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Shuttergasmic [22692816] [2012-07-09 19:15:29 +0000 UTC] "some rights reserved." (Philippines)

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# About me

How I started my 'Photography':

I've always wanted a camera. Yet, my passion for photography was discovered gradually rather than instantaneously.

When I was still studying, we had several projects requiring us to submit a 'Family Tree'. Although it's a norm for schools to give this type of project, I took it as a big pain the arse. We had a Kodak point-and-shoot camera (remember the noisy dial gear?), but don't think that having this noisy beast helped me with my projects. Due to our financial status during that time, my mom considers the film rolls 'endangered', and touching the camera is almost equivalent to being hit with a clothing hanger. Sadly, because of that, creativity met me a little too late.

After 10 years of consistent birthday wish, my mom (finally) bought my first digital SLR as a college graduation gift. It was a Nikon d3100 kit with free 18-55mm lens intended for family events and celebrations. I named it 'Makoras' (Makina ng Oras/Time Machine). The fact that no film is required to use Makoras made me celebrate the camera more than any possession I had during that time. At first, I was not aware that there are better cameras since the only purpose of Makoras is to capture family events. My plan is just to use (and abuse) my Nikon d3100 so my young nephews and nieces would not bump into the same emotional iceberg I once licked when I was studying. Just like a horror movie, my nephews and nieces transformed from cute babies, to messy monsters after a little while. So, searching for other people to photograph was taken into consideration.

Makoras is 'just' an entry-level camera. It became evident in situations where low-light environment seems to kill my output. With an entry-level DSLR, maximizing the features is crucial. I started reading books and consulting people about settings and styles knowing that buying a better camera is unrealistic during that time. The limitations given by Makoras made me discover things and be resourceful. Ika nga nila, 'Wala yan sa pana - nasa Indian yan.'

After a year of saving, I recently purchased a Nikon D7100 (Wash) (as an exclusive camera for my shoots) and gave my Nikon D3100 to my mom for family events and gatherings. I'm now saving to buy a mirrorless camera (hopefully a Fuji), since Nikon D7100 is quite big.


# Comments

Comments: 72

conquest79 [2016-04-28 08:07:05 +0000 UTC]

have a joyful bday

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conquest79 [2015-04-28 14:31:21 +0000 UTC]

have a joyful bday

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Shuttergasmic In reply to conquest79 [2015-10-20 00:39:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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conquest79 [2014-04-29 02:37:55 +0000 UTC]

have a joyful bday

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Shuttergasmic In reply to conquest79 [2014-05-18 01:23:17 +0000 UTC]

\m/ Thank you..

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vlewis123 [2013-04-29 01:26:25 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday

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Lawrielle21 [2013-04-28 14:36:33 +0000 UTC]

happy birthday awesome photographer! <3

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Resh44 [2013-04-27 16:02:19 +0000 UTC]

Happy birthday!

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Resh44 [2013-01-24 12:21:26 +0000 UTC]

Kuya Paaaaal! I'll be in Manila from April 13 to 18! Hihi

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Shuttergasmic In reply to Resh44 [2013-01-29 09:55:28 +0000 UTC]

Seriously! YAY!

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Resh44 In reply to Shuttergasmic [2013-01-29 10:29:59 +0000 UTC]

Also, still up for the shoot? :3

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Resh44 In reply to Shuttergasmic [2013-01-29 10:06:09 +0000 UTC]

Yup yup but my schedule changed ;__; 15-18 I won't be available anymore. But I'll be at Ozine

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chutonon [2012-12-18 17:58:02 +0000 UTC]

Flagged as Spam

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Shuttergasmic In reply to chutonon [2012-12-18 18:28:37 +0000 UTC]

I can't find volunteers >_<

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chutonon In reply to Shuttergasmic [2012-12-18 18:40:56 +0000 UTC]

Flagged as Spam

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Shuttergasmic In reply to chutonon [2012-12-18 19:20:53 +0000 UTC]

yeah and the expense for the costumes

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chutonon In reply to Shuttergasmic [2012-12-18 19:23:32 +0000 UTC]

Flagged as Spam

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Shuttergasmic In reply to chutonon [2012-12-18 20:04:02 +0000 UTC]

I'll try my best~

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Ank-sama [2012-12-09 19:29:31 +0000 UTC]

ahaha, cute avatar ^^

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coffeebugg [2012-10-18 10:33:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the Nice gallery!

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iKanji [2012-10-12 18:21:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for joining ! > 3<

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Resh44 [2012-10-10 03:58:09 +0000 UTC]

I'll be there in April

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Shuttergasmic In reply to Resh44 [2012-10-10 09:34:14 +0000 UTC]

See you My birthday is on April

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Resh44 In reply to Shuttergasmic [2012-10-11 01:06:12 +0000 UTC]

Awesome. Hihi. See ya

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Universal-Stardust [2012-10-07 04:46:40 +0000 UTC]

Welcome to

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Shuttergasmic In reply to Universal-Stardust [2012-10-09 07:32:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!~
I would really appreciate more watchers and features. :> Hihi!~

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Universal-Stardust In reply to Shuttergasmic [2012-10-10 04:29:56 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome

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SpaceShipEarth [2012-09-23 04:48:03 +0000 UTC]

Welcome to

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Shuttergasmic In reply to SpaceShipEarth [2012-10-09 07:32:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!~
I would really appreciate more watchers and features. :> Hihi!~

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SpaceShipEarth In reply to Shuttergasmic [2012-10-10 04:15:27 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome

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krishinya [2012-09-18 03:37:55 +0000 UTC]

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Shuttergasmic In reply to krishinya [2012-10-09 07:32:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!~
I would really appreciate more watchers and features. :> Hihi!~

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drillclan [2012-09-14 12:16:17 +0000 UTC]

wow~ love your photos~!

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Shuttergasmic In reply to drillclan [2012-10-09 07:32:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!~
I would really appreciate more watchers and features. Help? >__< :> Hihi!~

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drillclan In reply to Shuttergasmic [2012-10-10 11:29:09 +0000 UTC]

Sure i'll try my best id love to work with you sometime as well

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Shuttergasmic In reply to drillclan [2012-10-10 13:44:38 +0000 UTC]

Are you from the Philippines as well? o_o

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drillclan In reply to Shuttergasmic [2012-10-10 13:52:35 +0000 UTC]

Yes XDDD

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Shuttergasmic In reply to drillclan [2012-10-10 14:40:03 +0000 UTC]

Rakenrol! ) PM cp numbers.

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drillclan In reply to Shuttergasmic [2012-10-11 11:50:57 +0000 UTC]

sure~

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keikei11 [2012-09-13 21:05:04 +0000 UTC]

salamat sa watch kuya gaganda ng mowdhuls mo!

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Shuttergasmic In reply to keikei11 [2012-10-09 07:32:32 +0000 UTC]

Salamat po!~

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carencosplay [2012-08-31 00:40:30 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the watch

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Shuttergasmic In reply to carencosplay [2012-09-03 04:46:30 +0000 UTC]

I hope you can watch me as well

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carencosplay In reply to Shuttergasmic [2012-09-03 12:27:10 +0000 UTC]

no prob!

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viospace [2012-08-29 05:23:50 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for the watch~

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Shuttergasmic In reply to viospace [2012-10-09 07:32:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!~
I would really appreciate more watchers and features. Help? >__< :> Hihi!~

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viospace In reply to Shuttergasmic [2012-10-17 07:06:44 +0000 UTC]

watched back! ^^

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FantasyMuse [2012-08-28 11:37:04 +0000 UTC]

for the Your support means so much to me

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Shuttergasmic In reply to FantasyMuse [2012-10-09 07:32:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!~
I would really appreciate more watchers and features. Help? >__< :> Hihi!~

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Shuttergasmic [2012-08-27 02:07:52 +0000 UTC]

Faun contest

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