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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Element of Principles and Design
CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
GROUP 3
Herrera | Alonzo | Bunao | Butaran | Cabading | Manangan
Table of Contents Impressum..........................................................2 Art Features........................................................6 Curatorial Note...............................................7 Artworks.........................................................8 Photo Project.................................................16 Feature Article Magazine Layout.....................41
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Artists
Abram Alonzo
Looking through the world in a Lens allowed him to see the world in a new light. Photography felt like cooking for him,mixingingredientsinordertocreate somethingthatactuallyhasvalueinstead ofjustcomingupwithsomethingrandom and expecting it to be good or even decent.
Beingequippedwithacameraonlyonhis phone,acamerathatisnotofthenewest and definitely far from the best, resulting in his photos being less detailed and having lesser quality. Struggling with this predicament, he still pushes to produce photos that are sometimes competitive. Abram then compensates this by producing photos that are more form oriented like shadows and highlights. Currentlystilltryingtoimprovehiscraftin photography and adjusting to it. Still a SeniorHighSchoolstudent,Abramhasa lot to learn in his journey, the willingness to “do better” so that he will have sufficient skill to deliver even more compellingphotos.
Sophia Bunao
My journey with photography always had but 1 thought in my mind, that photography should be used to capture moments you don't want to forget or you want to look back at theminthefuture."
As an artist who usually uses mainly a pen to create art, photography was a challenge for Abram. This portfolio presents the collection of the journey of a student artist in his growth in photography. Compositions were something that puzzled him, it was like a completely different dimension, compositions in drawing are something more flexible unlike in photography, wherein there are more factors to consider.
"Holding a camera was never really Sophia's forte, she stated that she was not skilled enough to be aware of the certain angles that the subject of the photo will be needing to do. She believedthatphotography,muchlikeall other mediums of art, is one of the many forms of artistic archives used by all people who wish to document, narrate, collect or record past experiences of people, happenings, places and things. Ever since Sophia was a little girl she has always been entrancedandenchantedwithallthings colorful, that a pop of life in any picture wasenoughtocatchhereye.
Anytime Sophia sees something that catches her eye, may it be a dog laying in the street or the sunset filled with vibrant purples andreds,shetakesaninitiativeto take a photo of it. Sophia mostly madeherselfasthesubjectofher photos, being in front of the cameramadeherfeellikethestar of the show and that no one else is watching her while she struts herself. Photography has always made Sophia feel confident and assured.Sophiaistrulyawalking memory collector, ready to documentcolorandlife.
-SophiaBunao
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Bjen Butaran
Edward Cabading
Bjen Butaran is a student in CIIT doing her best to capture andeditphotographs even without much prior experience in the craft. She never would’vethoughtthat she’dbepartakingor even more, enjoying photography, but she has been delightfully proven wrong. Her artistic skills are primarily practiced and focused on digital drawing and video editing, but photography has been a pleasant new experience&hobby. Through more lessons,projects,and practice, she hopes to hone her photography skills even more, till she can fill a scrapbook full of pictures that she has proudly takenallbyherself.
I didn’t jump the shark on the photographywhenI was young because I was more on the videography side than photography, but the latter still is interesting for me todo.
I started slowly getting into it when I was looking at cameras and see which one’s good for me as a beginner. I was so interested in the technical aspects of it and how some of the pictures takenlooked.
Fast forward to late 2022 when I did get my first actual camera, I started to play with the features and controls on how it functions because I’ve never truly held/own a camera before.ItisstillthestartofthejourneyandI am still in the process of learning/telling stories via a single frame. Who knows, maybe this will also help me with videography,itwillhelpmebemorecreative with shots and have more control with the equipmentandtheenvironmentaroundmeto goalloutwithwhatIhaveinmind.
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As he pursues the Media and Visual Arts in CIIT Senior High school with keen interest, he proceeds to planandsave enough money for a goodcamera.
Jullian hashis heartseton bothperforming andvisualarts.
Jullian Herrera
Intriguedbynatureand architecture,hefindsjoy in taking photos of various sceneshecomesacross.
His journey into photography first unfolded in his freshman year of Junior High school in 2017. He first had a hobby in editing photos and videos with no intention to pursue photography, however, support from his loved ones made him want to try photography. As time passed by, Jullian found an opportunity to branch out his skills while still managing to utilize his editing skills into his new hobby.
Selina Manangan
Taking photos of my surroundings is pretty interesting, it lets me capture theessenceofsomethingwith
my own perspective of its elements.
Photography isn’t all about creating masterful creativepieces,I found that I prefer photographsthat hold sentimental value such as photographs of families, pets and outings, photos that make people remember different memories with the people they cherish the most and I find that to be the true purpose of photography to me.
I continue to look at the world in the lenses of photography and creativity wishing to create meaningful and well structured photographs using different equipment,toolsandtechniques.
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Artists
Art Features
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Curatorial Note
As students of CIIT who have experienced Agwikasan, we obviously know the gods “Hanan, Mayari, Apolaki, and Tala,” but the most popular god of them all would be their father, Bathala. Then when it comes to enchanting beings, we always hear stories of “Diwata’s” living on our mountains like Maria Makiling or Maria Sinukuan. And finally, the myths that are most well-known, even abroad, would have to be the Filipino monsters like the aswang, tikbalang, manananggal, kapre, bakunawa, etc. Myths are something that existed for a very long time and having no exact date when they came to be. The Myths in the Philippines come from different indigenous religions, these religions have their own identities when it comes to presenting their own Myths and some having similar events happen in their Myths with the characters and settings being referred to with different names. There are also Myths that exist in order to explain supernatural events or beings and those myths are used by adults to use as a sort of scare to kids or serve as warnings to those who travel in the Philippines. Philippine Mythology often includes supernatural beings in our culture, used to explain natural phenomena and give comfort by making sense of order and meaning in a disordered society providing a philosophy for our culture’s practices to reflect how people relate with one another their in everyday lives.
This gives us context in our world’s literature and beliefs and ethics to the way we act in our lives and enriches the cultural identities of various indigenous Philippines folk religions. In our exhibition, we would like to represent the traditions and the myths that have been passed down throughout generations and to showcase the boldness and the diversity of our culture through our interpretational artworks about mythology. Our exhibition is not only to differentiate us from the rest, but to also show our independence, to spread awareness, and remind Filipinos of their own culture that helps define the Philippines as a whole and as its own unique identity. Philippine myths are an interesting part of our culture that needs to be explored more as it does give more context to our identities in various aspects. There are many instances where there are similar ideas to the myths of other countries and ours but not all mythological figures are the same. Filipino Mythology centers around the idea and emphasis of relationship with our gods, goddesses and deities to mortals. Other mythology may center around the wonders of their gods and goddesses, since other mythologies may believe in a singular name to praise, Filipino mythology originates from different regions, religions and ethnic faith which leads to different mythologies from different regions. Filipino myths can range from pre-colonial deities and enchanting beings to fearless heroes and horrifying monsters. The artworks about to be presented in this exhibition is a way to visualize the details and give more context to the culture of Philippine myths.
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Artworks
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Abram Alonzo's work
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Bakunawa & Haliya
One of the most prominent mythological stories that explains the phenomenon of eclipses. The Bakunawa is the most popular Moon eating deity. And the other mythological being here is Haliya, the Moon goddess I depicted as the opponent of the Bakunawa. There are multiple accounts of Moon eaters from different regions and groups. Interpretations differ from one region to another, having different descriptions of the deity that consumes the Moon and at some accounts even the Sun, just like the Minokawa. However, most versions of Moon eating deities all have one thing in common, the causation of eclipses. Most depictions explain eclipses as the result of a Moon eater consuming the Moon or Sun and sometimes the after-effect of the consumption, the releasing of the Sun or Moon through defecation.
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Goddess Hanan
Sophia Bunao's work
The goddess Hanan, the goddess of morning and new beginnings. It is written that goddess Hanan is the daughter of Bathala and the sister of Mayari and Tala. I drew her as the sun that signifies a new day. I drew on a sun head wear on her that signifies her morning glory every sunrise. The reflection of the sun signifies the radiance and glow of her beauty every morning dew. Everytime the sun rises, you are reminded of the glow that goddess Hanan radiates as the earth orbits around her. Her glowing eyes signifies that she sees all and all sees her, as the Earth orbits around her she displays her beauty and nourishment to those who glorify her. Her motherly gaze signifies the start of all beginnings: birth of a child, beginning of a harvest and the start of a new lunar calendar cycle. It is said that their prayers to the goddess Hanan are done at the break of dawn.
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Bjen Butaran's work Goddess Mebuyan
Mebuyan is the Bagobo earth, fertility, and sometimes underworld Goddess whose body is covered with multiple breasts. She lives somewhere beneath the earth in a place called “Banua Mebu’yan” or “Mebuyan’s town. Spirits visithertownfortheblackriverinsidethat they use for pamalugu. Pamalugu is the act of spirits washing themselves before going to Gimokudon or the Bagobo underworld to make sure that they do not return to their dead bodies. She is said to have many breasts because she breastfeeds and cares for the spirits of dead babies before they go to the underworldtojointheirfamilymembers.
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Goddess of the Moon
Mayari
Mayari is the one-eyed Goddess of the Moon, Beauty, and Strength of the Pampangan mythology. She is knowntobethemostbeautifulofall goddesses. It says in the myth that Mayari fought Apolaki, her brother, fortheprizetoruletheEarth.During that fight, Mayari was physically beaten with one of her eyes lost but despite that, she remains a strong figure which leads to Apolaki conceding.
Edward Cabading's work
I decided to make an artwork of Mayari, focusing on her strong figure and her imminent beauty despite her battle worn eye. Giving her an outfit that fits her "war" aspectasshecanholdoninafight.
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Dumangan God of Good Harvest
Jullian Herrera's work
Dumangan is known as the “Tagalog sky-god of good harvest”. A god praised by the Sambal people, an ethnolinguistic group that inhabits the provinces : PangasinanandZambales. Furthermore, in Zambales’ culture, Dumangan is the god who they believe has theabilitytocreaterice with great quality. I decided to create an artwork of Dumangan as he is not being talked about much as the other gods in the Philippines mythology like Apolaki, Mayari, etc.
I depicted him as an adult man with a vest. I drew mountains so I can symbolize the significance of his story in the provinces. Additionally, I decided to give him tribal accessoriestofitthetheme as it is what the Philippine mythology’susualdepiction ofwhatgodswear.
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Selina Manangan's work
LALAHON Goddess of volcanoes
Lalahon is known as the Goddess of good harvest and volcanoes. She is a prominent figure in aeta and negrito tribes because of the calamities she is known to cause to them such as volcanic eruptions and harvesting being destroyed. They worshiped her and performed sacrifices as a form of offering to her to keep her satisfied, this offering used to be in the form of virgin females but now a simple fire offering is known to suffice her. She is known for her protection and caring nature towards wildlife and harvests. She is depicted as a beautiful woman with hair of fire, eyes as red as burning coal, lips as red as rubies and a body that can turn into lava. I had figured to embellish her with head accessories that would be prominent within the tribes that she was worshiped in.
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Alonzo's works
"The Violet Skies""Achieveing New Heights"
"Rose of Enticement"
"The Last Showdown"
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Alonzo's works
"Warm office Hours"
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Alonzo's works | "Photons" 1
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Alonzo's works | "Photons" 2
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Bunao's School Works
Sunset in U.P.
Quiet Place to Study
Honey Fragrance ChanelFriendly Game of Hoop
Dribble Until You Drop
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Bunao's Personal Works
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Butaran's works
Getting Midnight Snacks
Gateway Mall Roof Top
Gateway Mall, Cubao Cityscape
Man's Best Friend
Quezon Memorial Shrine at Daytime
Quezon Memorial Shrine at Night
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Butaran's works
Exam
Chess Board
Pink Heart Necklace Box
Blossom Lip Balm
Lip Balm Reflection
Reflection
Heart Necklace
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Pink Heart Necklace on a Blanket
Butaran's works
(Model: sister/ Faye Butaran)
Badminton Jump Shot
Sprouting Angel Wings
Magical Dress Transformation
Reflection Wearing
Lipstick Badminton Drop Shot Save
Holy Heavenly Halos
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Cabading's works
"Center Comms"
Focal Length: 21mm
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 200
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/640s
Focal Length: 21mm
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 4000
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/60s
Focal Length: 35mm
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 2500
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/60s
"Masked Thoughts"
Focal Length: 35mm
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 6400
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/50s
"Last Piece Standing"
Focal Length: 31mm
Aperture: f/5
ISO: 800
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/80s
"Gyudon" "Stew" 26
Cabading's works
"The Painter"
Focal Length: 42mm
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 2500
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/125s
"Fatherly Hug"
Focal Length: 45mm
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 320
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/50s
"Set Your Heart Ablaze"
Focal Length: 15mm
Aperture: f/22
ISO: 100
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 15s
"Red Lantern Garden"
Focal Length: 15mm
Aperture: f/3.5
ISO: 1600
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/60s
Adobe Photoshop
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Cabading's works
"Become Legendary""Empty Memory""Blues""Boy or Girl?"
Focal Length: 22mm
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 100
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/320s
Adobe Photoshop
Focal Length: 33mm
Aperture: f/5
ISO: 500
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/1250s
Adobe Photoshop
Focal Length: 15mm
Aperture: f/3.5
ISO: 1600
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/20s
Adobe Photoshop
Focal Length: 3.5mm
Aperture: f/3.5
ISO: 1250
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/50s
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Movie Theatre Architecture
Photographed at Trinoma, the photo was shot against the lights to create a flare and dramatic lighting behind the chairs while creating symmetry and repetition in the photo by filling the image with movie theatre seats.
Focal Length: 4.1
Aperture: f/1.7
ISO: 3867
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/20s
Photoshop
Jullian Herrera's works
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Jullian Herrera's works
SM North at Night
Photographed during 9pm at SM North Edsa, this photo was took with the intent of using leading lines to create a long perspective across the passageway.
Focal Length: 4.71
Aperture: f/1.7
ISO: 1809
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/33s
Photoshop
Focal Length: 4.71
Aperture: f/1.7
ISO: 3867
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/20s
Photoshop
Ayala Malls Sundown
Photographed around 6pm in the Ayala Malls, shot with a exaggerated angle to create a wider perspective of the mall's architecture.
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Focal Length: 4.1
Aperture: f/1.7
ISO: 3867
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/20s Photoshop
Ever Gotesco Commonwealth at Night
Shot in the dark, above a glass table with a flashlight underneath and used light from a desk mat to create wavy blue steaks of light.
Focal Length: 4.1
Aperture: f/1.7
ISO: 1116
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/50s Photoshop
Photographed around 7pm in Commonwealth, Ever Gotesco to make use of the light decor of the mall's exterior.
Jo Malone Bluebell Cologne
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Fruits in Contrast
Focal Length: 4.71
Aperture: f/1.7
ISO: 100
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/130s
Photoshop
Focal Length: 4.1
Aperture: f/1.7
ISO: 100
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/350s
Photoshop
Dawn
Photographed at a cemetery in Bulacan at around 5am.
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Photographed at a cemetery in Bulacan at around 5am.
Focal Length: 4.71
Aperture: f/1.7
ISO: 104
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/453s
Photoshop
Afternoon Bolinao Waterfalls
Photographed during a visit to Bolinao, Pangasinan during 12-3pm.
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Jullian Herrera's Works
A Walk Together
Focal Length: 4.71
Aperture: f/1.7
ISO: 100
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/129s
Photoshop
Stray in Shade
Photographed in SM North Edsa afternoon.
Focal Length: 4.71
Aperture: f/1.7
ISO: 401
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/60s
Photoshop
Photographed in a park in Commonwealth.
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Jullian Herrera's Works
The Debutant's Cake
Focal Length: 4.71
Aperture: f/1.7
ISO: 104
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/453s
Photoshop
Jullian Herrera's Works
Focal Length: 4.71
Aperture: f/1.7
ISO: 104
White Balance: Auto
Exposure time: 1/453s
Photoshop
The 18 Roses
Photographed on a former classmate's debut.
Photographed on a former classmates debut.
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Selina Manangan's Works
Coffee date
Milk and coffee
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Purrfect Reflection
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Late night Bowling
EMPTY
Sunflower Fields
Coffee on Sundays 39 Early monday mornings Setting Sun Clouds and Trees
Prettyin PinkFireside
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Feature Article Magazine Layout
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Sophia Bunao'sAbram 42
Bjen Butaran's
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Edward Cabading's
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Jullian Herrera's
Selina Manangan's
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"The principles of true art is not to portray, but to evoke."
- Jerry Kosinski
Herrera | Alonzo | Bunao | Butaran | Cabading | Manangan GROUP
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