A 5-hour Transport Show Shootathon.

Last Friday, I went to SM Megamall to attend the 21st Transport Show. Knowing that my camera could be subjected to scrutinizing by the security guards, I made sure to keep it at the bottom of my bag. 

I arrived at SM at almost 3:00pm. So far, so good. I head straight up to the Megatrade Hall so I could start shooting cars first. After taking pictures of most of them, its time to take photos of the models. 

I think there were more new faces than the old ones as I make sure to take a quick snap or to on them. Most of the crowd (photographers) are on the Premiere Vixens booth as the Vixens were game to pose in front of the camera.

Since the venue of the event wasn't that spacious compared with World Trade Center and SMX Convention Center in Pasay, you would be able to enjoy the transport show in 2-3 hours. 

Photos to follow soon. XD

MIAS 2012: Being better and smarter

Last Saturday, I made sure that my leave was filed a month ahead to make-up for my dismissal shoot on last year's MIAS. I still recall the misses I made last year as I wasn't able to cover everything there (except for Russ Swift's Drifting show which I usually miss anyway XD).

I arrived at past 11:30am and scouted the area a little bit. Though I got there a bit late, I wasted no time in taking photographs of cars in a different manner that I never took before. I was able to take at least a hundred shots within two hours.

By 2:00pm, I shifted to shooting the ones responsible for making carshows a success, the carshow models. I was able to take pictures of almost all of them (90%) while taking a look if some of my friends came to the event.

Even if I'm by my lonesome, I made sure to enjoy the event before calling it a day.

Pictures to follow soon. XD

First Hot Import Nights in Manila: Carshow + VIP Concert

I make sure not to miss this event for ages even if I may not be able to have a photo-op with Nikita Esco, Jerri Lee and Arianny Celeste. Some of my friends were able to have a photo-op with them but I guess my time was up and simply enjoyed taking their photos from a distance. XD

I got to the WTC (World Trade Center) at almost 1:00pm and had lunch first at Chicboy before entering the premises. The event seems pretty normal to me as it was almost the same carshow I attend over the years.

What would make it different is the Hot Import Night's Jeri Lee, Nikita Esco and MMA's Arianny Celeste. Whenever they're around, photographers and warm-blooded guys are within a distance to have a chance for a photo-op with them.

By 6:30pm, everyone was advise to go out as they're busy preparing for the VIP Party. This is actually the reason why I have to file my leave XD. We had to fall in line again just to get in. Unfortunately, tickets were sold out (?) which made some upset, rant and go home instead. 

When we got back in, I didn't notice the change except for the stage as well as the front row which I have to make my way to the front the hard way. Anyway, I was still able to get some decent shots during the VIP show. 

The VIP Show coincides with Wave 89.1's 11th anniversary which makes it much fun as some of their DJ's hosted the show. Mocha girls were there and the search for Ms. HIN  is in progress. 

Then, Nikita Esco graced the stage with her dancing moves that all I heard more was clicks of the cameras left and right. Then Jeri Lee was next to perform not outdoing each other but more of complementing each other.

Then the finalists for Ms HIN was announced as KC Montero and Arianny Celeste were on stage to make the event more exciting. As Ms HIN was announced, the crowd chants as they seem they want more. 

The event went well till the end, just in time for my battery to go empty. For 400 pesos, I think its pretty much worth it. I hope year would be a much better Hot Import Nights in Manila. 

Pictures to follow soon. XD

One-Shot at Manila Auto Salon 2011

Taken from Google

Well this has been another post due last week but due to unforeseen circumstances, I have to move it to a latter date (today). I was suppose to attend this event twice (Friday and Sunday) but I wasn't able to do it due to unforseen circumstances again XD.

When I got to SMX at 11:00am, I didn't waste any time to shoot some cars first while there weren't much people yet. For me, if I wanted to shoot cars without getting bumped or distracted, I go to carshows early so I would be able to get good shots.

I was able to take pictures of cars but I did it on a different perspective and angle. By 1:00pm, I'm already done and I feel a little bit hungry so I went out to eat first. It was 2:30pm when I got back to SMX to take pictures of the lovely car show models.

I just strolled around first to look for new faces but I couldn't recall if I was able to take a quick snap or two. Most of the lovely carshow models I saw at SMX were the same faces for the past couple of car shows.

Sometimes I get a little bit reluctant to take their pictures but eventually I take pictures of them as time progresses. I do saw some of my friends taking pictures and having a chat with other models and fellow photographers who usually frequent these carshows.

I spent the entire afternoon at SMX and head-off to SM MOA to attend another event.

Here are the rest of the pictures. Hope to see you on next year's Manila Auto Salon 2012. XD

My Manila Auto Salon 2010 Expirience

One of two car shots

Two of two car shots

Earlier this afternoon, I went to SMX in Pasay City to attend The Manila Auto Salon 2010. This event is usually held between the 3rd and 4th week of November from Thursday to Sunday. As most people from all walks of life come here to check out on cars and trucks, most photographers (like me) hang out with fellow photographers and check out for any new car show models there aside from checking the cars as well XD.

I got there at around 4:00pm after having only 3 hours of sleep no thanks to the excitement that build-up on me XD. I was keen on going there the next day instead as I need to get more sleep but since I promised my wife to stay home on Sundays, I still push through with going there despite lack of sleep.

I scouted the area again and it was almost the same for cars and probably for car show models except for a few whom I saw for the first time earlier and some of those who have returned to the modeling circuit. I saw some of my friends who went there ahead of me and they were able to check the entire area already. Probably they're on their second round of taking pictures of the models while I'm just starting XD.

Anyway, I did my usual round of familiarizing with the area along with shooting left and right (of models) before going shooting full time for about 3-4 hours. After shooting carshow models, I focused more on cars but I haven't shot much of them in the past few carshows.

I was satisfied with the event and I'm looking forward to do it better next year ^_^.

Here are the rest of the pictures for you guys to enjoy. ^_^