achieve, proper lighting always is your most powerful tool.

Photography is indeed a very expensive hobby/profession. The cameras could cost 30,000php at the least for brand new units. Lens can range from 2,500 php to 500,000. And when we talk about lighting, external flashes can cost from 14,000 php at minimum price.

Well, here comes David Hobby, the original Strobist (and the term was even invented for him I believe). He sheds new light on how to use common things to produce a well-lit photo. I must be a caveman not to really know him before I was able to read his profile at this month’s Digital Photographer Philippines.

I must say, you will be seeing more of me browsing his work and learning his craft.

Thousand G | A Bond like Brothers

Thou G | A Bond like Brothers

They are a group of people who is bonded more like glue, more than any bond that we have in the world–a bond of blood.

Thomas Beck’s take on Dustin’s “A Year Older”

Thomas Beck's Me and I

Who wouldn’t be happy when someone comes up to you and said he was inspired with your work? Right? I mean, I’m not a known photographer (yet, just wait and see), but to have a comment like Thomas Beck’s, it makes you work hard on your craft.

You can see his work on his page here.

Thank you Thomas Beck (of Switzerland).

Here’s my own work:

Dustin Carbonera | A Year Older

Jay Ar Igno | Original Sin

Jay Ar Igno | Original Sin

It has always been man’s sin. It has always been man’s weakness.

Man’s strength nullified.

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It is not an apple. It was never an apple.

Whoever said it was an apple?

Apple? Why apple?

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Here’s Jay Ar Igno, this time portraying man’s downfall. According to the Good Book, it was the woman who tempted man to taste the insatiable Fruit of Knowledge and Wisdom, but why didn’t he resist? Because it has always been his flaw.

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I think this is Jacque’s shot, and my post process.

Janus and Dan | This is just the Beginning…

At last, I am now allowed to publish these.

Dan Dela Cruz and Janus Kilala are  co-workers in TeleTech and they entrusted me to take the shots of the most memorable time of their young lives: marriage.

Yes, they tied the knot last July (a very laaaaate post indeed), and are now happily enjoying their married life together (although they have been living with each other for the past three years along with Janus’ parents).

Here are some pre-nup pics (picked my faves haha!). Wedding pics are next in line!

The Suede Mafia

I recently had the chance of having subjects for a “theme” that I wanted to make.  I wanted to shoot a Mafia-style theme, but not just headshots though, but scenes just like in movies. Didn’t have time though, and models, but this set , I think, is the first step.

Btw, the inspiration came from playing Mafia Wars, a game I’m am currently addicted to at Facebook. :s

And oh, the models I have here are my Operation Supervisors and my Operation Manager (David Conche). Well, they really didn’t model for me, they just asked me to shoot them. I just edited this as I wanted it. Haha. So, not counted as a real photoshoot by me eh? Haha.

David Conche | Don Damon

Carlos Mascardo | Don Mascardo

Charitess Canog | Donya Eksenadora

EJ dela Cruz

Elenie Escorial | Don Elenie

Cherie Rance

Crisanta Sayno | Don Tan Sayno

Anne Suarez | Don Anne Suarez

Next time will be a real photo shoot, hopefully a collab with my master/mentor Keo Saulog, who is a real addict on Mafia Wars.