REACH- MS. TOURISM WORLD PHOTOGRAPHERS
WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?
AILEEN SIWA
“PHOTOGRAPHY IS INDEED A FULFILLING CRAFT. ONCE YOU SEE THE OUTPUT OR ACTUAL PHOTOS AND REALIZE THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO GET WHAT YOU WANTED IN A PHOTO, YOU’LL SIMPLY SMILE.” – AILEEN SIWA
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lies on capturing candid moments and natural scenes. However, she is also busy with corporate accounts like launches, events and even product photos.
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ileen Siwa is a sound technician by profession. Music is her world as she captures harmonies, melodies and rhythm however; images are something that fascinates her as well. Although photography is something she was fond of since her high school days, it’s only recent that she decided to pursue it professionally as well. At the moment, Aileen has been active in capturing travel and adventures. She believes that her expertise
DREAM PHOTO SHOOT / SUBJECT For someone who has been in the photography and music industry, it is not shocking to find out that her dream subject is Ms. Lea Salonga. A true Filipino pride, Aileen admires not only her talents but also Lea’s professionalism and artistry. GREATEST STRENGTH Aileen has always been a very driven woman, and that applies and seen through her works. She feels that her greatest strength is her
motivation to always exceed her client’s expectations. Learning is a never ending process for her, and with each image, with each shoot and each subject, she makes sure that she improves with every click. ON REACH – MS. TOURISM WORLD PICTORIAL With Aileen’s thirst for improvement, her experience during the Reach-Ms. Tourism World pictorial was indeed rewarding. She was able to meet other photographers and was able to watch them in action. She learned so much and also was able to share her skills with others. “It was both tiring and enjoying. I got to enhance my skills in studio shoots,” Aileen happily says.