#12 Baby Gian

He`s cute and sweet and so much fun.

This little prince is turning one!

Last week, I was asked to photograph baby Gian for his first birthday celebration.

I always enjoy photographing kids, as much as they are challenging to photograph they are also lots of fun to work with. 

You'll sure be missing a lot of shots and accurate focus and you can also forget about setting up poses and lighting, but it's fun and a breath of fresh air to what I'm used to.


Happy birthday little one.


Cheers!


Alex

Thai food overload

Last week, I had a photoshoot that involved something everyone loves: food.

In the days leading up to the shoot, I had mixed feelings of excitement and uncertainty. It's always thrilling to be paid for something you enjoy doing, but this was my first time photographing food for commercial use. While I've always been interested in food photography, it's not something that necessarily captivates me. When I see food, I think "eat" rather than "shoot."

It wasn't in my area of expertise, so the thought of potentially messing it up was scary. I didn't want to end up with the same type of photos that people take on Instagram right before they devour their sushi.

However, the good news is that I was also able to devour the food that I photographed. Who doesn't love a win-win situation?

Here are some glimpses from the shoot:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Crispy pork in delicious Thai sauce with rice and egg toppings

Mouth watering aren't they?

I know you want to taste it!

Crispy Thai crackers

Finger foods

Enticing!

Doesn't really look healthy. But oh well, try to resist these.

Hypertension, Thai style.

I bet you're feeling hungry now. Thai food is renowned for being incredibly flavorful, although some dishes can be quite spicy and may cause an upset stomach...

Thai cuisine is among the most diverse in the world, offering a vast array of dishes with unique combinations of herbs, spices, and ingredients.

If you ever have the opportunity to visit Thailand, I highly recommend it to fully experience the sights, smells, and tastes of authentic Thai food. Don't settle for the imitations in your own country marketed as Thai restaurants - they are often far from the real thing.

Adding Thailand to your bucket list is a must, not just for the food, but also for the country's rich culture and stunning landscapes.

De Talat Phlu

I would like to thank De Talat Phlu restaurant for trusting me on this one.

And their food are delicious and surprisingly lighter on the pocket.

De Talat Phlu restaurant is located at the 4th floor of Siam Square One bldg.(Across Siam Paragon), Bangkok.

Delicious Thai food at its best. Don't forget to visit the place.


Cheers!

Alex

Of scents and some sense...

After the trip from Philippines, I haven't got much chance to take some new photographs.

Lots of new stuff going on at work and what not.

(In fact, I think I'm just lazy to think of some new projects for now.)

Fortunately,  I got some small things to do at the side keeping my photographic energy alive.

My wife and her friend got into a small hobby of making home-made perfumes for friends and relatives.

I was assigned to take photos of the products.

My task was to make a small DIY (Do-it-youself) studio at home and be a little creative in presenting the products.

Not bad as a challenge.

Home-made perfumes for gift purposes only. 

Home-made perfumes for gift purposes only.

Perfume for gift purposes only

These home-made oil-based perfumes really smells good, last a long time and cheaper to make.

Although I love to do outdoors sessions, this small project at least woke me up from my laziness.

Or did it?

I had a realization, a vision.

Spent some of my weekends shooting outdoors.

Spent nights reading about photography and lighting.

I love what I'm doing. (Except for sitting in front of the PC editing photos)

But I am not a photographer.

I consider photography as just one of my skills.

Something that I still want to improve more.

A  hobby (and some small income) I am enjoying.

No more, no less.

I also have other dreams and goals I want to pursue.

Who knows? Everything is possible in this universe of endless possibility. (Say what?)

My love for photography hasn't faded, it's just that I have other things I decided to prioritize.

I will still accept and do some photography projects from time to time.

Just a little bit less active.

I hope that make sense.



Cheers.


Alex