A day in the life of a photographer.

Just wanted to share this...

2011-03-25T23:39:00.001-04:00

and please visit www.ourviewfinder.blogspot.com

Farmer's Market/Winterlicious 2011

2011-01-30T22:13:00.008-05:00

Hello!

I know it's been a while since I've posted, but I hope everyone is doing well! I just wanted to share some photos that I took over the weekend. hope you enjoy them! :D

Photoshoot # 2 - Sunday October 3rd

2010-10-04T20:30:00.007-04:00

Hello.

For the past few days I've actually been shooting a lot. Last Friday I did a little photoshoot with a friend of mine (refer to my last post) and this weekend I got my niece to model for me at the park along with my other "photographer" niece Charmaine, because I actually have an assignment due tomorrow. Walked around the park for a good 2-3 hours yesterday until it was time to get some baskin' robins. Haha I just wanted to share a few and let me know what you think.

Ps. Thank you to my nieces, friend and of course my bf for helping me and being my models. lol

Enjoy!

Ps. the last picture is my no.1 fan, lol :)

Random Photo shoot

2010-10-02T16:12:00.002-04:00

Hello.

My friend and I did a little photo shoot yesterday during our lunch break, lol. And I'd like to share some of the photos I've taken. Feel free to comment. :)

Ps. Today is such a lazy Saturday for me. I'm usually up and about, but not today. I think it's the weather too; been so gloomy outside. *sigh I hope the sun will come out tomorrow so I can do my assignment that's due this Tuesday.

Anyway, enjoy the pictures. Good day everyone!

Time flies

2010-09-30T09:35:00.003-04:00

Hello again.

I took this picture of my nieces two Sundays ago, and it just reminded me that I'm getting older. lol *sigh They are growing up too fast.

August Wedding

2010-09-30T09:22:00.005-04:00

Hello.
Sorry I haven't been able to post any pictures lately, but I've just been busy now that I'm back in school. Plus, I haven't been feeling well lately, so please bare with me.

I'll just post some pictures from the wedding I assisted back in August :) Please enjoy and comment if you'd like. And check out www.redlotusdesignmedia.ca - Thanks Red Lotus team for the opportunity!

Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way

2010-09-09T17:07:00.001-04:00

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Family Reunion

2010-08-27T10:07:00.003-04:00

Hello.

Just a couple of pictures to show you guys what we all did when my family from Anchorage came to visit. I will post more, but enjoy these for now.

family reunion.m4v

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my family :)
love love them!

love love her to pieces :)

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Hello!

one for the weekend.

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i love them :)

My beautiful niece :)

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I love this baby!!!

:) our getaways

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I actually made this back in May. Thought I'd share it with you guys :)
more trips together :*)
love this guy...

been a while huh?

2010-06-09T23:13:00.005-04:00

Hello.

Sorry I've been slacking. But been so busy lately. For the past few months, I've had the chance to assist a wedding and first communions. Also, I've gone on a little weekend getaway to NYC. What else? right now, I'm basically busy working full time and and I've actually gone back to school part time. So been very busy... juggling work, photography and family. But it's worth it...

hope everyone's good! :)
I've missed you guys.

NYC getaway

some from my last weekend

Oldies but goodies

2010-04-28T23:52:00.002-04:00

Hello.
Well, just thought I'd post some of the old pictures I took from my SF trip last year. Oh how I miss it so :)

@ Cooksville Station

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Practicing with my D700 with my big bro - he's showing me how to overpower the sun.

Be grateful

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I was so scared when I was taking this picture. I was scared that he would wake up and chase me or something -__- so I had to take it fast.. so I did some cropping on photoshop, so don't mind it.

I just wanted to share this picture, because we tend to forget how fortunate we are compared to a lot. (Yes, maybe it's his choice to live like that - he may try to get a job, but with jobs nowadays it's hard) anyway, we should really stop and think twice before we complain about the things we don't have and the things we already have. I'm not saying I don't do it myself, because I sometimes catch myself complaining... I know it's hard not to, but I keep reminding myself that I am very fortunate. Not because of the materialistic I own, but for my family & friends as well. Plus, I have a job to go to everyday (even though I sometimes dread the days LOL) and on top of that, I can actually go for my dreams in becoming a successful photographer.

so all I'm saying is stop and think before you complain.

Happy Easter everyone!

2010-04-04T22:56:00.005-04:00

Just wanted to share a couple of pictures.

oldies but goodies

2010-04-01T00:22:00.004-04:00

These two pics are from 2009.. but thought I'd share them with you :) Umm, actually trying out my new signature. Tell me what you think?

Everyone... meet Nona and Erick.

Just some randoms :)

2010-03-11T22:59:00.005-05:00

Hello again! It's been a while huh? Anyway, I just haven't had the time to post pictures lately... but don't worry I'm back! I'll try to post more often :) Keyword = TRY! LOL

Well here are some of the pictures I took over the weekend... just random stuff. Bf took me to the butterfly conservatory. Got some pretty neat pictures of the butterflies. I have more.. but I think these will do for now! LOL

Okay, I know this isn't a picture of a butterfly.. but saw this nice rainbow when we were driving by the Falls. So I HAD to take a picture of it! Lovely isn't it? I love love rainbows!

Till next time!

Day 20

2010-02-08T23:01:00.003-05:00

I know, I know... I didn't get to post any pictures over the weekend. Anyway, this will probably be my last picture for now.. just until it gets warmer outside (it's too cold out! haha), or I will at least try to get some photos during Friday & the weekend. Please bare with me :)

Well I took this picture because before I bought my computer and desk, I told myself that i will make sure that when I get a new desk, I will keep it clean. Sadly, I'm failing miserably! *sigh* Haha

Day 19

2010-02-05T23:42:00.001-05:00

Another Friday night out with my one and only :) Yes, we love to eat! LOL

Day 18

2010-02-04T23:47:00.003-05:00

Walked around before going to work today & ended up at Nathan Philip Square. Oh man, after watching people skating for what seemed like an hour (mind you-- I was only there for 30 mins!) I wanted to go skating myself! So I'm planning to bring my skates and go there before I start work everyday or every other day. Haha

Day 17

2010-02-03T22:41:00.003-05:00

Just took a picture of a random lady painting. (I was actually scared that she would turn around and get mad at me!) But I had to take the picture.

Day 16

2010-02-02T23:00:00.001-05:00

Yeah, I took pictures of pigeons. LOL
I'm cool like that :P

Day 15

2010-02-01T23:13:00.001-05:00

Um, what is that thing?! Hahaha!

Day 13/14

2010-01-31T22:33:00.002-05:00

I didn't get to take a picture yesterday, because I wasn't home the whole day & didn't have my camera with me :(

But I did get two pictures today.. of my sister and her new MacBook. Haha

Day 12

2010-01-29T23:29:00.004-05:00

I went crazy today. I actually got 7 pictures for Day 12 :)
Went out for Pizza Hut with my one and only :)
It was so hard to take a picture of him! He kept moving.. he's like a little boy. LOL

But it's a nice feeling to have someone loving you and supporting you. Also, it's nice to know that I will always have him at the end of the week to listen to me about how my week went :)
When he says he loves me.. I know he means it.

"Oh, let's get rich and buy our parents homes in the South of France
let's get rich and give everybody nice sweaters
and teach them how to dance
let's get rich and build our house on a mountain
making everybody look like ants
from way up there, you and I, you and I, you and I"

Day 11

2010-01-28T23:06:00.002-05:00

I got two pictures for Day 11.. would have taken more, but the weather was a killer today! I was close to crying when I was taking these pictures. LOL

Day 10

2010-01-27T22:21:00.002-05:00

After work on my way to Union Station.

Day 9

2010-01-26T23:03:00.002-05:00

Decided to take a walk today before going to work, and this is what I ended up with :)
Enjoy!

Day 8

2010-01-25T23:02:00.002-05:00

My favourites!
(favourite shows, movies and one and only fave actor, Will Smith) haha

You know, I never let anyone borrow these.. not even my bf! LOL I'm not selfish.. really.

(yes, I changed the signature again!)

P.s. I know I need to start going out more and take pictures outside! haha I just don't have the time to do it during the week because of work.... that's why I always take random stuff I have at home. Just bare with me for now. They'll get better hopefully sooner than later. Be patient with me... :)

Day 7

2010-01-24T21:39:00.002-05:00

out with the old & in with the new (is that how the saying goes? lol)

But yeah, my old one gave up on me-- so Paolo (being the bestest bf *ahem* haha bought me my EARLY birthday present!) mind you, his birthday is before mine! hahaha (thanks babe)
-- and of course I had to take a picture of it, so I decided that it'll be my picture of the day!

Day 6

2010-01-24T00:07:00.005-05:00

I actually have two pictures for Day 6 :)

My beautiful nieces - Chelsea and Rianne

P.s. I tried changing my signature.. what do you think?

Day 5

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(I realized that these past couple of days, I've been taking pictures of the things I like. Things I like to do & things I love to collect. I guess it's kind of like the get-to-know me part of the project )

Another thing I love to do. I love to read... these are just some of the books I have.

P.s. I hope you're all enjoying the pictures as much as I enjoy taking them :)

Day 4

2010-01-21T23:04:00.002-05:00

One of my many mugs (Yes, I collect mugs. I usually buy mugs from places I've been. I think this one is my fave)

Day 3

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My kind of shoes. Haha

Day 2

2010-01-19T23:20:00.002-05:00

sappy much? Lol

A start of a project - Day 1

2010-01-18T23:12:00.003-05:00

Hello.

With this project I will be taking random picture(s) everyday till next January. Well I'm hoping I'll be able to do till then! I was supposed to start in the first week of January, but since I've missed two weeks already, I've decided to start today. So here goes nothing. These pictures will be really random..so please bare with me!

Enjoy!

Day 1

Happy 2010 Everyone!

2010-01-09T00:30:00.003-05:00

Hello.

Wow, it's 2010 already! This year will definitely be a good year for me, family, and my friends :) I just wanted to share a couple of pictures from my Christmas/NYE holiday :)
Do enjoy! I'll post more once I have the chance.. for now enjoy!

Barrie - December 19th 2009

2009-12-20T14:31:00.002-05:00

I ruined the video :(
But isn't Chelsea so cute? hehe love her to pieces!

Tis' the season....

2009-12-15T22:50:00.005-05:00

Hello.

"Everyday you have the choice to either enjoy your life or to hate it".

I hope you choose to enjoy it :)

10 more days and Christmas time! (Yes, I love to do countdowns LOL I actually started listening to Christmas songs right after Halloween! Bahaha) Anyway, I remember when I was younger & used to ask Santa for gifts. It was always about getting gifts then; either toys or clothes. Now things have changed. This year I’d like more happiness and more blessings for myself, my family and my friends. Not that I don't have enough, because I do. I have no right to complain, because to be honest, a lot of people have it worse than most of us. I'm very thankful for every day that I am given, and I am hoping you are too :)

So....

(Yes, this is how big my family is.. actually still missing the in-laws) LOL

(ahh here ya are.. I think this is everyone!)

From my family to yours :)

Come away with me...

2009-12-13T23:09:00.004-05:00

Hello.

Christmas is fast approaching & I haven't even started my Christmas shopping yet! Haha I will be doing everything this Friday with my bf. Wish us luck! I love and hate doing Christmas shopping. It's a love and hate relationship. LOL (I'll keep you posted with the shopping... let you know when I'm done :) haha)

Also, I haven't been taking pictures lately :( That's why you haven't seen any new pictures up yet. Weekends are always so busy now & cold! haha But don't worry friends, I will get on it A.S.A.P! I'm sure I'll have new pictures up after the Christmas holidays :)

Well, I will leave you with two pictures (taken back in August- my nephew's birthday. I don't think he liked it when I took pictures of him. Haha)

Happy holidays everyone!
Have a blessed day :)

December 3rd 2009

2009-12-03T23:25:00.007-05:00

Hello.

Wow, can you believe it's December? I swear this year went by so fast! I have a lot of plans for the coming year, and I hope to be able to do everything I plan to do. One thing is for sure, I'd like to be a BETTER person in the coming new year. I'm ready to tackle the new year... with new beginnings & (lots) of obstacles. However, I know I will be all right, because I have my family and friends with me :)

Anyway, my baby Chelsea turned a year old two days ago. (one of my MANY nieces Lol) so I leave you with these two pictures :) This is what I meant when I said, "this year went by so fast". Lol

Ps. Sorry, I've been slacking off with posting new pictures.

November 22nd 2009

2009-11-22T18:16:00.000-05:00

Hello.

Well, I've been slacking with posting pictures. Ha-ha Not good! But I've been really busy lately. However, I will post a couple of pictures from my NYC/Boston/Washington tour. Well, if you must know, there's really nothing new on my end. Though I am anxious for Christmas to come :) My favorite holiday! Hmm, I hope everyone's doing well!

Enjoy!

November 13th 2009 - Three years today :)

2009-11-13T11:40:00.000-05:00

Hello.

Well, today is our three years anniversary. By golly, 3 years seem so long! LOL We've been through a lot these past couple of years; had our share of good times and bad times. He drives me crazy and sometimes I want to punch him in the face, but I do love this big head of mine :) more than he will ever know.

First picture was taken last year (on our way to Vegas) 2nd picture was taken in May when we were in LA.
More years of happiness to come and more places to go together!

Good day everyone :D

November 12th 2009

2009-11-12T11:16:00.000-05:00

Hello.

Well, I'm back from my weekend get-away with my parents and sister. Took a bus tour to Boston/NYC/Washington and it was a well needed get-away :) Anyway, I will be posting some pictures soon... since you all know that this is a photo blog. hehe!

Well for now, just enjoy this picture that my sister took of me. LOL

Good day!

Ps. Want to read an interesting and very inspiring blog? http://www.jjcharles.blogspot.com/
Awesome blog! :)

November 4th, 2009

2009-11-04T22:22:00.000-05:00

Hello.

By golly, tell me why it was so cold today!? Lol Anyway, last weekend my friends and I decided to go to Streetsville to take some photos and enjoy what's left of the Fall season. Such a nice place, but too bad all the stores were closed already. I'll have to make sure that I go back during the summer time. Umm, I will be going to Boston/NYC/Washington this weekend, and I'm hoping I'll be able to capture some nice shots. So stay tuned!

Hope you enjoy these pictures :)

Good day!

Enjoying the Fall Season

2009-10-25T21:43:00.000-04:00

Hello.

Well, my bf decided to take me and my nieces to the park to enjoy the fall season & so I can take some photos. So these are just some of the photos I took from Saturday. As you can tell by the pictures, the weather was very inconsistent. When we got to the park, it was raining, so it was cloudy... though at the end the sun started to come out.

So Enjoy!

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Family Photoshoot - September 20, 2009

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Still in the process of uploading.
Please stay tuned.

September 20th, 2009

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Hello.

Family Photoshoot at Studio 204 today.
Stay tuned! Let you know how it goes :)

Good day!

September 08 2009

2009-09-08T14:31:00.001-04:00

Hello.

Please check out - selectsmedia.ca/rcalara

2009-08-28T00:53:00.000-04:00

Hello.

Well, I showed my friend my blog and he told me that my pictures were getting better. That meant a lot coming from him, because it was actually him that inspired me to take up photography. It was when I held his Nikon D200 that I fell in love with photography. A week after our meeting, I purchased a DSLR for myself, not knowing what to do with it. It’s been over a year already and I think I’ve improved. To be honest, I’m a bit obsessed with it right now that I am willing to drive down to Muskoka or somewhere just to take pictures. I’d like to do that before winter starts. The other thing I want to do is to travel the world and take pictures of every beautiful place I see. I’ve started travelling last year, going to NYC, Washington, Atlantic City and Las Vegas; but since I wasn’t comfortable with photography yet I wasn’t able to take “good” pictures (which I really regret!). I am really hoping to visit those places again and take those pictures I’ve missed out on, and hopefully visit other places as well. As you can tell, I love photography & I love to travel so I’m going to put those two together. Wish me luck!

Good day.

A little something

2009-08-26T23:00:00.000-04:00

Hello.

These are just some of the pictures I took during my stay at my sister's house in Barrie.
Enjoy!

Upcoming Events

2009-08-20T13:11:00.000-04:00

Hello.

Well, I've been posting some pictures that I've taken recently, and I would greatly appreciate it if I could get some feedback on them to help me improve. Last Saturday, I went to Toronto Zoo & Dundas Square (Filipinos making Waves) with my bf, and I was able to take pictures. Some turned out really nice, but others didn't turn out the way I wanted them to be (which is okay...part of the process). Also, on Sunday, I did a little family photo shoot for my co-worker. I'd have to say that most of the pictures turned out really well. I'm really happy with how much I've improved, and I'm enjoying learning new things everyday with my camera. I'd like to believe that I can really get something out of my passion for photography. I'm excited what this new part of my life has in store for me (and I am hoping it is something good ha-ha) Anyways, I'm writing to let you in on what I'll be doing in the upcoming week/month.

Saturday August 29, 2009; I will be be taking pictures at the Fan Expo at the Metro Convention Centre for a website.

And in September, I will be having a family photo shoot. I've already booked a studio so I'm pretty excited about it. I'm happy that my family is 100% behind me on this, I just hope all goes well on that day.

Also, I'm really excited to get new accessories for my camera, which I'm hoping will be sooner than later.

I'm definitely on my way...

Allenby Family Photoshoot (Kariya Park)

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Toronto 15/08/09

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Videoa were taken with my D90

You might want to tilt your head to the left to watch the first videolol
(please note: I am not the one screaming haha)

Updates in my life

2009-08-08T21:08:00.000-04:00

Finally got my 50mm f1.8 lens today! I had to pick up the last one in stock all the way in Barrie! haha I'm so excited to use this baby. Expect some pictures in a couple of days or weeks, so stay tuned!

P.S. I finally got Studio 204 booked for a family photo shoot :) It's going to be a lot of fun (I hope!)

Pictures (July 4th, 2009)

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A day at the park

2009-06-16T09:38:00.001-04:00

2009-06-12T15:26:00.000-04:00

Hello again.

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted on my blog. I guess it doesn’t really matter because I have a feeling no one even reads my postings. (ha-ha) Anyways, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about where I want my photography obsession to lead me. When I was in college, I’ve always wanted to start my own business; it was always about opening up my restaurant (but I think that’s going to be hard to do- though I still believe that I’d be able to do it one day ha-ha) Instead, what I’ve decided is to get lots of practice shooting, start working on my portfolio, do some photo shoots with my family (It’s great to have a big family! Ha-ha) and really excel with photography. I’m getting excited just thinking about it, and I will make sure that I will pursue this dream of mine. We’re allowed to dream right? And I think its possible to make this dream a reality, I’m sure it will take a lot of time, but I’m ready for the challenges.

Once I learn the techniques of taking great pictures, I will slowly invest on other accessories. I will need all the support I can get from family and friends though. I want to be able to enjoy what I’m doing, and I want my family to help me get through this and hope they will believe in me and my dreams. So keep posted and come back, y’hear?!

Good day

Randomness

2009-03-09T22:56:00.001-04:00

Hello

These are just some pictures from the weekend.
I will add more when I can... good night for now.

Untitled

2009-03-05T16:37:00.000-05:00

Hello.

This has nothing to do with photography, I just want to let out what I'm feeling at the moment. I don’t like to talk about my feelings in person because I’m scared that I’m going to end up crying or become emotional. It’s been crazy couple of weeks—I don’t show it but it’s been difficult. I’ve just gone through two losses; first my Aunt in the Philippines passed away, and then two nights ago my Uncle followed her. I’ve never thought those kind of things happen in real life, I’ve seen it happen around me but I’ve never envisioned it happening to my family. Sadly, it did. I guess that's just a part of life. It was hard for me to see my mom cry when she found out about my Uncle. I always thought that I would see them again when I go back home. I regret not spending as much time when I had the chance the last time I was home in the Philippines. I remember all the good times we've shared in the short while that I was back home.

What I need to do right now is to spend a lot of time with the people I love, because you just never know what’s going to happen next. I’ve always been scared of death, and still am. It’s just hard for me to talk to people about it. That’s why I love spending my weekends with my family when I can. So please spend as much time with your loved ones, and stop wasting time arguing with them. It’s just not worth it to get into a fight with them. Tell people you love and care for them when you have the chance. Don’t take advantage of life, live it as if there’s no tomorrow

Nikon D90 Work

2009-02-24T23:02:00.001-05:00

Hello

Derick Jover Calara & Chelsea Rose Druken
Still in the process of uploading.. so please bare with me :)

Challenges

2009-02-24T16:51:00.000-05:00

Owning a DSLR camera is exciting yet at the same time very challenging. The Nikon D90 is an amazing camera, but I’m still trying to figure things out. I was playing around with it over the weekend; however, I got frustrated with it because I was struggling with choosing proper settings. Usually when I get frustrated, I would just give up on the task at hand. (which isn’t a good thing) With photography however, I am motivated to do well. I envy people that take such amazing pictures. But I’m sure with a lot practice and patience, I will learn the techniques to capture beautiful pictures. Also, I’m looking forward to taking my D90 class at Henry's School of Imaging in March. it’s a hand-on class, so I’m hoping that I will learn a lot of tricks in taking nice pictures; because right now I'm overwhelmed with the extra features(options) and controls that my camera has.

I will definitely post some pictures that I took using my D90, but I assure you, they are far from fantastic. As I’ve said earlier, I’m still in the process of learning the settings of my camera so if you have any suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment.

Good Day

Nikon D60 Work

2009-02-22T21:52:00.000-05:00

These are just some of the pictures that I took last year using my Nikon D60 SLR. I just wanted to start posting pictures just to give you an idea of my previous/current work.

Introduction

2009-02-18T19:42:00.000-05:00

Hello.

Well, I’ve been meaning to start a blog for a while now, but I never got around to doing it- maybe because I wasn’t sure what to write about. However, now that I’ve gotten into photography, I have something to babble about. I had my first DSLR last year (which was a Nikon D60)—I sure miss that monster of a camera. So now, I would like to introduce all of you to my new baby, Nico (Nikon D90). (Yes I love to name my stuff haha- don’t hate) I bought this baby last Friday and I cannot wait to shoot with it. I’m really hoping that the weather will get a bit better as days pass; at least I’d have some pictures to post here on my blog. As you can see, I’m just starting out—so I really am not a photographer (yet), but once I do post pictures, I would appreciate it if you would comment. Tell me what I can do to improve :)

In the near future, I would love for photography to be my profession, something I will get paid for and enjoy at the same time. Now I find myself looking at pictures into details; trying to figure out how or what they used to shoot the picture (shutter, fstop, angle, kind of lens etc...) I love taking pictures of people (mainly) kids— I love the candid pictures, because it captures the real excitement and laughter they are feeling at that moment. I really think those are the best pictures to take. It’s not fake—it’s something real.

I hope you enjoy my blog as much as I enjoy taking pictures.
Keep posted

Good day