Model shoot, Sunken Garden

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(group photo courtesy of ONE)

Ang hirap kumuha ng location shoot! It seems that photographers nowadays have to be always ready of the permits!

Last week's schedule was bumped off due to continous rain. Early today was a perfect day to shoot. We have the models as well as the photographers and the weather cooperated with us. But wait, we didn't have permit!!! What the....@!?#/*&

This was the dilemma this morning. ONE had earlier informed the participants of the scheduled photoshoot at the Manila North Cemetery (MNC). His grandmother's tomb (may she rest in peace) rest inside the MNC. He was confident that the security personnel will not dare to ask the purpose of our visit (i.e., to have our photoshoot inside the cemetery, gothic theme) Unfortunately, the security didn't let us in as he had been informed of our purpose. ONE had taken efforts to call his relatives and even talked to the security head but they didn't give in to the plea. We were told that we need to secure permit in the City Hall before we can have our photoshoot inside the cemetery. Sigh!

The reason why we weren't permitted was because of the incident that happened with the tv news crew. Apparently, his stuffs were stolen on location while covering news. According to the security personnel, there were also instances of mob and hold-ups where the culprit were 'outsiders' and even use van to perform illegal acts.

Enough with the frustration. Well, almost. The question was, where are we goiing to hold the photoshoot?! There were suggestions to rent a studio somewhere near the area, or go to ONE's house and do the shoot there. I offered my portable light set-up in case everyone decided to do the shoot at ONE's abode. Another suggestion was to hold the photoshoot at UST Chapel.

The group finally decided to hold the photoshoot at Sunken Garden, UP Diliman Quezon City. UP actually requires permit for photoshoot especially if there are models, but we took our chance.

The particapants were composed of 5 models: (KRIZEL, JHANE, YANYAN, VANESSA, BERN), 11 photographers: yours truly,JUVY, WENDELL, ANTHONY, GARY, ONE, DENNIS, DOODZ, RON, MARK, JUN, RICK (whew!) and 2 make-up artist(MUA): JEN and MES and KRIZEL's Mom (Krizzel and her Mom came all the way from Rizal!; and it was Krizzel's first model photoshoot)

It's always a challenge for me to pose the models. The models were actually just starting up their path to modelling so expectedly they will need some directions. They were all easy to work with, so the posing came out naturally. Really no qualms.

One thing I learned from the activity is that, I think that it's way better if wee added a story line or concept of what the whole photoshoot is all about. For me, it's like watching a movie that in the end, it leaves you with something to think about. Just a piece of thought. =)

I'm truly grateful to all the participants. It was a fun-filled afternoon of sharing passion for photography. I'm looking forward to do another photoshoot with you guys...