Shutter Box Philippines :: Digital Photography and A Whole Lot More

Photography is a good business. While in the city, many people need their own photos for their I.D. and other school requirements, when applying for work here and abroad, and for birthdays, baptism, debuts, weddings, anniversaries, and other social occasions. In short, those in the city, and even in the provinces, need photos in many instances.

Many have found photography not only a worthwhile hobby but also a good source of income. The Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, Inc. (FPPF), the organization behind the unprecedented growth of photography in the country, is holding a series of workshops for those who want to become professional or start a business in photography.

(more…)

“Fashion is basically full of life, vibrancy, and dynamism.”  – Sara Black

Fashion photographer Sara Black is also featured today in Manila Bulletin.

Read the whole article at http://www.mb.com.ph/PIPE2006083072450.html

Rudy de Leon is featured in Manila Bulletin’s Picture Perfect column for August 30, 2006.

You can check out the online article @ http://www.mb.com.ph/PIPE2006083073072.html

Or grab a copy of todays paper to see some of his work.

Manny Librodo, renowed Filipino photographer based in Thailand, bags the 3rd place in The Digital Camera Photographer of the Year 2006: Art of Travel.

His winning photo entitled “Road to Nirvana” was taken in Luang Prabang, Laos.

Link to: Manny Librodo’s “Road to Nirvana” winning entry

On another note, Marc Aviles, a fellow Filipino photographer based in Singapore, was also recognized for having his photo entitled “The Fisherman” achieve “Commended” status.

Link to: Marc Aviles’ “The Fisherman” winning entry

Flashback to April 2006.

Manny Librodo and Marc Aviles were both awarded “Highly Commended” status for their photos under the Digital Camera Photographer of the Year 2006: Powerful Portraits category. Manny’s winning entry was “MYSTIC“ while Marc’s winning entry was “Mother and Child“.

Fastforward one month later (May 2006)

Richard Larios, another Filipino bagged the top spot in Digital Camera Photographer of the Year 2006: Dramatic Landscapes category with his “Mangrove tree” photo.

Fastforward to July, 2006 

Ruel Tafalia, also another Filipino based in Singapore, was awarded the “Commended” status for his winning photo “High Speed Boat” for the Digital Camera Photographer of the Year 2006: Action & Movement category.

Fastforward to present time.

Watch out for the results of the Black & White Category. Good luck to Manny Librodo, Richard Larios and Phoebe Aviles (Marc’s wife) who have several editor’s choice and reader’s choice photos which got in the Black & White category. Voting will close August 30, 2006. Hopefully another Filipino photographer will bag the top spot.

Best of luck to Manny and Richard who will be vying for the overall Digital Camera Magazine Photographer of the Year 2006.

This definitely is the year for Filipino photographers. Hopefully there will be more Filipino photographers who will be getting the top spots next year.

Thanks to Sir Manny Librodo and Marc Avila for giving additional info on other fellow Filipino photographers who won in the contest.

WHAT : PHPhoto EB

WHEN : September 30, 2006 (Saturday) 2-10pm

WHERE: St. Ignatius Clubhousem, St. Ignatius Village, Quezon City

REGISTRATIOn FEE : P500/pax (but if you are able to pay by September 15, you only pay P400.)

There’s going to be lots of games and on the spot contests. Dinner will be served and giveaways will await the participants.
Classified Ads for the EB 

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. So, if you need to get rid of some photography stuff, email the details to kenneth at kennethyuchan[at]yahoo.com by September 25, 2006. PHPhoto will then post the list of things that are up for sale during the EB so that other members can check them out.

Only photography related items please.

Please deposit payment to:

BPI S/A # 0095-2918-64
Account Name: Alfredo Legaspi.

Please email a copy of the deposit slip along with your name to dodie1561[at]yahoo.com.

More info about PHPhoto: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/phphoto/

Canon Camera Users EB @ OWG this Thursday, Aug 31, from 630pm-12midnight.

All Canon camera users are invited! To register kindly call Edmund Capili or Monch Nocon
at 8192074, 8105094.

• FREE dinner, drinks, and freebies courtesy of Canon Philippines.
• Four Top Fashion Models and Zion Band provided by MediaTrix Talent Casting Studio.
• Clothes by Pia Gladys Perey.
• Styling by Arnel Zulieta.
• Cars and big bikes by Orange
• Event management and studio facilities by OWG.

You may view the ongoing exhibit of Paul Syjuco Art Jewelry at Gallery 1, Illustrador ng Kabataan at Gallery 2, and the Richard Larrios Landscapes-Arvin Javier Sculptoyz at Gallery 3.

6:30 pm - Start of registration

7 - 9 pm - Models shoot

9pm - 12 mn - Movie on photography and free flow discussion and getting to know your fellow arist/photographer colleague.

Well known personalities, artists,photographers, writers, stylists etc are invited to mingle.

This Thursday event will start the weekly Thursdays gimik at OWG from 6pm-12midnight.

Everyone is invited to come every Thursdays. Camera Clubs and Egroups can use the place for free for EB’s. There will be weekly free model shoot. Spread the word around folks.

Join the Canon EB this Thursday and explore the many possibilies Canon Camera brings!

Thanks!

Ross Capili
Managing Director
OWG

JP will be store hopping on Thursday (tomorrow) to get sponsors for the PHPhoto EB scheduled on September 30, 2006.
Since its been a while since I was last there (years na ata) I decided to go. We are going to meet up around 11am. Anyone else want to come? Text me lang!

–
John Mateos Ong
www.imagine-nation.org
artist_ph[at]yahoo.com
0917-8111471

Sigma SD14 — Sigma Digital’s Single Lens Reflex Camera with a full-color-capture direct image sensor.

It will be launched on September 26, 2006 @ Photokina in Cologne, Germany.

More info @ Sigma SD14 Website

Thanks to parapudaw of PiPho for the heads up on this one.

Bob Atkins has a side by side comparison of the Canon Rebel 400D, Nikon D80, and the Sony A100.

Check it out @ BobAtkins.com

Bohol “Visions of Peace” photo exhibit needs entries

by Rey Anthony Chiu

Tagbilaran City (28 August) — JUST how does a Boholano imagine peace in the country?

The most revealing image of peace situation captured in the unmistakable eye of the camera from a Boholanos viewpoint may just be a National Peace Consciousness Month highlight for September. This happens as the Government of the Republic of the Philippines-Monitoring Committee (GRP-MC) is coming up with a peace photo gallery, which opens to Bohol photo entries.

Set for launching within September or October of this year, the Visions of Peace photo exhibit attempts to explore peace possibilities here and in the Philippines.

With this, GRP-MC is now inviting students, professionals and photography enthusiasts to submit photo works exploring themes related to peace.

(more…)