August 29, 2008
Start spreadin' the news...
I will be in New York and California this September. It will be a vacation but I wouldn't mind squeezing in some work in between days of eating cupcakes, walking on bridges and hopping on planes and trains.
If you're about to get married and living in New York and California (or other nearby states) and want to schedule an engagement portrait session with me, please email me - suplada80@gmail.com.
If you have friends who are about to get married and living in New York and California (or other nearby states), please send this to them.
I can do digital or lomo engagement portrait shoot. Golden Gate Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, crazy subways, busy streets - my cameras are ready for them.
:)
Shoot Sched:
Sept 14 - NY
Open shooting date for California:
Sept. 25-29
August 19, 2008
Dress to Kill
How far will I go for my 365 Project?
So far, this far.
August 16, 2008
August 7, 2008
Beautiful Tuesday on an ugly Wednesday
Yesterday, around 6:30 pm, I parked my car outside Astoria Plaza. Being paranoid with spare tire robbers, I double checked my spare tire under my SUV. It was there. Chained.
After five hours of waiting, shooting, waiting and breath-holding (because somebody's breath stinks - no, not Tuesday's) I found myself walking back to the car. I tried to check the spare tire from afar. I had a gut feeling that my spare tire had been stolen. Again.
My guts were right.
In less than 3 weeks, my SUV's spare tire has been stolen twice. The first time, I didn't notice it was gone until our family driver told me.
This time, I ended up making a blotter report at a nearby police station.
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Living in a third world country with a corrupt government makes people do stupid stuff. And I know for sure that whoever stole it needs money more than I do - or at least that's how I'd like to think about the situation.
So my paycheck for this shoot will go to my spare tire.
Whoever stole my spare tire - fuck you.
August 1, 2008
40th Day
I went to Heritage Park at the Fort today after closing the shop before six.
I was late for the mass as expected.
Hazel met up with me at the front door.
"There's a presentation for An" she said.
As we walked in, I looked around the room and it was filled with men in barong and in coat & tie. The women was all dressed up as well. I was wearing my typical everyday clothes. So this is how people in Court of Appeals looks like I said to myself.
We stood for a while and watched the slideshow of her childhood photos. We'd laugh at her mom's narration as she explains how An loves to have her photos taken on the bed of different hotel rooms - in different countries.
Hazel and I would smile every time a funny-posed An photo would flash. She was a well traveled woman. She loves the water - a good swimmer and diver. She loves nature. She was an artist, an aspiring photographer and a really good dancer. She have lots of friends and she was loved by many. She's an intelligent woman and no doubt the life of the party.
Today is An's 40th day. I believe the heaven's gate is opening for her arrival.
Anskoy, wherever you are, thank you for the laughter and friendship. We will continue to remember you until we meet.
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This photo was taken during An's rowing exercise along Pasig River. She was the first person to ever trust and hire me to shoot her team.