Memory 9: Photo Essay (A Day In A Life of A Gun Instructor)

Like what I posted in Memory 7, I always enjoy taking pictures. It gives me a different happiness whenever I hold a camera and take pictures. I don't stick with one subject. Most of the time, I take pictures of random objects. Hihihi. But here's a photo essay I did with my friend for our requirement for Print and Photojournalism. We used a Canon 1000D from a friend for this plate.

Our subject is my father who works at ARMSCOR as a Gun Instructor. He's been working for this company for many years now. He was a PATTS Aeronautical Engineering graduate but opted to pursue what he really loves to do and that is practical shooting.  But the opportunity to teach people about proper firearms use and safety paved way for a long term career for him. I am proud of my father. :) I didn't get the hang of practical shooting like him but to share his talent with my friends for this photo essay meant a lot for me.

So here's the photo essay I'm talking about...

Credits: Tubera & Saguiguit, 2011

My father assisted us all throughout the shoot. We followed the rules that are strictly imposed in their company. We even signed the waivers. Don't worry. We went through a screening before the shoot and the firearms that we used are licensed. :)

Memory 7: Click, click, and voila!

I've always been fascinated with photography. When we had our Print and Photojournalism subject on my junior year, I was excited to take pictures and collaborate with my classmate since our professor required us to work in pairs. We didn't use DSLR in our first few plates. We used a range finder and the printing made us exhaust all our savings. We used films and that reminded me of the old cameras. It was a good training but I'd prefer DSLR. We had a chance to use an digital camera for our final requirement. It was a fun experience for me to take pictures of whatever subject. I just feel happy whenever I hold a camera. I don't own any camera as of now but for sure, I'll have one someday.

Here are some photos that I took using my cousin's DSLR with prime lens. It was tricky since you can't just shoot and shoot. You have to adjust the zoom and make it sure to get the right focus. This was all taken during our two-day reunion with the Madrid family!

 "THE SESSION" 

"Playing with Mickey Mouse Cards" 

"With the Camsibatah Babies"

"Sequel ng Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin Paglulutuan Pa Rin Kita Ng Kanin" 

"Lolo Openg"

 "Our very own Santino" 

"I just can't stop loving you..."

Credits to Lester Ibañez