SPPP’s January Meeting and Photo Shoot

By Ingrid Samson

It’s a whole new year, and the Society of Portrait Photographers of the Philippines (SPPP) kicks off the decade with their regular monthly meeting on January 10, 2011, at a new venue. The F5 Photo Studio in Mandaluyong has a cozy feel to it, but also has a very spacious studio area and a separate dressing and make-up rooms, perfect for photo shoots. There was some challenge in locating the studio, but the group had a good time waiting for the others while chatting and indulging in snacks and drinks courtesy of Dr. Joey Tariga.

Soon, President Orly Mercado called the meeting to order and we started out with SPPP pioneers Boy Samson and Ibarra Deri imparting some inspiring words to the group, giving them some tips in honing their skills, and even taking them on a mini tour back into the world of film photography. Mr. Deri also talked about the much anticipated Photo Caravan set for mid-2011, getting everyone excited, short of packing their bags. There was more good news as it was announced that one of SPPP’s probationary members, Dr. Tariga, opened his own photo studio in Greenhills, with another probationary member and fellow veterinarian, Dr. Sharon Ga as one of his business partners.

After dinner, we were divided into small groups for the FHM-inspired photo shoot, and everyone started conceptualizing while the studio was being prepped. Models Lynyl Tenedero and Regine Defante were made up beautifully, as always, by SPPP’s very own Jeng Flores. Lyn and Regine were very professional, and gamely posed according to our various concepts. After the group sessions, members went into the studio individually to shoot for their contest entries for next month.

Time really does fly when you’re having fun. The night wore out quickly, and it was time for the January birthday celebrants Dr. Tariga, Marc Manzano, and Ferdie Flores to blow out their birthday candles. SPPP would like to thank Manny Inumerable for welcoming the club to his studio.

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