Two good friends, Mark Oliver Chua (left) and Bently Nabata, excitedly await the judges’ decision as to who won top honors in the Still Life competition on the final day of their FPPF Basic Photography workshop, held for five Saturdays from Oct 10 to Nov 21, 2009 in Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila. Mark came out on top, with Bently very happy with a Second Place finish.
The basic workshop taught participants the intricacies of handling the digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, as well as composition, elements of design, portraiture and still life photography. They were also introduced to the post-process of photographs in the digital imaging workflow.
Each day required participants to submit their photos from on-the-spot hands-on shoots, for critique and evaluation. The final day required participants to submit their 8×10 prints of portrait and still life photographs.
Still Life winners (L-R): Rodney Medrano 3rd Place, Mark Oliver Chua 1st, Bently G. Nabata 2nd, Andre Christopher B. Reyes 4th and Ceasar P. Cereno 5th. Photo by Jinggoy Espayos.
The winners:
Still Life Category:
1. Mark Oliver Chua – First Place
2. Bently G. Nabata – 2nd Place
3. Rodney Medrano – 3rd Place
4. Andre Christopher B. Reyes -4th Place
5. Ceasar P. Cereno – 5th Place
Portrait Category:
1. Rhoderick Raymundo – First Place
2. Marco Manicsic – 2nd Place
3. Kristina T. Sardea – 3rd Place
4. Irene A. Ching – 4th Place
5. Andre Christopher B. Reyes – 5th Place
Trophies and medals courtesy of Fujifilm/YKL Color Philippines.
Their winning photos will be posted soon in the Gallery.
Portrait winners, from left to right: Irene A. Ching 4th Place, Kristina T. Sardea 3rd, Marco Manicsic 2nd, Rhoderick Raymundo 1st and Andre Christopher B. Reyes 5th. Photo by Jinggoy Espayos.
Bentley Nabata strikes a pose, while Rodney Medrano lovingly leans on their favorite teacher, Mrs. Cecilia S. Angeles, during the awarding of their Certificates of Completion. Photos by Jinggoy Espayos.
Kainan na! FPPF's Ben Palomata serves participants a sumptuous merienda after the workshop, here consisting of pancit palabok, roast chicken with sweet sauce, pork barbecue and the softest and freshest bread. Photo by Jinggoy Espayos.
