Tag: Manila

  • Working on Layers: Manila Street Photography GoPro POV with the Fujifilm x100s

    Working on Layers: Manila Street Photography GoPro POV with the Fujifilm x100s

    Lesson: Layers + Working the Scene In this video I shot with the Fujifilm x100s and pre-focused my lens to around 5-10 meters (manual focus), shot at f/8, ISO 800, aperture-priority mode, optical viewfinder, and worked on trying to get more layers in the shot. The technique I used here was trying to get someone…

  • The Poetic Black and White Street Photography of Manila by Robert Huibonhoa

    The Poetic Black and White Street Photography of Manila by Robert Huibonhoa

    Eric’s Note: I got introduced to Robert Huibonhoa from talented photographer Geric Cruz. When I look at Robert’s work, I am taken back by the elegance and poetry of his images. Although many of his images are quite somber in feel, he still celebrates and highlights the joys of life through his images. Check out…

  • Documenting Life in Manila and Beyond: The Intimate Monochromatic Images by Veejay Villafranca

    Documenting Life in Manila and Beyond: The Intimate Monochromatic Images by Veejay Villafranca

    Eric’s Note: When I was in Manila in January, I met Veejay Villafranca at an exhibition of Carlo Gabuco‘s paintings. I heard great things about Veejay’s work, and when I looked at some of his images on his iPhone I was blown away. Not only does Veejay have a great eye for composition and imagery, but…

  • It’s More Fun to Shoot Street Photography in Manila

    It has been around a month since I returned from teaching/shooting street photography in Manila, and I finally had the chance to do an update video. My experiences in Manila were incredible, and a huge thanks to Jeff Mercader for bringing me over and to Joel Mataro and the guys at DAAN for organizing everything…

  • Painter & Street Photographer: Interview with Visual Artist Carlo Gabuco

    Painter & Street Photographer: Interview with Visual Artist Carlo Gabuco

    Eric’s Note: I first met Carlo Gabuco in Singapore about a year ago, at the Invisible Photographer Asia gallery with Kevin Wy Lee. When I looked at Carlo’s work, I was overwhelmed by the sense of beauty and darkness in his monochromatic images. I was even more surprised to discover that he was first a painter (I…

  • Understanding How to Live Truthfully and Happily: The Photographs of Geloy Concepcion from Manila

    Understanding How to Live Truthfully and Happily: The Photographs of Geloy Concepcion from Manila

    Eric’s Note: Geloy Concepcion is a young photographer from Manila, who is both interested in photography and street art.  Upon graduating from The University of Santo Tomas, he got selected at the 7th Angkor Photo Workshops in Cambodia, and has exhibited his work in Taiwan, Tokyo, and most recently in Singapore. If you are looking for…

  • The Tension Between Form and Content in Manila: Interview with Leanne Jazul

    The Tension Between Form and Content in Manila: Interview with Leanne Jazul

    Eric’s Note: This is a transcription of an interview I had with Leanne Jazul, a photographer based here in Manila. He is one of the founders of Usapang Kalye, a forum for “street photography talk” in the Philippines. I was very impressed with his thoughts and philosophies on street photography, as well as his vision and…

  • The Vibrant Light and Colors of Manila: Street Photography by Chio Gonzalez

    The Vibrant Light and Colors of Manila: Street Photography by Chio Gonzalez

    Eric’s Note: Chio Gonzalez is a 17 year-old street photographer based in Manila, Philippines. He has been shooting street photography seriously for almost a year now, equipped with a Nikon D60. I first discovered Chio when he applied (and was awarded) for a student scholarship to both my Manila Intro and Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop. Not only…

  • Streettogs Gallery: An Analysis and a personal note of Jun Abe’s “Manila”

    Streettogs Gallery: An Analysis and a personal note of Jun Abe’s “Manila”

    Eric’s Note: Streettogs Gallery is an on-going feature and intiative by Manila-based street photographer A.G. De Mesa. Check out more info here. A.G.: Coming back from a small hiatus, I’m bringing you my analysis and some personal thoughts of Manila photographed by Jun Abe and published by Vaccum Press. I would like to apologize if the images of…