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Randy Le’Moine International Photography Contest

Posted by admin on November 5th, 2009 | 0 comments

I got this through a Facebook ad.

Photo Contest Theme: URBAN
- Any photo that will showcase the urban environment we live in: people, objects or structures

Contestants may upload to the contest page with a maximum of 3 images each of which must not be any larger than 1000 px and be no larger than 2 MB.

Deadline of submission: November 27, 2009 12:00am EST

Prizes:
1st Place – $50 Gift Certificate from B&H Photo and a 8″x10″ Limited Edition Print signed from the Randy Le’Moine Photography Collection.

2nd Place – $25.00 Gift Certificate from B&H Photo

Runners Up – 4 people will be awarded 4″x6″ print

The prizes are not as grand as a Sony VAIO laptop but it’s definitely worth joining.

For the upload page and complete contest mechanics, click here.

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Scott Kelby’s Digital Photography Books

Posted by admin on September 11th, 2009 | 0 comments

A must item in a Photographer’s Christmas Wish List this year:

Digital Photography 3 BoxedScott Kelby’s Digital Photography Boxed Set, Volumes 1, 2, and 3

(Available at Bookoto.com for Php 3,500)

This attractive boxed set includes:
The Digital Photography Book
The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2
The Digital Photography Book, Volume 3

Scott Kelby, the man who changed the “digital darkroom” forever with his groundbreaking, #1 bestselling, award-winning book The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, shows which button to push, which setting to use, when to use them, and hundreds of the most closely guarded photographic “tricks of the trade” to get budding photographers shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos with their digital camera every time they press the shutter button. Scott tackles the most important side of digital photography–how to take pro-quality shots using the same tricks today’s top digital pros use (and it’s easier than you’d think). Each chapter is packed with plain English tips on using flash, shooting close up photography, travel photography, shooting people, and even how to build a studio from scratch, where he demystifies the process so anyone can start taking pro-quality portraits today! Plus, he’s got full chapters on his most requested topics, including loads of tips for landscape photographers, wedding photographers, and there’s an entire chapter devoted to sharing some of the pro’s secrets for making your photos look more professional, no matter what you’re shooting.

In our Online Exchange Gift with my fellow Twitter Bebots last year, I had the Book 1 as part of my Wish List and unfortunately, Santa didn’t give it to me. This year, I’ll include Book 1 again (as per budget guidelines), still hoping that Santa will grant it to me this time. :)

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Win a Master Imagine Nation Photographer Wedding Contest.

Posted by admin on September 9th, 2009 | 0 comments

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If you are getting married not later than November 30, 2010, here’s your chance to win one of four labor only wedding packages from the Master Photographers of Imagine Nation Photography.

All you have to is just answer the questions posted daily starting September 10, 2009 (Thursday) and send the complete answers to the email address that will be given on the 8th day. First four couples to send in the correct answers will win the prizes. The answers may be obtained from their website.

For the complete mechanics and requirements, please log on to Imagine Nation.

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How To Search For A Good Wedding Photographer.

Posted by admin on July 19th, 2009 | 0 comments

Weddings, under normal circumstances, happen only once in a lifetime. With this in mind, it is a must that one carefully get the best wedding photographer to capture their very precious moments. There’s no second chance, nor a replay of the events, so every moment, every emotion must be artistically captured by the hired photographer. One point to look at this: “Long after the band stops playing, the guests have gone home, the flowers have wilted, all that will remain are memories and photographs.”

Searching for the perfect wedding photographer is one of the toughest decisions that the couple will have to make. The important factors to consider are: the skills, the rate and the availability. Searching may be a daunting task but here are some ways and tips on how to easily do it.
1. Attend bridal fairs. Tons of wedding photographers converge in expos offering their lowest rates possible or compete their packages to others by offering lots of freebies.
2. Read the latest wedding magazines.
3. Join bridal e-communities and peruse closely their supplier ratings.
4. “Google” for a wedding photographer in your locality. For example if you hail from the East Midlands, you can search for “Nottingham Wedding Photographer“.

Speaking of wedding photography in Nottingham, I found one English photographer’s site whose works are promising. Looking at his portfolio, you can certainly tell that he has the eye in capturing those magical wedding moments. His package rates are also competitive. In fact, you can avail their impressive services for as low as £300 for a package. After the wedding, the couple would definitely want to see their photos right away. He has this 28 days guarantee where you can have your processed images for free if they couldn’t deliver on time. This goes to show that he certainly works superb and fast.

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Manila Kiddie Party Photographers.

Posted by admin on May 22nd, 2009 | 0 comments
We held a party for my son last March for his 1st birthday and I’ve got a first hand experience of how daunting it is to hunt and search for the right (and I have to emphasize, affordable) photographers who specializes in shooting baptisms, kiddie parties and the like.

I compiled a list of Manila-based kiddie party photographers whom I have greatly considered for my son’s party and hopefully, this will help moms in selecting the best lensman for them who will capture their kid’s event artistically.

1. John Aguas Photography
Website: http://www.johnaguas.com/

2. Jeff and Pia Lopez Photography
Website: http://shootandscrap.blogspot.com/

3. Ging Lorenzo Photography
Website: http://www.ginglorenzo.com
Blog: http://photosbyging.blogspot.com/

4. Cute Prints Photography
Website: http://cuteprints.multiply.com

5. Ces Kasilag Photography
Website: http://ceskasilag.multiply.com/

6. Michelle Morelos Photography
Website: http://mmorelos.multiply.com/

7. Dino Lara Photography
Website: http://www.kiddiemoments.com/gallery/

8. Jo Lim Photography
Website: http://jolimphotography.blogspot.com/

Please note though that, except for John Aguas and Jeff Lopez, I’ve not dealt with the other photographers yet so I can’t fully vouch their rates, service and works. This entry just aims to provide a short directory of kiddie party photographers’ sites/galleries/portfolio who are well sought and most booked in two fora that I’m a member of. This is in pursuit to help those who are currently planning their child’s parties. For further feedback, supplier reviews, ratings and other questions, please check out the Girl Talk Kid’s Parties and Preparations Thread.

For moms who have other information about their child’s recent party’s photographer or if simply you have a reco in mind, please drop me a line or email me (maileen1[at]yahoo[dot]com) so I can include them in the list.

First Kiddie Party Shoot.

Posted by admin on May 16th, 2009 | 0 comments
Photography is one of our common passions between hubby and me. Actually, I got interested first into such when I started digital scrapping a few years back. It is from then that I thought, photos indeed are the greatest way to preserve and cherish each valuable moments of our lives including those random details and instances we encounter each day.

When we bought our S3 IS toy more than a year ago, it is then that I realized that hubby has the eye and skill of capturing great photos. So I encourage him to try and he got interested…thus, I didn’t have a hard time convincing him to buy our very first DSLR, which is our “Nikky”, a Nikon D60.

After a few months playing with Nikky, guess who who’s more better now in terms of capturing images with great angles, nice aperture and good concepts…he is. This afternoon is his first ever kiddie party shoot. Our niece, Kylie, is celebrating her first birthday and my SIL contracted his services..of course, for free. It’s a nice opportunity for the husband to practice more of his photography skills. Who knows, in the near future, he’ll be contracted for photoshoots with a fee.

Lawyer-Slash-Photographer.

Posted by admin on April 22nd, 2009 | 0 comments
Just browsed Atty. Raymund Fortun’s photoblog this morning and I’m just amazed how he manages to squeeze in this hobby/business (he covers weddings) to his overly busy trial and court schedules and proceedings. Further, I’m just amazed how his right and left side of brain equally function well. They say that dominance of either side of the brain determines if one’s more creative or logical. In his case, neither part is dominant..or should I say, both are.

Just to recap, he’s a member of the defense panel in Erap’s plunder case. He’s also the lawyer of some of the biggest stars in showbiz. So that only means, his name is big in the court and justice world. Then check out his calendar (specifically the month of December) how is he fully booked with weddings. He’s also one of the voted Top 10 suppliers in Weddingsatwork. Yes, he’s now also one of the most sought after wedding photographers these days. Perhaps, “Atty Photographer” should now be his title. LOL.