If I ever get into video...

...I'm glad there's plenty of time until Sony releases this that's compatible with my Alpha lens collection. =) People ask me today, "What do you shoot with: Nikon or Canon?" I say "Sony" and receive raised eyebrows.

Now if I ever get my hands on this, I'll truly get some more "Interesting.." remarks.

Photoshoot: Resi [USF Senior]

To be fair, there's about 3 other USF seniors [and 4 more I'm taking this week!] I already photographed but am waiting for their proofs to be approved. Here's Resi, a nursing senior who is graduating with honors [niice!] The photo above is her "pick" in which she's getting her "starter kit" prints [1 8x10, 1 5x7, and 4 wallets] that's included in the photoshoot.

We decided to shoot in USF's newest building, Kalmonovitz Hall. Definitely had fun in the lobby while passerbys looking on wondering what exactly is happening [you gotta see behind the scene pics coming soon...]

I did do natural light too since the large windows in this building is really nice!

I say this is my favorite photo from the bunch and I don't even know what I said as she was laughing when I took this... maybe it's my direction I give as I'd say "Ok.. look here! OK, over here too!" haha

I remember going by the School of Business' lobby a couple of semesters ago and thought it be nice to go there since I've yet to shoot here.

Finally, we go to this stairwell that I'm sure no student goes to [or even allowed to?] As we were taking photos, some USF staff passed by too and had expressions of either "Um... oookay?" [confused faces] or "Congrats!" [smiley faces].

A close up of Resi and the light from this stairwell and day really made things work... glad to have shot in nice weather in the always-changing SF weather!

The last shot that Resi picked from her photo reel and I must say it will look great as a print! =)

There's still tons of pics for me to go through but I will say thanks to my friend Gee who assisted me on this shoot and actually went through the 1st run of all the photos to weed out the bad ones. Visit his blog for sure and take a look at his work! He's also a "faculty member" of the partnership company and I put up with my friend MotionScope Studies. Sorry, but I gotta plug it in! =D

Kodak Playsport Image Test

[You can click each image for a larger view..]

Even though this Kodak Playsport is going to primarily be used for HD video, I wanted to see the images from its 5mp mode.

All images are treated through photoshop and even though it's completely automatic with no control at all, I actually kind of like this change of pace since during shoots I'm always tinkering in manual mode.

While it's shot in widescreen mode and there's no way to change it, it makes me look at scenes differently in "widescreen mode."

I am planning on using this camera more as I'll be using this for video shots during my trip to Hawaii in two weeks [woo hoo!] I can definitely get use to just simply plain video/photo recording.

One of my favorite shots [above] while snapping some random images in cousin's house.

This may be my "toy camera" ala Diana/Holga camera although all images are post processed individually in Photoshop.

Still, I can definitely get use to this style of snap shooting.

Birthdays: Darrylini and Laurenini

To my Darryl (4/22)...

and my Laurenini (4/28)...

Happy Birthday! [And the rest of the April babies: Matt, Maxine, Janelle, Jiro, Alyssa, Awny, and Eli]! =)

MotionScope: Late Night Dinner

So the deal was to go over "the office" and work on our individual work...

...we ended up in Shari's in South San Francisco by 11pm for late late dinner.

Francis contemplating on what to get.

Sherman too deciding on what to get.

Brittney and Ryan..Ok fine, we are all still deciding on what to get in this American restaurant.

We eventually settle with the basics--sampler, fries, and shakes.

A group photo taken by yours truly.

Run in with Donwill

Ok well maybe I didn't run in to him by chance since I did get invited to his "Wine and Beats" album listening party at PST [04/15/10]. But regardless it was definitely cool to see Donwill again since our shoot and be able to catch up with him presently and the future.

If you hadn't gotten a chance to listen to "Love Junkie" Wallpaper remix feat. The Park, leave my blog now and listen to it here.

BTS: Dominican University Nursing Students Senior Photoshoot [c/o 2010; 04/23/10]

My classmate from high school contacted me and asked if I was available to do senior photos for her and her 8 other friends and I gladly accepted it. I haven't been to Dominican's campus and I will say right away that I felt like I was in a retreat--the campus was really beautiful and the weather couldn't have been any better!

All photos in this entry [except the one above] is by friend Jino Abad who assisted me for this shoot. He did a lot besides being with me from 9:30am until 6:30pm! He contacted all 9 ladies in the morning with a warm text greeting, had them sign the releases/invoices, collected payment, and of course carried the "light stick." To top it off, he conducted video interviews [which the BTS video is being edited right now] of all 9 ladies.

Janelle pictured here was my first senior to photograph for the day and she definitely knew how to have fun while taking pictures... can you tell? hehe Definitely made my job easier by not even having to have her loosen up for the session.

Me working with the columns.


Hard to see, but the other lady pictured at left is Aileen and small world indeed--she went to my grammar school and also graduated with my friend and director Pat!

You can't tell, but right where I'm standing [above] is a ditch that goes down pretty fast. I actually lost my balance a bit and had to really stay still to regain my balance haha

Pictured above is Caroline whom I said to her she was my favorite of the bunch. But since I don't play any favorites, I will say she got me laughing a whole lot and she didn't even have to try. During our session, she sneezed like 12 times! lol Talk about allergies haha

While there's 9 total seniors I photograph, the two others [Janelle and Aileen mentioned earlier] actually graduated in Fall '09 and gladly wanted to take their photos and are not pictured in this group photo and the rest of the group series.

I definitely had a fun and surely will keep in contact with you all! Thanks for the great shoot and congratulations again on graduating!!! =)

BTS: Chris Cruz [04/21/10]

Ok, it's definitely been awhile since I've actually kept up to date with blogging in "real time"--as in once I'm done with a shoot, I immediately post up images/BTS images from the shoot shortly after. I've been busy lately with a new company MotionScope Studies so that's my excuse. =)

Here's a pic of me [looking tall thanks to my step ladder] modeling for Francis who helped me with the shoot and took BTS photos.

You can't tell a lot from this photo but I will mention that it's basically a 3-light set up: 2 lights are lighting a white seamless roll of paper and then a diffused ring flash as the main.

Pics from this shoot will be up soon--I promise!

Video BTS: Matt Cab

Matt Cab x MotionScope from motionscopestudies on Vimeo.

Credits:

Photography by JJ Casas
Video Supervisor/Director: Ryan Brown
BTS Videographer: Francis Basco

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Photoshoot of Matt Cab can be seen right here.

Teaser: Edgardo and Gaby Bolaños Wedding [05/01/10]

Click to view larger image

MSS in full effect:

Photography by JJ Casas assisted by Cherrymae Jumoc
Videography by Ryan Brown and Francis Basco.

Event: CCSF Fashion Show [05/04/10]

I photographed the CCSF Fashion Show that was directed/organized by our stylist Jane Park. Enjoy the slideshow featuring great models working it and impressive original designs!

Video to come soon by MotionScope Studies!

We Can Have Fun Too at Our Gigs

Taken at Edgardo and Gaby's wedding photobooth on May 1, 2010.

[Pictured: JJ Casas, Ryan Brown, Francis Basco, and Cherrymae Jumoc]

Donwill "Love Junkie" (Wallpaper LIVE remix)

THIS is music to my ears. Two recent peoples I've photographed collaborating for this really addicting piece right here.

Donwill "Love Junkie" (Wallpaper LIVE Remix) from Yours Truly on Vimeo.

http://yourstru.ly/

http://twitter.com/donwill

http://twitter.com/wallpaper

http://twitter.com/thepark

http://differentfurstudios.com/

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You can take a look at my photoshoots of Donwill here and The Park's here.

BTS: Test Footage using Suction Mount

Test video of Sony w290 mounted on my Scion xB with a Suction Mount.

Wait until the end hahah

This test footage was for the wedding we did on May 1, 2010. While I was suppose to use the Kodak Playsport HD camera, it arrived as a faulty unit and so we resorted to using my Sony w290 which can record in 720p so all came out well.

Can't wait to see the final video/trailer for Gaby and Edgardo's wedding!

Event: USF Tri Gamma Nursing Fashion Show [05/01/10]

I've personally been behind on my blog posting but will be updating soon--I promise! Here though is University of San Francisco's Tri Gamma Nursing Fashion show images photographed on Saturday May 1, 2010.

Feel free to visit the gallery too and order copies!