The most unusual places to go visit while in Cebu is the most anticipated Sbarro restaurant. There used to be a Sbarro restaurant in Davao but it didn’t last for some reason. Although Sbarro pizza is ultimately expensive, it is very heavy too, both in the pocket and stomach. Almost 3 inches thick pizza that is thick and bulky to eat.
With regard the heaviness made him sad because of the size of the pizza although it never stopped me loving the pizza. The first time I ate one big Sbarro pizza back when I was in grade 2. My family and I visited Cebu and we went to SM for lunch. Amidst to our curiosity a pizza place in the middle of the mall. My big brother suggested ‘let’s eat in here! looks delicious’. So walking with a hungry stomach doesn’t help you mumble. I told myself, “let’s try it then. Let’s see who can’t eat a huge sized pizza in a row. haha!”.
Years later which is today. The pizza has been always loved by the fam not just loving it. Thus, embracing the fact of a great Italian pizza. Who would’ve thought anyway.
As I’ve ventured and meet tons of people in facebook I can across on Ms. Jojie Alcantara great works in Photography. I was admiring her works as I’ve been watching all complementary photos that amazed me for the first time.
As a photography enthusiast, I’ve asked her myself on few tips in perfecting your photos in photography.
There are many things to mind before you jump into photography and conclude that you’d want to hone it.
I’ve asked her given this tips helping you improve in photography.
1. Keep your composition simple (pero rock!)
Jojie Alcantara 2011
2. Follow the light (it is your best friend)
Jojie Alcantara 2011
3. Don’t be too conscious of rules (but learn the basics, at least)
Jojie Alcantara
4. Follow your instinct
Jojie Alcantara
5. Don’t give up easily
Jojie Alcantara
Its really heartwarming to see photos made by our home grown photographer like Ms. Jojie. I admire the works of our fellow Dabawenya showcasing various photos as a form of art.
Learn more of her works sited at pbase.com and dabawenya.me for further exploration of works by Ms. Jojie.
If you’re an aspiring photographer (like me), try practicing on your own mobile phone. Never deprive yourself in mobile phones. Everybody’s not limited to learn creative ways to improve in photography.
Even professional photographers, they started with digital cameras or camera phones. Eventually in time you’ll learn the right texture in photography. Though professional cameras cost more than you cannot afford, just be creative and never stop believing you can’t do things just because you don’t have those cameras.
Baby steps at a time helps a lot. So here are tips that will improve you’re photography skills in your most creative ways.
Technical Aspect
Consider the capability of your phone specially in MegaPixels either it is 2.0 MP still its ok to take great shots with that resolution. Mostly Sony Ericsson Phones produces good shots. Also, consider the angle, range of zoom it can cover and its color texture. You don’t want your shot to be wasted.
Black and White
Turn on the effect of your phone in black and white if you want your scene to be dramatic. Consider the exposure it is capable and the light it receives from its environment. See to it that if you’re going to take shots. Expose your phone for few seconds in the light
Polarized Effect
Use polarize effect if you want your shot to blend in with colors that looks like a negative. Choose a color that matches on the mood if you’re taking shots on people and places.
Motion Blur
photo from: google.com
Motion shots are effective for moving objects. Consider photos with movements, running person, jumping, hurdling and the angle. You don’t want your shot to be destroyed by some sort of inserts within it.
Light
photo taken: laracada
Unlike professional cameras like Nikon d90, they have sensors that receives light. When exposed you have to set a time exposure for it to blend its light. For mobile phones, they don’t have sensors so they automatically receive light without setting its limit to the light exposure. Be careful in your environment. Consider it.
Note:
It’s an advantage to learn the basics of photography before taking it to the next level. Keep your composure in photography and don’t forget to have fun. If you want to learn more talk with professional photographers. They can give you great tips and lessons.
Color defines all objects and forms as it represents more appealing complexion to the subject projected by any colors. A color emphasizes a true perception of an idea, form or art. Any art without color makes it look duller. Yet it is a representation of concept product of imagination.
How Important Color is… in Art?
Color is everywhere, its one of the qualities that’s important in art, without color any imagery would become dull and dry. It’s better to determine color in creating an art creates more projection of any emotion giving an outstanding of work.
Color in Art
It’s an elaborative composition which it relays texture, movement and quality. It reassures the artists telling to its viewers that it’s effective to use color that’s relevant to what is portrayed. Artists are definitely conscious with the color applied in their work. Wrong colors placed in their artwork would define negativity in their.
Color in Photography
Depending on the use of color, it creates emotion, action, motion, movement and perspective in a form of image. The color must connect with the environment especially the background, as it tells what type of image the photographer is telling.
Color in Personhood
It defines our personality aside from representing any forms of art. Color is a symbolism of who we are and the kind of person we are. It’s a good symbolism that we don’t have to say what needs to be said.
Spending a few minutes with these two, I was astonished of them. Because when they posed for a photo. I realized they were never real brother yet the moment the little boy (red shirt) cuddled him. He instantly mingled on him and leaned. Both were laughing loudly, sweet little laughter that you’ll never experience again. And I was there to witness that moment.
Lorraine de Lara 