Shooting Series #1

Ok, I'm sorry for being out for so long. I come bearing photos though! Last thursday was my very first photoshoot with no other than my girlfriend as my model. Here are some of the shots! All I had was my camera, my tripod, a borrowed reflector, 5 mins of sun for shooting, and a beautiful model.

Enjoy!

Photographer: Me
Model: My girlfriend
Location: Tierra Bella Park

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The 4th UP Touch Rugby Invitational Games

Ok, so last January 23, 2010, I had the opportunity to shoot a touch rugby invitational tournament in the U.P. Diliman Sunken Garden. I had a really great time because the sun provided me with very high shutterspeeds, even at 100-300mm. I was able to borrow my friend's telephoto lens, which I used for most of my shots.

My gear that day was my usual Canon EOS 300, a 50mm f1.8 and a 75-300mm f/4-5.6 and 4 rolls of 200ISO film.

Check out Touch Football Pilipinas' official flickr site for more of my photos of this event.

Check out more of my photos in my flickr site - http://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscogmm/

My Mamiya RB67 Pro SD

Finally, I got my very own Mamiya RB67 Pro SD. I got it from Hidalgo for around 10,000 pesos. It came with a 645 back and a 180mm f/4.5 K/L lens. The seller, bossing Allan, said that it was around 80mm in the 35mm format. Anyway, I bought one Fuji Neopan Acros 100 film to use for a test roll. We went to Manila bay to take some shots. It was really an experience.

Thanks to Nat(pangantot) and Edward for coming along to Hidalgo. MF Day woohoo!

Here are a few shots. Click to see the image in its original size.

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With Age comes Wisdom..

Many a times, he has given me useful advice. Well, most of the time, it's about preparing one's self so that I would not get mugged or robbed at night. But still, this man of 84 years is still alive, drinking kicking, and oozing out with invaluable know-how that can only come from years and years of life experiences. Peace Lo. :)

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