Water color in my Photos

I shot these at around 6-7 pm, when I went to Anilao, Batangas. I wanted to see how slide film will handle long exposures. I was surprised with what I got. I did not have a tripod and had to put my camera on top of a flat surface. I still managed to shake a bit. Surprisingly, it turned out better than what I expected.

30 secs @ f/4.5

2 mins @ f/4.5

Check out this set - http://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscogmm/sets/72157624140811218/

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Two models are sometimes better than one!

Last Saturday, my girlfriend traveled to my home town in Bulacan. We watched a movie, ate food and basically hung out. Although by 5 PM, I was taking her photo near the basketball court and the front lawn of my grand parents' house. My sister also put down her books to join us for an impromptu shoot.

For this shoot, all I used were my canon slr, my mamiya rb67 pro sd, 1 BnW 35mm film, 8/36 Kodak Ultima35mm film, and a Fuji Pro 400h 120 film, and of course, Mr. Sunlight.

Here are some of the photos from the shoot.

One lesson I learned from using my RB67 with shutter speeds of 1/20 and below - Get a tripod. I should've gotten some great shots but for some reason, maybe my hands were shaking, or the mirror inside the cam was too strong, they ended up as somewhat blurry.

Anyway, first two pics were from my mamiya, and the last one was from my canon. BnW photos to follow. My friend is still processing it.

Also, update on the rechargeable batteries all the way from china. I got them already. I hope their life is better than what I'm expecting. More strobist photos next time!

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Check out the whole set - http://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscogmm/sets/72157623895803291/

P.S.
Check out my friend's bnw photos here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/buuucs/
He uses range finders, tlrs, etc. and processes his own BnW film.

Sunflower Power

These sunflowers would always bloom during the Graduation season here in the Philippines, particularly, the one in the University of the Philippines Diliman Campus. This was shot beside the road leading the the UP Oblation.

It's funny how something so beautiful can last only for so long. A couple of weeks or so and they're out, ready for the count. We'll just have to wait for next year again.
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This photo is dedicated to Vic* and Francine*. Hope next year comes for both of you, may it be together or not.
*Names have been changed to protect their identity and privacy
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I was only supposed to be an observer. My girlfriend and her friend wanted to shoot the sunflowers and I wanted to come along; but along the way, she let me take a few of her photos. I think they turned out well. Some had really harsh light though. Anyway, enjoy!


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Check out this set - http://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscogmm/sets/72157623895787465/

Korea Shots

Ok, here are some of my better shots when I was in Korea. There were supposed to be 5 rolls for the trip, but when the scans came back, there was a note that said that one of the films were unexposed.. so I only received 4. Too bad.. I forgot what was in that roll. Oh well. I'll post in a few days my test shots for my makeshift studio + a very important lesson I learned. LOL.

Enjoy! :)

        This photo was shot with expired film. I had this film lying around. All I know is that it was subjected to above average heat. So maybe the aging process hastened. Anyway, hope you enjoy this set :)

One extra tidbit. I was able to find Neopan Acros 120 films at last. So expect new Mamiya photos soon. Damn Lucky 120 films are a waste of money and time. Don't even bother. Two rolls, both defective. tsk.

Anyway!

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For the Korea set - http://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscogmm/sets/72157623888549594/

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.

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Mamiya RB67 and the Soup Kitchen

photo from http://shooterslab.com

Ok. It's been too long since I've posted here. Honestly, school's been hell. There's always a lot to do and this limits my shooting trips and sessions. So anyway. I've decided. I will not venture into the digital photography scene. I have decided on getting myself a Mamiya RB67, from ebay or hidalgo quiapo, and go into the medium format biz.

I've been torn whether to get a dslr, for practicality, or a mamiya, which I feel more strongly about. "Digital pics don't strike me as much as film does." That's what exactly came into my mind. That's the reason why I'm getting a Mamiya rb67 soon, hopefully. I'll have to search for a good 2nd hand one. It'll probably cost me around 12,000 to 15,000 pesos, so yeah. I might get a body, with wtf and probably a basic lens for now. possibly 90mm or something.

I also feel that I'll eventually get bored with shooting digital (coz almost anyone can do that). I like the challenge of carefully taking my time in composing a shot. Anyway here are some of the soup kitchen pictures and some other random photos that I took.

By the way, my friend developed my Ilford negs (which are looooong over due). I'll just have to get them scanned and I'll post soon!

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Photography, I'll be there in a bit!

It's been too long since I have touched my camera. It's been too long since I've fiddled with the settings, since I've loaded up a fresh roll of film. I've been really busy with school and I really needed to catch up on some things before resuming my hobbies. It sucks but it's how things are. Hopefully, in a few days, or in a week, I'll be up and running again.

In the meanwhile, here are pictures from the most recent roll of films. I haven't updated my flickr yet so these are the only photos that you guys can check out. I'll upload everything soon, so just sit tight.

Oh yeah, If you have any thoughts about my photos, drop me a comment! :)

** Lastly, I'm happy to say that I now have a tripod. My mom found her old tripod when we were cleaning the house, from the flood that occupied our house for a day. It was the Ondoy storm that sent the flood water rushing into our home.

Before I post the pics. I'd like to give a short intro. Basically, the photos came from rolls that I shot during the Makati Photo Trip, The UP Diliman trip where I used the Kodak Bw400cn. The rest are random pictures, with me taking a shot at portraiture. I used some pics of my niece for here birthday gift. The fujicolor 400 ASA films, which I thought were not expired, turned out to be expired so yeah. All the colored photos were shot with the fujicolor film. I was also able to borrow a 50mm 1.8 prime lens for some shots. Anyway here it goes.

What gear should I get? Canon ef 75-300mm f/4-5.6 or Canon ef 50mm f/1.8

Ok, here's the deal. I am interested in getting additional gear to back me up for when I go on shoots.

Basically, I want to get the telephoto for when I go on photo trips or when I start shooting sports events. I need the range so that I will not have to go closer. No duh. lol. This will help me for when I decide to pursue street photography.This will probably cost me Php 6,800 to Php 7,000 (around $140) at the very least.

Now, I am interested in getting the prime lens because my org in my university will be setting up model shoots and I would like to be able to have the option of using the prime lens for intense bokeh photos. Also, I've seen sample photos and I must say, for the price, it produces outstanding pictures. I really want to use this lens when I load my camera with the Ilford delta 3200 black and white film. This will probably go for Php 3,500 to Php 4,000. ($70-80)

Help me out guys. I need help!

Or maybe I can follow my girlfriend's advice and save for a dslr to cut down on my expenses. Lol

*update - as of now, I am planning on saving up for a dslr, probably a used one. I'll still use my film camera for when I shoot traditional black and white!

First batch of film

Camera: Canon Eos 300 Analog
Film: Iso 100











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