As a photographer re-toucher, I tried to learn new techniques, concentrating in working with the skin. I am still new to the world of photography and I am slowly paying my dues. Other photographers in caliber higher than myself approves my work in which serves as a testament that I am in the right path.
Yet, I am still a student of change, a student of art. As a photographer, I am also a painter as I digitally transform my work into a one of a kind masterpiece. By doing so, I find pleasure and satisfaction, as I sit back and marvel and ask myself "Did you do that?"
Antonio Genovia
Sunday, May 31, 2009
NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers Calendar photoshoot
Finally got around to looking into my CF cards and I found this photo. Michael Soo (L) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders and myself (R)
Behind the Scenes, location
At One Buc Place Photoshoot
Michael Soo is Malaysian, he won the 2005 Photographer of the year in Popular Photography Magazine, here is a brief video of the competition. and contributed a lot in the photography world..
I am honored that he picked me amongst many photographers to be his 2nd photographer during the 10 day 2010 NLF Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Saint Petersberg, Tampa Bay, Florida.
A well known photographer in the Bay Area, shooting weddings, products and food photography.
Michael is also involve with this project.
Behind the Scenes, location
At One Buc Place Photoshoot
Michael Soo is Malaysian, he won the 2005 Photographer of the year in Popular Photography Magazine, here is a brief video of the competition. and contributed a lot in the photography world..
I am honored that he picked me amongst many photographers to be his 2nd photographer during the 10 day 2010 NLF Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Saint Petersberg, Tampa Bay, Florida.
A well known photographer in the Bay Area, shooting weddings, products and food photography.
Michael is also involve with this project.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Wutcha want duck?
If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, she learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame, she learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement, she learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness, she learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval, she learns to like herself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world.
No child will learn if parents loves to quack and his only companion is a duck.
If a child lives with hostility, she learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame, she learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement, she learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness, she learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval, she learns to like herself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world.
No child will learn if parents loves to quack and his only companion is a duck.
Me love you long time.
When I was in Florida, my friend James Burkart (www.burkartvideo.com) stated that prostitution in the Philippines was legal, I defended it to be illegal, but then, I minus will stand corrected for all is gloomy ahead.
The report suggests that in spite of Asia's economic crisis, the economic and social forces driving the sex industry show no signs of slowing down, particularly in light of rising unemployment in the regions.
GENEVA (ILO News)
Top (child) prostitutions:
1) America
2) India
3) Thailand
****This is a hard topic to discuss, Filipinos does not want to discuss this topic in particular. It is something that we want to sweep under the rug, and ignore.. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has a huge poster and it says "We are against (Child) Prostitution. Report any "Prostitution activities" ARE YOU KIDDING ME? It is under your nose!!!!!!!
The report suggests that in spite of Asia's economic crisis, the economic and social forces driving the sex industry show no signs of slowing down, particularly in light of rising unemployment in the regions.
GENEVA (ILO News)
Top (child) prostitutions:
1) America
2) India
3) Thailand
****This is a hard topic to discuss, Filipinos does not want to discuss this topic in particular. It is something that we want to sweep under the rug, and ignore.. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has a huge poster and it says "We are against (Child) Prostitution. Report any "Prostitution activities" ARE YOU KIDDING ME? It is under your nose!!!!!!!
It's all broken
The issue about Philippine poverty is still the main topic in the every newspaper in the country.
I cannot seemed to forget what the columnist wrote down that sounded like a frustration as he said "Filipinos are great artist and writers, we paint about it, write about it, but slow to improve on it, when it is all broken, we just throw it away in hopes the little people will learn to fix it"
Philippine Presidents in particular have been drawn from the ranks of the wealthy and privileged. How can they relate to what it means to be poor or hungry? Actors are running for Presidents, and boxers are also contending pound for pound to sit in the hot seat of the presidential chair, what can they possibly do? Besides adding more money into their pockets.
I cannot seemed to forget what the columnist wrote down that sounded like a frustration as he said "Filipinos are great artist and writers, we paint about it, write about it, but slow to improve on it, when it is all broken, we just throw it away in hopes the little people will learn to fix it"
Philippine Presidents in particular have been drawn from the ranks of the wealthy and privileged. How can they relate to what it means to be poor or hungry? Actors are running for Presidents, and boxers are also contending pound for pound to sit in the hot seat of the presidential chair, what can they possibly do? Besides adding more money into their pockets.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Lost crew of Egmont Key
Egmont key Island is a 19th century ruins of the Spanish-American War is one the two Island that we shot the 2010 NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers Swim Suit Calendar.
Behind the Scene Video
Behind the Scene Video
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
You and I collide
As my friend, Ron Kamoteus, wrote about this photo that I posted in flickr.
"Abe is bro in kapampangan ;-)
Now it can be said.... you have just created a different trend in photography particularly into modelling industry... an authenticated signature behind your processing powers... and i am just so blessed to be one of your many followers in this community master ANTON!
One day i will be able to shake your hand and have a beer or two someday ;-)... akin ang unang round hanggang round 12 ;-)
At kahit tagahawak mo na lang ako ng reflector bro ;-) oks na sa akin yun!
Have a lovely day abe and more amazing creativeness to your processing works!
God Bless!
AG Studio... now a name soon to be a legend! "
"Abe is bro in kapampangan ;-)
Now it can be said.... you have just created a different trend in photography particularly into modelling industry... an authenticated signature behind your processing powers... and i am just so blessed to be one of your many followers in this community master ANTON!
One day i will be able to shake your hand and have a beer or two someday ;-)... akin ang unang round hanggang round 12 ;-)
At kahit tagahawak mo na lang ako ng reflector bro ;-) oks na sa akin yun!
Have a lovely day abe and more amazing creativeness to your processing works!
God Bless!
AG Studio... now a name soon to be a legend! "
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Lunch with M.Soo
No words can express my gratitude towards Michael Soo for letting me observe and help him set up, as he compose and shoot an image through his viewfinder.
Michael Soo is a rare breed and his work speaks for itself. http://www.soophotography.com/
Michael Soo is a rare breed and his work speaks for itself. http://www.soophotography.com/
Saturday, May 16, 2009
The Master's Viewfinder
The assignment was to shoot 30 NFL Cheerleaders in 10 days.
When we boarded United Airlines from San Jose, Ca. Bound to Tampa Bay, Florida, I was accompanied by the lead photographer Michael Soo (www.soophotography.com) and James Burkart (www.burkartvideo.com) the excitement was in the air, Michael Soo is an energetic leader and the charisma that I felt from James told me it is going to be a great trip. My gut feelings are usually correct.
Two days prior to the photoshoot, we were going around St. Petersberg tagging locations that fits each cheerleaders, as we drove around St. Petes. It was easy to get to know eachother, for eachone of us has fun stories and ideas that we each shared.
We stayed at Traderwinds Beach Resort for one day and then moved to Sergio & Gabriella hotel, closer the "One Buck Place"
Dubbed "One Buccaneer Palace", the Buccaneers’ gleaming new team headquarters is the largest facility in the NFL. Equipped with every modern tool to help produce a successful team on the field, the facility is also a major draw for potential free agents.
Opened: August, 2006
Footprint: 145,000 square-foot facility on 33 acres
Practice Fields: Three, full-length grass fields
Weight Room: 10,000 square feet, 70 types of workout machines
Locker Room: 7,000 square feet
Additional Features: Fully-equipped kitchen and dining room, theater-style auditorium, press conference studio, hydrotherapy room
Monday. May 10, 2009
As we walked into a press conference room, large enough to hold a party gathering, the make-up artist was already working on the cheerleaders, the room was alive, full of warm greetings and I felt that a job well done from the previous year, because of the respect that each of the cheerleaders gave Michael Soo. On the following day, James Burkart surprised the team with a video, as James silently captured behind the scene footage. Their eyes glowed with delight, as James worked his skillful videographic magic.
Helping the lead photographer raised some questions towards his lighting approach, but I am not the one to ask a lot of questions, I am more of an observer, one who makes mental notes. As the photoshoot was flowed, it dawn to me. Michael Soo is sculpturing beauty, no more and no less. His lighting setup is art in itself.
As a second, rookie photographer. I was not shooting on a star of fame, but thankful to have the opportunity to be working under a dignified photographer, who is willing to take me under his wings and allowed a chance of a lifetime.
When we boarded United Airlines from San Jose, Ca. Bound to Tampa Bay, Florida, I was accompanied by the lead photographer Michael Soo (www.soophotography.com) and James Burkart (www.burkartvideo.com) the excitement was in the air, Michael Soo is an energetic leader and the charisma that I felt from James told me it is going to be a great trip. My gut feelings are usually correct.
Two days prior to the photoshoot, we were going around St. Petersberg tagging locations that fits each cheerleaders, as we drove around St. Petes. It was easy to get to know eachother, for eachone of us has fun stories and ideas that we each shared.
We stayed at Traderwinds Beach Resort for one day and then moved to Sergio & Gabriella hotel, closer the "One Buck Place"
Dubbed "One Buccaneer Palace", the Buccaneers’ gleaming new team headquarters is the largest facility in the NFL. Equipped with every modern tool to help produce a successful team on the field, the facility is also a major draw for potential free agents.
Opened: August, 2006
Footprint: 145,000 square-foot facility on 33 acres
Practice Fields: Three, full-length grass fields
Weight Room: 10,000 square feet, 70 types of workout machines
Locker Room: 7,000 square feet
Additional Features: Fully-equipped kitchen and dining room, theater-style auditorium, press conference studio, hydrotherapy room
Monday. May 10, 2009
As we walked into a press conference room, large enough to hold a party gathering, the make-up artist was already working on the cheerleaders, the room was alive, full of warm greetings and I felt that a job well done from the previous year, because of the respect that each of the cheerleaders gave Michael Soo. On the following day, James Burkart surprised the team with a video, as James silently captured behind the scene footage. Their eyes glowed with delight, as James worked his skillful videographic magic.
Helping the lead photographer raised some questions towards his lighting approach, but I am not the one to ask a lot of questions, I am more of an observer, one who makes mental notes. As the photoshoot was flowed, it dawn to me. Michael Soo is sculpturing beauty, no more and no less. His lighting setup is art in itself.
As a second, rookie photographer. I was not shooting on a star of fame, but thankful to have the opportunity to be working under a dignified photographer, who is willing to take me under his wings and allowed a chance of a lifetime.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Blank space
model: natalia
location: ag studio. morgan hill, ca.
Blank space I call this image, because there are people out there willing to pay a lot of money to learn tricks about photography.
I did not take any classes. I have taught one and learned from the best in the Bay Area. I have been shooting for a little over a year. The one thing that is can pass on.... Be artistic, have a vision, do not follow, but create a look, create an image. CREATE A MAGICAL PHOTO.
Studio lighting, outdoor lighting follows a redundant rule. Studio creates advertising, artistic key lights, outdoors creates the same, but with great textures. All things must have a great composition.
What is the secret to lightings, strobes? Look at the moon as it circles the sun and how the shadows fall as it revolves around the sun, as the key light, from that simple example one can somewhat imagine of how lighting works. Sculpture and chisel the model according to how the light falls unto the model.
I don't treat a lot of black and white, after seeing my friend Julio and after seeing Melissa Rodwell's work, I was amazed Of how fashion photographers convert a photo in black and white. It is not just about converting a photo, fashion black and white has a tedious workflow.
Paul Ferradas in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWCEMyDZiDc
location: ag studio. morgan hill, ca.
Blank space I call this image, because there are people out there willing to pay a lot of money to learn tricks about photography.
I did not take any classes. I have taught one and learned from the best in the Bay Area. I have been shooting for a little over a year. The one thing that is can pass on.... Be artistic, have a vision, do not follow, but create a look, create an image. CREATE A MAGICAL PHOTO.
Studio lighting, outdoor lighting follows a redundant rule. Studio creates advertising, artistic key lights, outdoors creates the same, but with great textures. All things must have a great composition.
What is the secret to lightings, strobes? Look at the moon as it circles the sun and how the shadows fall as it revolves around the sun, as the key light, from that simple example one can somewhat imagine of how lighting works. Sculpture and chisel the model according to how the light falls unto the model.
I don't treat a lot of black and white, after seeing my friend Julio and after seeing Melissa Rodwell's work, I was amazed Of how fashion photographers convert a photo in black and white. It is not just about converting a photo, fashion black and white has a tedious workflow.
Paul Ferradas in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWCEMyDZiDc
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
In my zone
A sample of basic layering post process.
Things to watch out for is the skin tone, when combining montage of photographs on a human model, they tend to create a doutone of colors, effecting into multiple array of different colors. The blending modes are to be set to where it does not create a harsh burn on the subject.
One can create multiple pictures on top of the other, just as long, as one maintains the details and the colors of the main subject. There are a lot of tutorials and ways to learn how to do this technique, my style has been broken down to 2 stages to where I can efficiently render a photograph.
1) Plan, know what you want to do in advance.
2) Search for appropriate layers
3) Make a selection of the subject.
10) TREAT AT WELL ;-))
model: Christina
location: ag studio. morgan hill, ca
Things to watch out for is the skin tone, when combining montage of photographs on a human model, they tend to create a doutone of colors, effecting into multiple array of different colors. The blending modes are to be set to where it does not create a harsh burn on the subject.
One can create multiple pictures on top of the other, just as long, as one maintains the details and the colors of the main subject. There are a lot of tutorials and ways to learn how to do this technique, my style has been broken down to 2 stages to where I can efficiently render a photograph.
1) Plan, know what you want to do in advance.
2) Search for appropriate layers
3) Make a selection of the subject.
10) TREAT AT WELL ;-))
model: Christina
location: ag studio. morgan hill, ca
Monday, May 4, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Countdown
Counting down for the a grand photo shoot is stressful than I thought. Here, I am early in the morning cleaning my gears, taking a small vacuum cleaner and making sure that the gears are in spit, spanking look and shape.
The gears excludes the wire input and output, laptop (Sony Vaio), chargers, batters, including the most issential of cleaning items..etc..
As you can see, I also carry a point and shoot.. It comes in handy during tight situations :-))
Someone ask me if I am afraid traveling with all these gears, the answer is no. Though it is heavy. No, I am not afraid. They should be afraid of me.... ;-))
Friday, May 1, 2009
The countdown begins
The 2008/2008 NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers Calendar Photoshoot was headed by the master Himself. Mr. Michael Soo. Others call him "Soo Cool" During this photoshoot, he was assisted by none other than Paul Ferradas.
The two are the ultimate duo in the Bay Area with a drop down list of accounts, such as Chili's Restaurant Corp to name a few, major clothing company, and commercial to product photography. Wedding included.
For the 2010 NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers calendar photoshoot, Michael Soo picked me to go, with him this year. I am thrilled to be working, with the renounced Master of photography, learning and assisting the man they call "Soo Cool"
My mark is set and I am thankful to be picked to be the 2nd shooter for the grand 10 days project in Florida. I am not afraid, but excited. The series of testing that I have done prepared me to tackle this assignment more than ever.
To learn more of Michael Soo, and Paul Ferradas, more links can be found here:
Paul Ferradas in Model Mayhem
Michael Soo in Model Mayhem
The two are the ultimate duo in the Bay Area with a drop down list of accounts, such as Chili's Restaurant Corp to name a few, major clothing company, and commercial to product photography. Wedding included.
For the 2010 NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers calendar photoshoot, Michael Soo picked me to go, with him this year. I am thrilled to be working, with the renounced Master of photography, learning and assisting the man they call "Soo Cool"
My mark is set and I am thankful to be picked to be the 2nd shooter for the grand 10 days project in Florida. I am not afraid, but excited. The series of testing that I have done prepared me to tackle this assignment more than ever.
To learn more of Michael Soo, and Paul Ferradas, more links can be found here:
Paul Ferradas in Model Mayhem
Michael Soo in Model Mayhem
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