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Electrolux!

2009-06-17T01:24:00.000-07:00

I usually have a hard time finding clothes that actually fit my rather small frame. The Philippine garment industry does not cater very well to the 125 pounds and 5 something feet tall citizens. I have to invest in Chinese made garments from the UK based Topman brand. These fit me so well but at the same time, these are very expensive investments. I learned about frontloading washing machines and the idea that it does not stretch the fabric of your clothes. That’s pretty cool since my mother still uses the top loading kind. I remember watching them stick on the walls of the washer after the hyper spin. My fashion is my investment. Clothes are investments for me, I see to it that they fit me and the money I spend on them is well spent. It defines my mood and it shapes my image as the person I want me to be. I recently learned that frontloading machines work better than top-loading machines because they do not stretch clothes. The clothes just “tumbles” inside the washer. This is a good idea because it is gentle on my clothes. Washers like these really complement my clothes, especially those which are valuable and expensive.

I won at the Nike-PDI Shoot Out Contest

2008-05-21T00:06:00.000-07:00

I've been a Nike fan all my life.
I've idolized almost every Nike athlete there was.
I used to train for UAAP track and field and play basketball with Nike.
So when my friend ym messaged me about this contest, I know I do not want to let it pass me by.

Had one problem, the age limit was 16-23.
I'm 24.
But I figured, what the heck.
I emailed them that I was 24, and said, "Just Do It.

A week later, they emailed me, saying they will get in touch with me next week.
Had a problem, I was bound for Hong Kong that week.
Good thing the airplane left us.
Our flight was at 3pm.
Nike called at 4pm.

After Hong Kong, we had the shoot for Nike.
Rules were that:
We cant let the athlete pose for us.
We cant use flash.
We can't get inside the court.
It was hard because it was in a low lit gymnasium in Taguig.
It was hard because the gymnasium was owned by a rival company, thus it was hard to place shots.
It was hard because it was low light.
It was hard because there were more than 20 people practicing in the court.
Add the fact that i suck miserably at photoshop.

Anyhow, after a month of waiting for the results,
I won.

Just Do It.
Check out the PDI today, May 21 2008.

Thank you God, thank you Vea Alvaro, Arlo Vicencio, Miles Montecillo, Aaron Vicencio, Francis Cruz. Jimmy Alapag, Pearl Perlada and Josh Reyes!

Late Post for April

2008-05-04T21:36:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! I know its May already, and I haven't put up a blog yet for what happened in April. So here goes, I went to Hong Kong with my friends April 3-7, I didnt really had the chance to
shoot artsy fartsy and way cool travel photographs there but, was able to squeeze in a few =) Hong Kong, according some photographers, is one of the cities thats full of lights at night (found about that when I was researching about the city before leaving Manila). It really didnt disappoint, although, I kind wish to go back there soon when its New Year, i just cant help imagine how its cool and flashy the lights there are going to be. =) I posted my Hong Kong tourist photos here, a few blog entries back or on the previous blog, couldnt really remember at this time.

Also, bought a 2nd hand n70 music edition phone, it is equipped with a 2 mp camera phone; here are some of the shots I took recently with it. The good thing with a camera phone is that you can probably take it anywhere without the hassle of a huge and heavy dslr on your shoulder. Took it out in some instances around the streets and took some photos with it. (Unedited of course)

It was a slow month for me after that, good thing I had some things to keep me busy though. Then there's the usual pondering and day dreaming that always starts my day. =) Oh, immediately, when I got back to Manila, I had a shoot for this Nike contest I got myself into. Not sure if I will win though, the wait is killing me and with that, I’m not really expecting shit from it now, but a part of me is keeping my fingers crossed. The agency says that it will take another 2 weeks for the winners to be announced. Basically, I had to shoot Jimmy Alapag, one of my PBA players I look up too, while doing his practice with his teammates. The shoot was this: no flash or strobes, using available lights only, plus I can’t make him pose and stuff. So its more like a documentary kind of stuff. It was hard because of the low lighting and fast action involved. Whew, I’m just glad its over.
Honestly, during the shoot, I was imagining I was Aaron Vicencio shooting a Ateneo UAAP game, dunno why, but AV has always been one of the photogs I look up to.

By Miles Montecillo of Ogilvy

Hehe If I win, I’m going to get 20k pesos worth of Nike GC’s plus bragging rights, so in one of my “alone in the mall” moments, I decided to photograph my “looking forward to buy shoes” if ever I win the contest, however, I’m really not expecting, so I’m posting it anyway just incase some good friend of mine decides to buy me these =).

Oh, I made this in the Nike ID =) NICE

Also, there was this instance when I was able to get close to a really big harp during a shoot haha was quite amazed by it actually. =)

Stile De Vita, an up and coming lifestyle magazine in their test run, launched their magazine where I was part of the contributing photographers there, do check it out =) Don’t know where to find one though hehe Hmmm what else, uhhh… I think this was also the month where I did some work for PDI again, not much though but I’m really happy with the one whole page of exposure given to me on one assignment =)

And yes, I fucked up a shoot for a regular client. What an eye opener. Anyway, I’m posting it here still

Being a Tourist in Hong Kong

2008-04-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

This blog entry consists of a not so much detailed account of my Hong Kong trip with friends last April 4-7 2008. Here I try to be more of a tourist than an actual photographer. =)

April 4:
We left QC at 12 pm, because our flight was at 3pm, but of course, I dont know why, but we did not anticipate the heavy traffic. So from Qave cor EDSA to the NAIA, it took us 3 hours. Traffic was so horrible.

Metro Gwapo (dedicated to Andrew de Castro) by Anna Cruz

We ran from the car to the check in counters and So in short we were late. Around 5 minutes or so! They wouldnt let us get in because they said they've already had the check ins inside the plane, so we had to take the chance passenger seats on th next flights.
Bummed, we lounged around the airport terminal floor and waited another 3 hours or so for the next flight.

Yamot.

On the next flight, we got separated. Francis and I were separated from Ate Anna and Ate Mariel because only 2 seats were available for chance. (Eventually, they were able to get a flight the next morning! yey! )

We arrived around 930pm, so the usual airport routine minus the luggage carousel because all we had were carry ons hehe It took us a long time to figure out how to get to Kowloon from the Airport express train because, although some of the texts were in English, it was hard to pin point exactly where we were on the map. So eventually we asked around.

When we got down the Airport express train, we brought out our maps and decided to walk all the way to where we were going to stay, the Marco Polo Hotel Gateway, the walk should have been fast but we got lost along the way haha! We arrived at around 1030pm or 11pm, rested for a bit, had our dinner (Noodles!) at this restaurant , then walked around a bit, then went to bed. ZZZz...

Hefty Chinese servings here!!!
April 5:
We went to Ocean Park! Man! This was the shitnitz! Haha! Ocean park has cool animals and fishes. (Actually, I am a big fish fan, I used to have four 50 gallon tanks filled with Knife Fishes, Bichirs, Pacus and Gars.) The first thing I noticed about the park was
that they had this really big ballon that goes up and down for the visitors to get a bird's eye view of the
first park segment. Then I noticed the Gondola Lifts, that bring you to the other side of the island. Actually, when I rode it, it was something that I looked forward to again because it was soooo cool! Literally on top of a mountain! Giving you a really cool view of the surrounding area! It was lunch time when we got to the other side , and to tell you honestly, it wasnt as hot at EK but it was hot! haha! But I really had a good time there!
Long walks actually, so if ever you are planning to go there this summer, good shoes and shorts and a shirt would be the practical fashion =) Also, Ocean Park is so much cheaper than Disneyland, but Disneyland is still Disneyland!!!

At the entrance

Gondola Lifts, COOOOL!

Anyway, here are the pictures! you gotta love the aquariums and the jellyfish show!!!

A Baby Lion Fish

Whiskers and her mate!

Being a Tourist! haha!

Cool! A Scho0ol!

Didnt find Nemo, but met his relatives

One Big Fucking aquarium! 3 Floors!!!

Pretty Jellies!!!

Yes, they have fresh water fish at ocean park!

I wonder if someone will make a movie cartoon based on sea lions, is there any?

The amazing Bioman and dolphin show!!!

At night, we went around the Avenue of Stars overlooking Hong Kong Island. It was hazy probably the weather or the pollution haha! What’s funny is, almost everyone we saw carried a dslr around their neck, complete with tripod! Haha! I’ll reserve those thoughts on another entry if possible.

Francis and Me at he Avenue of Stars over looking the blurry image of Hong Kong Island haha

The chicks dig me =)

Francis, Manny and Ate Mariel at Canton Street

Wow! too bad wasnt able to get one, but their hot choco is creamier than ours!!! Swear!!!

Making pacute at this chinese girl eating alone. By Francis Cruz

April 6:
We got up late, ate late and dressed up late. We tagged along with the adults who wanted to look around and shop, funny thing was, Francis and I got really really tired, probably the tons of food we ate, and the plenty of walking we did since we arrived. We went to Hong Kong Island for this day and ate a really yummy resto, of course Chinese food! (insert picture here) We rode on the MTR and on the ferry. I was pretty much able to ride every common transport service there is here except the double-decker bus. It was also today when I felt the liberation of not having a dslr. I really appreciated a point and shoot for this trip, coz for me, having a point and shoot means that you are really being a tourist, not having to think of exposure, settings, lens, DOF, angles etc, but just having fun and documenting the trip for yourself and the people at home. My own memories. Not having to impress other people, pretty much shooting for myself. =) You get me? As a photog, every shot you take, you try to get a visual of what you want, I was thinking of having it in a photo album or in my blog or in a picture frame on top of a piano. That’s pretty much shooting for yourself and being a tourist for me, well partly. But I guarantee you, that this is not an entry with the title: “My Hong Kong Trip”, with a short narrative and the rest pictures of the author with her face occupying the 90% of the picture, plus the hong kong tag, god, I hate that. It’s a not a really helpful album or entry for those wanting to see what a place is like. (Hope I don’t offend, but I’ m just stating my own experience and discreetly and merely suggesting an improvement)

At a busy intersection, heading towards the ferry

Down Town?

Usual scene when you are riding the ferry (Hong Kong Island)

Chinese!

Gundams!!! At the Toys r Us

Jet Li

Me, inside the MTR train Chinese and Pinoys in the background

I really dont know where, artsy fartsy shot

The whole party!

Me again

Thai Food Menu

I just had to take this shot! The second shot, I accidentally turned on the flash, hehe sorry

Raw shrimp and other yummy foods

Jamfong ata to eh haha or the other one

April 7:
We got up late again, or did we? Haha I really can’t remember! Anyhow, after a hearty breakfast, we checked our bags in the airport (meron bang ganun sa Pinas?) and went malling for an hour, then we proceeded to Disneyland!!! Yahoo! I’m pretty sure most Filipinos, like me, have dreamed of going here. Hehe Being a Disney baby and all, I was really excited! Picture here, picture there, picture everywhere! Haha! I was pretty much smiling 85% of the time haha! Of course, then later on you’ll realize that hey, that was 3 hours already, then it sinks, wow, Disneyland is small here, I wonder how big it is in the US. But Disneyland is still Disneyland, and I love it! Woohoo! Not much shows though, but definitely no lines!!! It was a Monday! Haha! But lots of Filipinos! I just didn’t get much the High School Musical part, coz all of them were Asian!!! Haha! And some of the guys there were so burly and old looking hahaha! But we had fun!!!

Me being a tourist again!

At the Sunny Bay interchange!

Ate Anna and Flounder

Check out the details on the train!!!

the Disneyland group!

My new friends =)

Malamang ipapapicture frame to ng nanay ko when she sees this haha!

Brother and Sister

Me, at the fountain

The Mickey Mouse Logo! Sayang hindi singkit...

Disney Parade!

Buzz Light Year Astro Blasters! We helped save the world!!!

With Buzz!

With Catv and her siblings =)

Check them out! hahaha! Space Mountain

Haha!!!

at the souvenir shop! didnt buy this though, mahal!!!

HSM Asian!!!

Zach Effron =)

Hahaha! I didnt know I was being photographed! By Anna Cruz

At the PhilharMagic!!!=) 3D Rocks!!!

In front of Sleeping Beauty's castle

Finale of the Golden Mickeys!

Outside the soon to be open Its A Small World After All!

Epalogue:
Our flight was at 945pm, which means we had to be at the airport at 9pm. So we immediately ran again towards the MTR after the magical fireworks because we didn’t want to get stuck in the people traffic heading out and definitely we cannot miss our flight again! Hahaha!
I didnt want to leave actually, but i had shoots to shoots the next day haha! Thanks to the Cruz's again =)

Haha! Clueless? On our way to the interchange

Emo!

Whew, glad we made it =)

Baklitaan Interview

2008-03-27T02:04:00.001-07:00

Was featured in one of the make-up blogs here in blog spot =)
http://baklitaan.blogspot.com/2008/01/jesse-herrera-tirador.html

The name Jesse Herrera might not yet ring a bell in the fashion and photography industry but his immense talent could make him go very far. While he was taking up his bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts in UST, Jesse has been working as a Spongecola roadmanager, segment producer and segment host for ABC 5 while working his way through his passion- film and photography. After graduation, he pursued photography and also engaged cinematography as an apprentice. As of today, his works have graced magazines and broadsheets and he’s currently a probationary member for the Society of Portrait Photographers of the Philippines. Not bad for someone who just graduated March of last year.

Jesse is one of the photographers I’ve always loved working with. His creativity is ever flowing and he never runs out of ideas. Full of spunk and energy, he’s even game to shoot frame after frame even after a tiring day of location shoots complete with unpredictable weather. Whether it be a cat, a dish, or even a water dam, he can turn anything into works of art through his camera lenses and eye for art. As a co-worker, there’s never a dull moment with this guy and given the chance, I’d love to work with him again.

Now, Jesse chats up with me as he agrees to be interviewed for Baklitaan. Looking too at his pictures taken by co-photographers, he sure is excellent in front of the camera as he is behind it. Makes you think of the next Nigel Barker, huh? Oh girls, he’s single and very much available.

1. So how does it feel being featured in a beauty blog as one of our featured colleagues?
Actually, I find it funny and at the same time flattering. For someone like me, it’s nice to know that people get to see my works and appreciate the photos. Its like getting a pat on the back for a job well done.

2. Don’t worry Jesse, I’ll make it less on the “beauty side” though and more on informative. Anyway, why the name Scarlet Photographs for your folio?
That’s Scarlet Photographs - Tirador hehe. I didnt want any fuss on making a monicker. I simply thought Scarlet was a nice name because I’m actually biased then because I had a huge crush on Scarlet Johanssen. I added the word “tirador” to simply say that I pratically shoot anything. =) (“tinitira ko lahat” –JH)

3. Okay, so tell me how you got yourself into photography? Did you just wake up one day and it hit you that you’d want to take pictures?
I love challenges. Some of my close friends had digital SLRs way, way back since I got mine, so I got to tinker around with them a little bit and asked questions. At the same time, I kept seeing photos done by professional photographers and I said to myself, "Hey I can also do that". I started with a video camera, which I used to shoot the behind the scenes for Spongecola concerts, make documentaries and videos for school, so that really got me going because I kinda knew how composition works. I wanted to share with people what I see in people, places and things the way I saw it.

4. No formal training at all? Just practice?
If you consider attending a basic workshop for photography a formal lesson, well then yes. But then, I figured out that what they teach in basic photography I already knew because of the back issues of photo magazines I invested in before I got my dSLR.

5. Part of the decision to become a full-time artist is to convince the parents to allow us to. Did you have a hard time telling your parents that you’d want to go into photography full time?
Yes i did. I had the feeling that they thought that my liking for photography was temporary. We had so many arguments about my chosen field. Both of my parents came from government and banking so, the idea of having a son passionate in visuals is kind of out of their league.

Actually, I'm having second doubts if I want to go full time in photography. Knowing myself, I know that I would want more challenges in life but photography will always be there. I’m not pressuring myself to become a pro-photographer as soon as possible, I’m still enjoying the ride up to now.

6. And I’m definitely sure you’ll make it, with your talent. I’ve seen your portfolio and your work with our shoots. Where do you get your inspiration from with your work?
Most of my inspiration comes from the people around me- the people I see on the streets, other people's work, the people I meet, and the things I see. As a photographer, you have to train your eyes to see even the littlest details in life. Even a simple object to many, can be an inspiration to me.

7. Which celebrity would you like to have a photoshoot with?
There are so many! But to be fair, I really love working with cooperative people. In a shoot, it’s just not about the photographer and makeup artist, it’s all about creating a good photograph as a team, from the models, makeup artists, to the production to the gaffers, everyone! If you'll notice, each post in my multiply account has an acknowledgment area where I thank everyone of pitched in, whether it’s a big contribution or a small one.

8. Describe your favorite photoshoot experience.
My first behind the scenes shoot was for the indie film Pitong Dalagita. I had the chance to shoot 6 gorgeous and talented ladies and the well-bonded crew! It was fun and exciting because of the number of people involved! I have made a lot of friends and really learned a lot!

9. Now describe the worst and how you coped up with it.
It was a corporate account and an event and I was tasked to shoot the people in this "market festival". My job was to shoot them one by one like an ID photosession because graphic artists had to paste their faces in a poster in between 2 celebrities . It was frustrating for me because there was no creativity and worst of all, the people I shot were not really "into" the photosession. I had to do it the whole day for a couple of days. (Had to change details).

10. I’m pretty sure you nailed that shoot anyhow. What’s the greatest lesson you’ve learned so far in this industry?
People will always have different opinions and insights about your work, some may like it, others won’t. But the most important thing is that before everybody else, you are your worst critic. You must have your own standards. Plus, it wouldn’t hurt to hear what other people's opinions are, it’s best to keep an open mind!

11. What else would you like to do in the future?
Well, aside from photography, hopefully I would get involved in a production where I can apply what I learned from apprenticing in cinematography. I’m planning to make photography my second pririoty for this year because I want to learn something new in a new field, probably marketing or PR. But if photography still pushes through, I don’t mind having a lot of projects =) also, I will try to study Photoshop because someone commented that I should learn to enhance my photos to have it have more oomph! Hehe.

Here are some of Jesse's works in fashion and portrait photography:

Wow… a never-ending quest for knowledge for someone so young and so talented. J Anyway, I’ve asked Jesse if he would like to work again with us (Baklitaan girls) in the future and he said “Yeah sure, just contact me!” So don’t fret, this will not be the first time Jesse Herrera graces our blog. Whether it be his full-time job or a sideline or hobby, photography will always make its way to his system, because the passion is always alive!
(To view more of his works, check out Jesse's website at http://martinjesseherrera.multiply.com/.)

March Madness

2008-03-26T18:36:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! March marks the first year anniversary of my not being in college, for those of you guys who do not know, I'm a graduate of the University of the Santo Tomas, communication arts. haha! Its also the first year anniversary of me being a starving artist, I would want to congratulate my parents for getting tired home reminding me to get a "real" job. haha! Long story. Anyhow, March was almost as fast as my February, only, not too many shoots, more on video editing (2) and one shoot with Sir Boy Y.

One of the actresses from the shoot =) "Vietnamese girl/student"

One of the actors, taking a nap =)

Actors and child actresses fooling around =)

Most of the time, I was out of the house, catching up on more friends, and seeing old and new sights! As usual, still pondering on things, but then again, I don't want to worry now on things I have no control of yet, Goodvibes for now, its "summer"! haha! My friends and I hung out at Subic Yacht Club sometime during the first week of March, we spent most of our time there chilling, bowling, swimming and eating! I got home punch drunk from the wine we had, I even took the left over contents and container home with me, so I was asleep with a wine bottle on the way home. Then, we hung out again during the holy week in San Juan Batangas, again, chilling, drinking swimming, snorkeling, and eating, oh yeah, hiking also =) small, world, met some old friends there too =) We were supposed to go out of the country next week, but it got canceled, bummer. Anyway, its my bro's graduation on saturday, I hope he does well in his career, so I won't have to work hard no more. haha!

APU at the subic Yatch Club (self timer)

Ugly self Portrait

APU fooling around, taken by Arlo Vicencio

APU in a falls, near Mt. Makulot in San Juan Batangas (self timer)

Photos by me =)

By Arlo Vicencio

APU with the Labog's, photo by Tita Cristy =)

Also, I got this email from Nike, its about a contest I joined in, hopefully I win, coz im really a Nike fanatic and i love playing basketball, I think I'm pretty good at it too! haha!

Dear Martin,

Congratulations!

You've been selected as one of the five participants to shoot Jimmy Alapag!

Thank you for joining this contest.

We will get in touch with you regarding the shoot schedule early next week.

Thank you for your participation and good luck!

Regards,

Nike

also, about the Jinxs, Im telling you guys here, about the contest because I try not to believe in jinxs!!!

Oh yeah, I forgot, I am now a member of the Society of Portrait Photographers of the Philippines! Going to take my oath, sometime early April =)

During the 12th year anniversary celebration of SPPP

Also, watchout for this magazine called Stile de Vitta, im one of the contributing photographers there, one of the editors there made up up some crazy stuff about me in the contributors page haha! its going to be launched sometime early April, so you guys stay tuned =)

Scarlett Photographs --- Copyright © Jesse Herrera. All rights reserved. My images may not be reproduced in any form without my expressed/written consent.

FFF - Fast Fun February

2008-03-22T04:39:00.000-07:00

Hi friends! ive been doing event photography lately and ive been shooting for myself =) it was a crazy but fun month last Febuary! Played catch up with some old friends lately, man nakakamiss ang high school at college! Made new friends din! Did a lot of pondering also. I mean a lot. but life's been soo good lately, so its good. Anyway, The picture above is about the Nokia Pilipinas RP Youth Bball Team published sa Business Mirror. although, marami na lumabas na copies nung pics, eto palang nakikita ko so i was happy kasi impretty sure, ako lang me ganyang shot sa kanila haha =) lets all wish them good luck as they try to balance school and basketball glory haha

here are some of the pictures i took recently =)

Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban

Nokia RP Youth Basketball Team

Get a load on this guy's experession haha
gettin down and deeertay!

An owl. puyat! haha

Scarlett Photographs --- Copyright © Jesse Herrera. All rights reserved. My images may not be reproduced in any form without my expressed/written consent.

also, i broke up with someone.

from arlo's blog =) http://arluga.multiply.com/journal/item/8/Were_over_

After three great months, Jesse and I officially broke up. To make things worse, we both didn't find the courage to do it face-to-face. Yes, we broke up through text. :(

Arlo: jog bukas? 5pm?
Jesse: Pwde ako today. Plano mo? text text nalang sa time bks
Arlo: pnta ako event ni bea. magmomodel sya eh. kaw?
Jesse: haha waw. wala nga eh. tae. i wish someone asks me out. haay
Arlo: La ka plano? chix?
Jesse: Wala eh... huhuhu and i feel im slowly losing you to that hottie bea
Arlo: It wouldve have never worked out between us.
Jesse: Sad...
Arlo: I hope we can still be friends.
Jesse: Only time can tell... Goodbye.
Arlo: Remember, its not you, its me.
Jesse: No. Its bea.

Haha nice.