" Who Am I " for 2009

Let me share you my vision for 2009 at the same time looking back at 2008. For all the good things and bad, blessings and tragedies, happiness and sadness, success and failures. Let us look back and ask ourselves... " who am i" ? That would surely inspire us to look back that we can't have all these things without the Almighty God...

I am thanking him for everything....career, family and love...It's all because of Him. And I believe, It's still " God " that would be centered for 2009.

Here's is the song that really inspires me...so powerful and makes me sing passionately....

Hope you'll gonna like this...

" WHO AM I "

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours

Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours

I am Yours
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
'Cause I am Yours
I am Yours

" Manila part IV "

Year 2008 was a very productive year for my photography career...I was blessed and I am so thankful to God that I responded each challenge he gave me...

I just want to inform my studio friends that I'll be leaving for manila today December 26 , 2008 for a series of wedding photoshoot...It would be on December 27 - 30 ...So thankful to still shoot up to the last quarter of this year. Indeed a great help on my financial needs and a test of courage and skills...

I'll be back on the studio on January 2, 2008 ..I'll see you again for a photoshoot. Hope to make it with Mikaella Olarte and Shule Tan when I get back...

Rolly Marcial and Iya Rojas, you're photos are ready for pickup.Thanks a lot and lets do it again...

Wish me Luck and God Bless me...See you next year...

cheers!

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• Extreme resolution 24.5-megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24.0mm) CMOS sensor
  Large 5.94µm pixels capture astonishing detail and subtleties with outstanding dynamic range for demanding commercial applications.
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  EXPEED extends and assures breathtakingly rich image fidelity and reduces noise, even at high ISOs.
• 138 MB¹ Processed NEF (RAW) 12 or 14 bit image files
  Selectable bit depths of 12-bit (4,096 tones) or 14-bit (16,384 tones), both yielding incredible image quality through a 16-bit processing pipeline, for smoother tonal gradations.
  
  ¹ Approximate
• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600
  Added ISO settings of Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent) and Hi-2 (ISO 6400 equivalent) extend versatility.
• Two Live View shooting modes
  Two Live View modes add flexibility, and up to 27x magnification in the Tripod Mode, acute focusing accuracy is easily confirmed.
• Continuous shooting at up to 5 fps at full FX-format resolution
  Commercial image quality teams with speed and handling to create new shooting possibilities—in the studio or on location.
• Fast, accurate 51-point AF system
  AF system features 4 Dynamic AF modes, including 3D Focus Tracking, for autofocus precision and razor sharpness.
• 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System
  Two Nikon-exclusive technologies provide intelligent auto exposure capabilities, along with refined auto white balance detection and faster, more accurate AF performance.
• 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot VGA LCD monitor
  Individual factory calibration assures the color accuracy of each D3X monitor for critical image review.
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• Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator
• Up to 4,400 images per battery charge

source : http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25442/D3X.html

" I am a HOLY CROSSIAN "

I finally got the chance to write this blog. A chance to inform my friends ( studio clients ) that I had a slight change on my work schedule. Starting November 10, 2008 , I'm going back to school and will be taking up BS IT at Holy Cross of Davao College...

I finally decided to pursue my college education for I realized that it will further improve myself as a person and as a worker.And I believe it will greatly help uplift my career.

But still It's my desire and passion to work for Mr. Lito Sy ( LITO SY STUDIO ). He's a great man and I'm always thankful to have him as my mentor. So now, there are slight changes.My work schedule on MWF would be 10 am -4 pm...student mode from 5pm to 9pm. TTH my class will start at 6 pm and end at 9 pm.

What about photoshoot session? I'm gonna miss it. Sad to say it's kind of consequence. From first and last working hours, i'll be more focused on my wedding album designs..Still finding the license time to shoot.But then, I'm still at the studio. No worries I guess...I really hope that I can serve you guys well...

But saturday night is open. I guess that would be the best time for me to do photoshoots for " PASSION FOR FASHION " reasons....

So no worries for my ever loyal studio clients...YOU KNOW WHO U ARE...( MARAMI KAYO ) ...I'm still here, I'm not resigning nor leaving the studio...

I just did these adjustment for myself....for my future...for YOU...

May God bless and support me always...

" LITO SY DAVAO MULTIPLY SITE "

Free to browse the Lito Sy Davao multiply website. As the mainman for the second team davao,samples of my wedding works are there..I customized the site look, ( same as mine ) the music which would fit on our shots and the photos that were posted.

The intro goes like this ...

A remarkable team of photographers share the Lito Sy vision, passion and dedication with exceptional imagery. Personally trained in his exacting style and techniques, JOHANSON MARIE TRINIDAD and MARLON ADVINCULA regularly work side by side with Lito Sy at wedding assignments. Each is dispatched with identical equipment to further assure consistency with his uncompromising quality standard.

Lito Sy photography is a perfect mix of storytelling and artistry. The photographers take pride in capturing the day asit unfolds before them without being obstrusive. They also treat every wedding individually and focus on the shots that are most important to each bride and groom. Through our photojournalistic experience, we have learned to document the world around us, with particular attention to composition and details. Our cameras and photographic materials used in the production process , have all been carefully selected with documentary style photography in mind.

With over 18 years of experience in wedding photography, Lito Sy has mastered the perfect blend of digital and traditional technology that assures the perfect result. Lito Sy's success can be attributed to consistency and constant reinvention of himself and his company. Lito Sy continues to raise the benchmark of excellence as an artist who is admired by his peers and loved by his clients. The biggest reward for Lito Sy studio is having a loyal and consistent clientele that are ultimately their biggest asset.

Boasting a team that Lito Sy describes as the " best in the wedding industry ", Lito Sy studio are in demand and have pushed the industry to be a better place but have always been one step ahead of their competition ....

For bookings and reservations kindly contact this numbers..

(082) 297-67-85 / TELEFAX (082) 297-70-85

or email us at litosydvo@pldtdsl.net

look for Ms. Beth Tabares

" video clip attempt "

Welcome to " THE END OF SLIDESHOWS " ....thanks to ANIMOTO for creating this software which is

• all automatic
• completely customized
• takes just minutes
• no two videos are ever the same
• unlimited shorts for free
• created by tv and film producers

here's a sample of 30 second clip with very easy steps...

enjoy !

" DAVAO PHOTOGRAPHERS SUMMIT 2008 "

Over 50 photographers around Davao City gathered together for Dino Lara's photojournalism seminar held at Blue Jazz beach resort, Island Garden City of Samal last July 16, 2008.

Here are some images I took during the summit.