Happy 2nd Anniversary, Litratong Pinoy!
April 3, 2010 by T
Filed under General, News & Updates
HAPPY 2ND LITRATONG PINOY ANNIVERSARY
EVERYONE!
It seems like it was only yesterday when we had our first weekly challenge, remember this? Look at us now, on our 2nd year anniversary! Maraming maraming salamat sa inyong lahat na patuloy na tumatangkilik sa ating munting grupo. Dahil sa inyo ay inabot natin ang ikalawang taon na ito at dahil din sa inyo ay aabutin pa rin natin ang ilang pang taon. Mula po sa team Litratong Pinoy (Thess, Lino, at Ronnie) – Mabuhay kayong lahat!
Sa pagseselbra po natin sa taong ito ay sasamahan po tayo ng ating panauhin na propesyonal na potograpo. Siya po ay si Ginoong Carlo B. Carlos. Pinagbigyan po niya ang aming paanyaya at pati na rin ang aming maigsing interview. Maraming salamat sa iyong pagbibigay oras sa aming paanyaya G. Carlos, hanggang sa muli.
Halina kayo at kilalanin natin si Carlo!
Please tell us something about yourself:
Having been a local of Paranaque for the longest time, this is where I met my future wife, Judith and was blessed with a bright and adorable son, Jeremy. I finished my college degree in Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Don Bosco. Travelling is one of my passions and photography was an avenue to this.
When did you first realize that photography was for you? Was it love at first shot?
I am a fan of visual arts, “mapa” painting, drawing or photo. I found a manual camera from papa’s old stock and gave it a try. I really had no idea about cameras before. Even how to load a film. My first try to expose a film was really off. And I said to myself I like to learn this. When I tried to show my first roll to my fellow photographers, they laughed at it. Well, that’s the start of my new challenge. Sometimes we all just need a good kick in the butt.
Have you had any formal training?
I took workshops from FPPF basic and advance – under Vic Sison, Ed Santiago, Deri Ibarra. Lighting seminar of Allan Raso and Jay Alonzo. But I did not stop there I went on attending other short seminars from PhotoworldManila and from other pro photographers. I listen well when I have a chance to chat with professional photographers and stock on pile of books on photography. Up until now, I dream of enrolling myself in a bigger school. On the contrary, I now found myself teaching basic class.
What kind of photography do you do? Do you always enjoy it?
I usually do photo events – corporate, wedding, debuts. But I cater more on corporate accounts. It’s the challenge and passion that keep me going.
I learn from every project I accomplish and these have taught me well.
What are the pros and cons of being a photographer in the Philippines?
There are few who appreciate photography in the Philippines probably because there are more important priorities that people seek. But we can see the transition nowadays, it’s much more improved compared to the film days. People now realize that photography is important as documenting a particular event.
Do you mind sharing with us your equipments?
I started from Nikon and never tried other brands.
I have Nikon F80, Nikon D70s, Nikon D200, Nikon 24-70mm f2.8, Nikon 12-24mm, Nikon 80-200mm f2.8, Nikon 18-200mm VR, Nikon 60mm f2.8 macro,
Do you have any favorite daily lens to use?
I’m fond of using prime lens. I used to have 24mm f2.8 and 50mm. Had to let them go, to get the 24-70mm f2.8 lens.
For portraits, I go for 80-200mm because it really isolates my subject from the busy background. I use this particularly in fiestas. Though it’s heavy especially when carrying it around for about 6 hours.
If you will choose from your photographs, what would be the top 3 and why?
The girl from the fiesta at Dipolog. I love the light and I captured her smile without any setup poses.
On the other hand, this 2nd photo was a setup. This is the photo of my son with the our pet “Sandy”, entry for a photo contest. I enjoy working with my family. Its like a bonding moment for us at the same time I enjoy what we are doing. I was glad it won but that was just the icing on the cake.
And lastly, I shot the Laguna de Bay and captured the morning sun rays. This won a prize. I was still using 35mm film format here. I woke up very early and went to the location. I hunted the location and arranged the permit for that specific idea.
Could you please tell us something about Exposure Camera Club which you founded?
We founded the club after our basic class from FPPF at Intramuros circa 2000. The original name of our club was Hubad. Meaning Hubad sa kaalaman. “Started from nothing.” We are 7 seven in the group. We love to travel and shoot places around the Philippines. We had 2 major exhibits. Now we have our own projects that we can say generate some income to sustain our passion and learning through experience. And still learning . . .
We changed the name to Exposure, medyo iba kasi ang dating at mahirap maka-recruit ng members eh. They thought that it was something like an obscene club hahaha. We want to limit our membership to achieve the manageable number of members.
If you weren’t a photographer, what do you think you’ll doing instead?
Maybe I’ll be still in visual arts. I have a digital printing business which I also enjoy doing.
Any words of wisdom you can share with Litratong Pinoy members?
Photography is an art, express yourself through that medium. Enjoy & love what you are doing. That’s how to keep the fire burning.
And use your talent in such a way to inspire others to change or move on to a better state. -end
More photos by Carlo
You can find Carlo B. Carlos at: http://www.carlo-n-judith.com
Congratulations Team LP! Happy Anniversary!
Thanks Sir Carlos for the input! I enjoyed viewing the wonderful shots, my fave would be the sabungero (or maybe he’s just a man with a rooster)…also the woman with bilao at mangga, ang ganda, capture na capture ang mga emotion!
.-= Mirage´s last blog ..Sweet =-.
Happy Anniversary mga ka LP! And an added note, just recently, the photo world cup that is being run by the FPPF, with the theme “where the streets have no name” Mr. Carlos bagged the 1st place, and his wife got the 2nd place… Now how about that? Thank you very much sir Carlo for taking time to grace our site…
happy anniversary.
saya naman. i’m happy to be part of this group
congrats din kay Mr. Carlos. Sana pwede natin cyang makuha para magturo hehehe
.-= upto6only´s last blog ..PHOTOHUNT: Sweet Kiss =-.
Happy Anniversary sa lahat! Wow! Congrats Mr. Carlos. More power to you and your wife. Happy Easter everyone!
.-= Ladynred´s last blog ..Sweet (Photohunters, Pink Saturday) =-.
Happy 2nd Anniversary Litratong Pinoy! More Power. . .
It’s an honor to be here in LP.
@mirage & Ladynred thanks po.
@upto6only – sure, right now I’m teaching basic photography in Q.C.
@lino salamat din, and will wait for your winning entry too.
happy 2nd Anniversaray to Litratong Pinoy! i may be slumped recently but i can proudly say that this is the only weekly meme [well other than Lasang Pinoy hehe] that i ‘almost’ regularly do! hindi man ako makalibot gaya ng dati, pero my loyalty will always be to LP! both LP’s haha!
nice job Mr. Carlos and thanks for gracing the show! haha!
more more more to LP, opkors to Ms. Admin!!!:) and to everyone!!!
Happy Easter guys! :!
.-= ces´s last blog ..semi-homemade, but 100% true! =-.
Happy Happy 2nd Anniversary sa ating lahat! Maraming salamat sa lahat ng members ng Litratong Pinoy..looking forward to spending more years with you all!
Mr. Carlos, maraming salamat sa pagpapaunlak mo sa aming samahan. Gustong gusto ko ang mga kuha mo, lahat sila ay may ‘story to tell’ …more power to you and your wife as well!
HAPPY EASTER, everyone!
.-= Thess´s last blog ..kaBULA-ang katotohanan (LP 99) =-.
Happy Anniversary to Litratong Pinoy!!! and Thanks to Mr. Carlo, I absolutely love the picture of his son. It’s very sweet!!!
.-= Willa @ PixelMinded´s last blog ..ABC Wednesday: K is for Kendrick =-.
@Thanks ces, willa, & thess
Glorious Easter Sunday to all!
Happy Easter and Happy Anniversary!!!!
.-= arls´s last blog ..LP: Hibla (String) =-.
Maligayang anibersaryo sa LP! (kahit na nawawala ako parati huhuhuhu….) hindi nakakalimot na makitingin paminsan-minsan at mangarap na makasali uli
.-= iska´s last blog ..Lakad… =-.
Happy Anniversary ka LP! Kahit bago lang ako peo enjoy na enjoy ako Team LP!
Mr. Carlos, lahat ganda ang kuha paborito ko silang lahat!
Keep up the good work!
.-= Ebie´s last blog ..Wildflowers in Bloom =-.
Happy Anniversary LP!! Wow nice shots Carlo!
.-= jennyL´s last blog ..On Holiday Mode =-.
Happy 2nd Anniversary Litratong Pinoy and congrats to my brother Carlo for all the very touchy LP photos as always.
I currently residing abroad and to me “Litratong Pinoy” always keeping me close to home no matter what the different climate and/or culture that I am going thru every day of my life.
I agree, we have to be ready to capture the moment that’s why I bought a nice handy built-in camera/video on my cellphone (hehehe) and take a pic in a snap. We can leave everything behind but not our memories… I guess pictures are part of our life just like internet. (LOL)
@ebie & jenny – salamat po =)
@antonio – hey bro, kamusta na?
happy 2nd year LP..
wow tagal ko na palang hindi nakak join..
love the shots Carlo…
sana madami din akong equipments gaya mo…
.-= emotera´s last blog ..N-Viro. CLEANING THE DIRTY WATER =-.
Congrats sa Litratong Pinoy, very nice and professional shots, ang gaganda lahat, keep up the good work!!!!
.-= 2nette´s last blog ..Happy Easter to All !!!!! =-.
Sana maraming taon pa para sa Litratong Pinoy! And more power to Ginoong Carlo Carlos! Galing ng mga shots.
Keep on snapping!
wow! what an inspiring set of pics! thanks for sharing your talent with us, carlo =] we’re happy to see the beauty of the Philippines through your lens =]
maligayang LP anniversary sa lahat! salamat sa pagbabahagi ng inyu-inyong mga larawan, saloobin, at kaisipan =] salamat sa libreng linggu-linggong lakwatsa sa pamamagitan ng LP =]
.-= ian´s last blog ..Wordless Tuesday: JOY =-.
Happy anniversary LP!
.-= luna miranda´s last blog ..Don’t tell a lie [LP] =-.
Maligayang anibersaryo sa LP! (kahit na nawawala ako parati huhuhuhu….) hindi nakakalimot na makitingin paminsan-minsan at mangarap na makasali uli
.-= iska´s last blog ..Lakad… =-.