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Well in terms of my photography and other creative endeavors ... This year I'm resolute to never again compromise my artistic integrity.  In that line of thought, let me quote one of the best advices given by Johnny Depp .... "I promised myself that I would continue to move forward and do my best and not to compromise in any way whatsoever.  Not to let anyone put their hands on me and affect me ...  So ... the best advice I can give is to keep moving forward and don’t give a shit (to) what everybody thinks.  Just ... do the best you can do for you." Sounds a bit self serving when viewed from a certain perspective but I believe true ar

Just finished Mr. Leo Castillo’s studio lighting  workshop today and I’m reminded of the reason why I have always held him in high regard as a photographer and a mentor.  He thought not the only the how but the why of photographic techniques in such down to earth and simple terms.  I remember the first lighting workshop I took, though I did realize that studio lighting is not rocket science I still found putting together a three light set-up a very daunting task.   And I don’t remember being thought the rational behind lighting ratios too.  We were just given ratios to be implemented based on classic lighting setups.  Sir Leo o

PHOTOGRAPHY... The pass few months I can't help but feel really blessed.  Recently I've had the chance to shoot with Mr. Ruel Tafalla, one of the photographers who have greatly inspired me in this craft.  Before I used to just follow his work in flickr and multiply, never in my wildest dream did I imagine I'd be able to meet him in person since he is based in the US.  So I was greatly surprised when he offered photography and post processing lessons a few months back.  Being an avid follower of his work I quickly grabbed the chance and signed up.  And let me just say that the openness with which he shared his techniques was just amazing, he