APPLE GREAT SON PHOTOGRAPHY

Beauty Queen + Great Son = PICTURE PERFECT

I was contemplating on what to write for my column, when it crossed in my mind that I want to do and write down something different this time. Until I come up to the idea of “what’s happening behind a photo shoot and mostly my experience about it”. I called Apple right away and I felt bliss because he’s game for it. We planned and conceptualize the shoot and pursue it the following day.

We head to the airport like 4:00pm just in time to catch the bright light of the sun and white-bluish clouds. We were chatting inside the car and we were cracking our slapstick jokes to one another. Since Apple, Marthin Millado, Jenny Tanedo and I are good friends, there’s no room for dull moments. When we reach the airport we had a hilarious experience because the security stopped us and looked for our letter of approval for the said shoot; we were instructed to proceed to the Admin to talk to their Security Heads and we were asked on what’s our purpose for the shoot. We wanted to drop the name of our editor-in-chief Armandi Nicolas haha but luckily they allowed us to do the shoot. Thanks to our charms! Hahaha

Immediately we started. Apple was geared up with his NikonD3s, Marthin and Jenny was tasked to check the lights and the flashes. Apple helped me to project my body’s posture and expression .We had test shots; they adjusted their lightnings and lens to attain a picture perfect. I stood up in a runway and give Apple my best poses. I can hear their appreciation that helps me to set my mood even better. 

When apple let me peak some of his shots I was ecstatic because the photos are really great.  I wanted to say thank you:

Apple Great Son Francisco, My guy buddy and humorous friend, one the renowned wedding and fashion photographer in the country, world, seafood lover and a true-blue General.

Bobong Otanes, A good friend, fashion designer, stylist and in demand makeup artist in the city. Official Makeup artist of every beauty queen who won in local and national pageants. 

It’s always important that you have a good rapport with the photographer. You must work together to achieve the goals. The best photos are always about emotions. You can’t build emotions if there’s no connection between the photographer and the model.   I must say that the entire shoot was easy, relax and fun. It’s almost twilight when we end up on our shoot, we packed our things and head back to the heart of the city, having the feeling of contentment and being productive.


Photoshoot Tips for Model

• Make sure you get a good night's sleep prior to the shoot. This will help prevent the un-wanted bags under the eyes as well as help give you the patience and stamina that is needed during a shoot

• Spend some time in front of a mirror learning and developing a variety of expressions
• Ask the best Makeup Artist to do your make up; as well as the Hair Stylist
• Make sure that you are comfortable and can move freely with the clothes your wearing during the shoot
• Give your best shot! 

**The single smartest thing you can do is to decide to have fun on your shoot. If you do, it will show up in your pictures :)

fashion stylist : Romarie Ivy Cunanan