A Shot In The Dark

Photography never came to me as a calling. It simply was a hobby done due to its availability at the time I gave it a go. Never in a million years did I imagine it to turn out the way it has in my life today. Of course, after giving it much thought, practice, and time, today is a far cry from where I truly want to be.

It was a big risk what I did and I don’t believe regret has ever fallen upon me because of the decision I made. I do wish I could’ve realized it sooner.

To all those who ever believed, to all those who ever trusted, to all those who still remember, thank you. It wasn’t an easy decision, it still isn’t, but you help me get by.

You give me hope. You give me a reason to live. You give me guidance. I thank you all.

Photos taken with my Olympus OM-1 with a Kodak Portra 400

Accept To Progress

This egocentric world has taken over our outlook in life. We only consider our individual thoughts and actions correct; what everything else thinks, says, or does is wrong, unless we approve of it. And how fucked up have we become?

Why can’t we just accept each other for who we are and what we continue to become? Why are we all so afraid to understand? To fall in love with new things? What is stopping us from loving each other? Where is all the hate coming from?

How can we allow this fire continue to slowly burn this urge to break free from the shackles this society has kept us in? How do we break free? Am I doing this alone? Is there anyone else with me? If and when we do get out, are we all free for the right purpose?

Photos taken with my Olympus OM-1 and developed by Sunny16 Lab.

Appreciate

A lot of times, we forget to notice the little things that take part in our day to day life. Have you ever realized how we take breathing for granted? It has become so involuntary that we forget it’s importance – life. I read this quote earlier this year and have sworn to live by it for the rest of my life:

Little is needed to live a happy life.

My inborn affinity for nature has never faded and I doubt that it ever will. Being around it brings so much life into mine and I can never thank Mother Nature enough for it. I mean, just look at those colors the sky has to offer!

This post is here to remind you to never stop appreciating the little things in life because they matter the most. Be humble. Be kind. Be reminded what brought you to where you are today.

Photos taken with a Nikon D300 during 4:45PM – 5:00PM sunset.

Lack of Self

By now, some of my readers would have probably noticed how I have somewhat of a battle with myself. All these unknown, unsettling emotions constantly flowing within my system. It’s tiring.

I had a session last week for work in a public park around the Quezon City area. I must say, the play was quite picturesque. It was such a breather for me and my friend/co-photographer, Hershey. Work has been extremely stressful and having to go out and be surrounded by nature like that, with the scorching heat and all, it was refreshing.

I’d like to share with you the photos I took whilst waiting for our client to arrive at the venue.

The search for myself is an unending and unpredictable one. How do I know if I’ve found it? When will it ever end? The answer lies with happiness. Pure, beautiful, and unconditional happiness.

Be Gentle

Be gentle, that’s all I ask. Be gentle, it’s a simple task.

Redo

Jolted by the intensity of the wind swung by life, I’ve been in a rut; in a slump; stuck, if you will. Things haven’t been clear (when have they ever been?). Especially with the type of photography I want to do. There’s fashion, travel, photojournalism, and fine art. I simply can’t decide on what I want to specifically focus on. I know, I know, I shouldn’t succumb to society’s rule on just doing one thing. As much as I’d love to be a jack of all trades, it wouldn’t hurt to be a queen of one kingdom for once, you know?

Anyhow, I’m babbling. Here are a few photos I have re-edited in lieu of the self-teaching I am doing for Adobe Lightroom filters. This self-teaching is being done just so that I don’t impulsively buy filters available online for thousands of pesos. Sure it’s an investment! But it’s not the investment I need to make at the moment. Again, babbling. 

Enjoy.