Friday, December 01, 2006

The SM Megamall Photoshoot

Except for the Manila Baywalk photoshoot with Jovy, I haven't had much bigger photoshoot after Taal. Everytime I visited their shop in SM Megamall, Maldita would always nag me for a photoshoot. When I would ask for a venue, all of them would answer me in chorus the most familiar word, "Here!"

Seriously, I don't think a shop can be favorable for a photoshoot with lots of things to be considered: customers coming in and out; the distracting elements everywhere; I didn't have a flash; lastly, the activity could be against certain company policies. Anyhow, it was just for fun. So, why don't just do it quickly?

My gears are the following: Canon EOS 750QD; Quantaray 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6; and Perutz Primera Color 100.

Wondering why I didn't use digital? I simply miss shooting in film. I missed the thrilling experience shooting with film, a thrill brought out by the idea that mistakes need be eliminated as every mistake is a waste of film. It's the thrill of not making any optical mistakes during the shooting that keeps rushing my blood.

I repeat, the venue is not conducive for the photoshoot with the presence of distracting elements everywhere. It didn’t really demonstrate the simplicity that I was aiming for. Yet again, it was just for fun...


My girl, Princess Jennie, este, Princess Jovy :-)


A stare...


Princess Jovy with bunch of flowers.


Nice bokeh...


Left to right: Jovy, Maldita, and Marlyn.


Left to right: Jovy, Maldita, and Marlyn.


Jovy and Maldita.


Jovy's portrait with Maldita sneaking from behind.


Jovy and Maldita with their smiles.


Obviously, Jovy and Maldita's working environment.


Maldita was not looking at the camera.


Princess Jovy and Aling Marlyn.


Jovy with Marlyn in her contemplative mood.


Marlyn and Jovy - all smiles...


Marlyn and Jovy are real sweet friends.


Jovy, Maldita, and Marlyn both love flowers.


Marlyn, Jovy and Maldita pose with their Tsinoy friend Steve.


I have to arrange them this way so the photo won't look monotonous.


Just another shot with Steve.


Maldita in her sweetest smile.


Maldita was lost in her thoughts after her weekend vacation in Baguio City turned out disastrous. Her friend Babe accidentally reformatted the multimedia card of her mobile phone camera that contained all her Baguio photos. She has nothing to be posted to her website. Too bad :(

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9 Comments:

At 7:23 AM, December 01, 2006, Anonymous said...

love all the pictures...maayo!

 
At 2:21 PM, December 01, 2006, dodongflores said...

Hi, is this Manong Frank? Salamat :-)

 
At 10:08 AM, December 02, 2006, Anonymous said...

Hi Dodong,

First of all I hope you are OK after that devastating typhoon hit the Phil yesterday.

The pics are fine. The ladies are very pretty.

I am wondering what type of film and scanner did you use to process these images.

Please dont hesitate to ask me if you have some questions regarding digital work flow. This subject is my expertise . I create a digital workflow to photographers here. They consult me for color management like creating profiles etc.

I hope to talk to you soon.

Gil

 
At 5:32 PM, December 04, 2006, dodongflores said...

Thanx for the offer, my friend Gil. Yes, I'll do. The moment I'm free, I'll ask you to teach me about digital workflow. Thank you very much and thanx for visiting my blog :)

 
At 11:33 PM, December 07, 2006, Dennis said...

Hey Dong: Lumipat ka na pala sa blogger..ayan nakaka-pagcomment na ako. Congrats..the photos are very lovely..Kumusta sa GF mo ha? at kay may na rin..:)

 
At 7:57 AM, December 08, 2006, dodongflores said...

Okay. I'll say your Hi! to her. Mag-attend ka ba sa X'mas Party tomorrow?

 
At 1:32 PM, December 08, 2006, Leah said...

great shots...
I can see the love of your life all smiles for you...lucky mo ha?

 
At 10:04 PM, December 08, 2006, ghee said...

cool shots and nice models :)

thanx for signing in my guestbook :)

 
At 2:51 AM, December 09, 2006, dodongflores said...

Hi, Leah and Ghee! Maraming salamat po :-)

 

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