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Wow. It's been a long time

2010-10-19T01:04:00.000-07:00

I have realized that it has been a big challenge for me to post new pictures all the time and to update my blog. I guess I just want to start fresh again. These past years, I have learned a lot of my flaws including having a better workflow, organization, post-processing, lighting, and a whole lot more. I guess I have to swallow it now and accept that "I don't take a lot of pictures" as I want to. I believe it is the desire to be able to shoot "a lot." On the other hand, I've been getting opportunities to shoot what I love again - weddings! I hope that I could make things better. I want to say thanks to Jasmine Star (Jasmine-Star.com) who inspires me to keep up with my blog, and most importantly, reminded me to be real and to work even harder with my photography. She is an amazing wedding photographer and you should go and check her out at jasminestarblog.com. You will find a lot of inspiring knowledge there, oh, and did I say she has amazing wedding photos?!

PamAlvin Cancun '08

2008-10-02T01:21:00.001-07:00

20080626PAM&ALVIN28, originally uploaded by jeriQ.

This is my first wedding shoot. "Oh how ice breaking it was." I know that I still have a long way to go to find my self in this world of photography. Just click on this picture to see the rest on my flickr account.

It's unfortunate when your photos get stuck in your hard drive for a long time. I'm still finding the best work flow for my photos. I'm trying to find the fastest way I could get my pictures as fast as I can here on my blog. Please leave me a comment if you have any suggestions.

Pam & Alvin's "Wedding Entourage" gathering

2008-05-11T03:07:00.000-07:00

I am blessed to have the chance of shooting their wedding in Cancun, Mexico this coming June '08. It is my first wedding shoot/destination wedding and I'm very excited. These pictures are some of the expressive moments captured when the wedding party got together to try on their "barongs" and dresses. A lot of kids were also present and I took the opportunity to get the kids to pose for the camera. Surprisingly, the kids were all willing to pose. I am looking forward for the wedding shoot for I know that the wedding party are filled with so much joy and excitement for the couple. I cannot wait to capture the emotions during their special day.

BREAKOUT

2008-05-08T01:23:00.000-07:00

I'm thankful enough to have the opportunity to take pictures for some of my friends in this "Artist Perspective" event. Live performances by locals Kristie McCraken & Crew and NoPlan B took place with an impressive display of talent and music. Check NoPlanB at http://www.noplanbmusic.com
This event was promoted by Sammie Jo Productions. Check her out at http://www.samiejo.ca

Destineak @ Crush (Mar. 20 '08)

2008-04-15T15:06:00.000-07:00

Amazing Vocals and Drums are experienced watching this couple. Check them out at www.destineak.com

Some good friends are also around to support and give love to these amazing couple.

Airsoft @ Tigerland

2008-04-02T19:22:00.000-07:00

Shooting on location seemed to be harder than I expected. I could only imagine what stress reporters go through especially shooting war photogs. (and this is not even at war). I guess it was more on the running part and trying to dodge those pellets that I have to over come. It was very intriguing what reporters do. It is definitely something I would want to try some day.

Basic Photog. Class (Model Pics) ii

2008-04-01T14:10:00.000-07:00

My first experience working with models.

Basic Photog. Class (Model Pics)

2008-04-01T13:48:00.000-07:00

These pictures where taken last year when I was taking my basic photog. class. The pictures where shot with Fujichrome Velvia 400 and the slides where scanned by my instructor, Lara Hildebrandt. During this session, I realize how important emotions are regarding portraiture.

BadGirlINC. release @ YOTE Feb. '08

2008-04-01T10:20:00.000-07:00

BadGirlINC. is a company here in Vancouver that takes the party scene another level.

For more info, pls. check the link below www.badgirlinc.ca/home.html

Dianna David at Yote Jan. 26 '08

2008-04-01T09:28:00.000-07:00

These photos are my first take on event photography. Thanks to Sammi Jo Productions and Dianna David for allowing me to take part of this event.

For more info about Dianna David, please visit www.diannadavid.net

Vancouver Downtown Streets

2008-04-01T01:21:00.000-07:00

I was out with my photography class for our night session and experienced my first street photography. These pictures are some of the first pictures I have taken in the streets involving people. During this session, I realized how much people in downtown Vancouver could be so rude and heartless. Prior to the pictures taken, I came across a couple who was so rude and didn't even know how to say "excuse me." I was trying to communicate and take the lady's photograph when the boyfriend tried to get in my way and said that I was in his way. There was so much room that he could have walked around me.

After this session, I became more intrigue with photojournalism and street photography.