by Ingrid Samson
Three days of techno goodness for visual graphic and photography buffs of all kinds, ages, shapes, and sizes! Made possible by Fiera de Manila, it was the first time that the Graphic Expo was held back-to-back with a Photo/Video Expo at the SMX Convention Center, on June 17-19, 2010. With a little help from the Philippine Center for Creative Imaging (PCCI), the Society of Portrait Photographers of the Philippines (SPPP), led by President Orly Mercado, was there to bring more flavor to this yearly event.
SPPP Adviser Boy Samson played emcee, and facilitated the photo shoot sessions at the club's booth. Photo enthusiasts, armed with DSLRs and point & shoot cameras alike, clicked their shutters to their hearts' content at SPPP's gorgeous models. Jessica, Valerie, and child model Anna were photographer magnets both onstage and at the SPPP booth, while April Villamayor, Cinderella Ocampo, and Abi Guevarra sizzled the stage during nude body painting photo shoots. The beautiful body painting was courtesy of non other than SPPP's own Adviser Emeritus Ibarra Deri, and his daughter Dail. Special thanks go to Bing Budiao for providing us with continuous lights.
Back at the booth, a little on-the-spot photo contest was held, sparking even more action and excitement at the jam-packed venue (not to mention some controversy as one participant got a little too fired up about the competition). But it wasn't just the models and pictorials that attracted attention here. Hobbyists, amateurs, and even professional photographers were drawn by posters advertising SPPP's latest workshop, and of course, the very catchy and informative video about the club being played on a 32-inch LCD screen provided by Handy To. As many were eager to join this prestigious organization, SPPP is indeed looking at even more members and exciting activities in the months ahead.
SPPP would like to thank Abacus Microcomputer, Aperture Trading, IMag Magazine, PCCI and Ynzal Marketing for supporting the mini OTS.
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