Dustin Carbonera likes Martin Schoeller
Kevin Bacon by Martin Schoeller
**photo taken from this site
I like Martin Schoeller.
His works, I mean. I saw his works in a magazine and man, was I impressed! I love headshots; they are so personal.
What I love about his works is that they are raw; no skin editing, just lighting set up and shallow depth of field to highlight more the the face, specifically the eyes and the mouth.
The other cool thing about his works is the unity that it brings–with one backdrop, lighting and tone. His photographs also does not just bring unity, but also equality, as his collection does not just feature who’s who in the society today, but it ranges from the known to the unknown.
His work is something I would love to do as well; the raw feel of it brings authenticity on its message. Equality and unity: two things we should all realize right now.
As much as I would love to have my pictures included in his collection, well, I just can’t… so I tried making my own. Haha. Yes, i don’t have the lighting set up but tinkering with Photoshop will have to do for now.
Dustin likes Martin Schoeller
Jacqueline Yabut | Her Black Magic
Jacqueline Yabut | Her Black Magic
She never fails to capture me with her beauty, just like magic.
A little shooting upgrade. The shoot was done in Indios Bravos (Makati) with my master Keo Saulog. The shoot was mostly his, but this portrait is mine. 
All the TL Ladies
All the TL Ladies
Here’s Anne Suarez, Elenie Escorial, Crisanta Sayno and Charitess Canog… all of them are our TL Ladies.
TL stands for Team Leader. Haha. And this was shot at work. Yay!
The Stage Boyfriend
The Proud Boyfriend
She is now, officially, a proud graduate as well.
Well, she already graduated for months now, but it is just last Wednesday that I got her diploma.
If not mistaken (and I know I’m not), she is the first in the family to have her college degree finished. And this college diploma is also the first. Nonetheless, all of her older sisters (and a brother) did very well in life.
So here I am, flaunting proudly her diploma. So proud.
Yeah, stage boyfriend. Haha!XD
***photo taken by George Putong. Pic grabbed from his multiply site: http://gputz.multiply.com
Bakbakan 5 : Muay Thai and MMA Showdown
Bakbakan 5 : Muay Thai and MMA Showdown
Just as Bruce Buffer says it in UFC: “It’s time!”
Team Biagtan and Lotus Central Mall, along with other sponsors Asian Star Balita, National Muay Thai Kickboxing Council of the Philippines, Skycable and The Bomb 91.9, presents with pride Bakbakan 5: Muay Thai and MMA Showdown.
With the success of the other four installments of the contests, here comes another great clash, with fighters contending to become the best. Every fighter will have the same arsenals: all of their eight limbs, but will differ on the thirst and will to win.
The battleground will be at Lotus Central Mall’s fourth floor. August 8 will be the Day of Reckoning.
For other information, you may contact Master Ray Biagtan of Team Biagtan at +639108630931.
Relax, I’m just going back to…
…yes, back to the green landscapes of DLSU-D!
I think it has been a year or so that I have last set foot on this school. Man, I sure missed the place, the people, the atmosphere. Everything’s very different inside of it. When I was in college, I can’t wait to go out, but coming back here is just…uh, nostalgic?
The original plan was to: get Jacque’s diploma, go to the BroadJourn General Assembly, and give Mars (college friend) her 2007 yearbook. What really happened was a mini-reunion as some familiar faces turned up for the event.
A campus tour? The DLSU-D radio booth
After the GA (well, I missed most of it), we went for a “tour”. Sir Artin (college prof) went on to brag changes on the facilities used by current students. Bummer. We now have a better studio.@_@
With Ms. Sarile and Mr. Valerio
Of course, to complete the “reminisce” part is to pay visit to our dear department head, Ms Sarile. Had some chat with her, and I was really a bit shy because….yes, I am not in the media industry as expected from a journ graduate. 
"The Dopple Gang"
Here’s Christian Taluban (current journ student) and William Eusores… alleged look-a-likes of your truly. Do they really look like me?
I missed these guys. T_T
Of course, the customary group shot outside. Haha. 
Sosyalera.net | A Mirror of the True Pinoy street lifestyle… the “sosyal” way
Sosyalera.net
I was browsing for random sites and googled whatever word popped in my head. I forgot what was my keyword but thanks to that, I found this wonderful site–Sosyalera.net
With her witty use of the Filipino language and nasty (but true) remarks on some social trends (err, trends?), I immediately got hooked with this blogsite.
Truly, her tagline “Street Fashion. Social Ranting. Pinoy Jologs Culture.” really lives up to its name. To Leyn, thanks for being a good (and responsible) writer.
I really suggest this site for reading. She’s like your Bob Ong, girl version, with inclination on fashion. Hah.
AKO MISMO vs ANO TAYO
Ako Mismo (Chris Tiu) | Are we being mislead?
According to the website of Ako Mismo:
Ako Mismo is a patriotic initiative anchored on optimism. It is a battle against indifference and the feeling that the individual is helpless. Amidst all the bad news and negativism gripping the nation, Ako Mismo provides a refreshing message of hope and empowerment. It is an apolitical and inclusive movement to energize and rejuvenate Filipinos, especially the youth, and move them to action. It is our collective desire that the action arising from our individual commitments as Ako Mismo advocates will mobilize a groundswell of change, contributing to a bright future for our country.
Sad reality about these kind of “advocacies” (e.g. iamninoy), they tend to lack the “real drive”. Yes they are well publicized but the fact that their advocacies really do not make noise on the drive they are pushing through, rather, they become mere fashion statements. They are indeed cool but come to think of it, who did realize what they put on the “wall of commitment”? Yes, I thought so. Nobody.
The entire act of putting up the “advocacy” is to help people have this focus onthe goal of a better tomorrow for our nation. It seems that we are but mere citizens blinded by fad. (warning, cliche ahead) Sad, but yes, true.
Look out DAVAO! Project Headshot Clinic is headed your way!
Project Headshot Clinic goes to Davao!
Be part of the new Project Headshot Series!
The team behind the successful Project Headshot Clinic has a new advocacy. Headed by visionary photographer, Niccolo Cosme, the new series aims to promote unity of the Pinoy Youth. Through each participant’s headshot photo, they recognize that they belong to one barkada, sharing the same hopes, dreams and aspirations of oneness.
This timely advocacy will gather different youths across the country — gathering high school and college students and young professionals from Baguio to Davao.
You can be one of almost 2,000 youth advocates that we are taking photos of for free. Together, let us send the message of unity – one headshot at a time.
REGISTER NOW!
http://juanpatag.multiply.com/journal/item/35/Globe_One_Youth_Headshot_Clinic_Manila_
http://site.globe.com.ph/web/guest/485?sid=37pol28ed1npi1245157763681
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Personal note: Please do join the advocacy of uniting the nation, the coolest way possible. Project Headshot Clinic, btw, is the brainchild of renowned fashion photographer Niccolo Cosme.
Jacqueline Yabut | Inside her Quarters
Jacqueline Yabut | Inside her Quarters
No other way to know her better personally but to go into her quarters, her private place of solitude–her heart.
This was taken at our couch at home, just chilling.
