el Jong Photography : Behind the Scenes

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Official website: www.jongclemente.com

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Blog: Reloaded

On the eve of my first out of town wedding, I decide to blog again and force myself to share my thoughts and feelings, hoping it would provide insight of what a twenty-something freelance photographer life is like.

It is definitely exciting.

Not too many people get to find out what they really like to do and even fewer actually get to do the things they really want. I may be a cliche "struggling-artist", but I am happy with my hobby-turned-profession. Getting paid? Well that's a whole other discussion. Economics and Art has a very peculiar relationship. One that I still do not have the pleasure of enjoying.

A few weeks ago, I answered a post in Multiply asking who would be interested in covering a wedding in Boracay. The client will handle the airfare, accommodation and food for the three-day stay. No money involved, so that's always a bummer, but they'll already be paying a hefty amount for the travel arrangements. So I sent credentials and sample shots of my partner and I. Long story short, we got the gig and it's cool.

Although it sounds kick ass, it's a bitch to pack photography gear. You can't really check them in, so you have to lug around 50 lbs. on your back. And, no, it does not fit comfortably in the overhead compartment. Beach photography sounds fun with the sun and the surf, but no one wants sand in their hundred thousand peso camera and hundred thousand peso lenses (not that I have such camera and lenses). Nonetheless, I am sure we will power through.

So tomorrow, I get to hop on plane with my buddy, Rage, on some couple's dime, doing the thing I love. The only thing that can top that is seeing the reaction of the couple when they see their shots that we took.

Anyway, I have to spend a little quality time with the significant other before I leave for the next few days. As for the wedding, I'll post some behind-the-scenes shots as we go along.

Here's a photo of my last trip to Boracay with the missus middle of this year. All we did was eat and chill. Needless to say, it was awesome. I only got halfway through the famed Still Standing After 15 though so that still stings. Curses! I vow to come back and finish what I started.

JongClemente.com

The official Jong Clemente Photography website is finally up! Please visit www.jongclemente.com for all your photography and creative needs.

Special thanks to Jerold Molina of Straypoint Advertising for my web design and to all the models, make up artists and co-photographers who have helped me along the way.

Marilyn: Thick

Model: Marilyn
Location: Las Vegas, USA

Got lucky again meeting a fun Latina to join me and my brother for a quick fun shoot in the Rio. We had a lot of good output that day since our model was really, really easy to work with.

Shauna: Black Jack

Model: Shauna
Location: Las Vegas, USA

Another fun lady to work with. She has this Latina-East Coaster crossover look and it we really wanted to infuse that attitude in the shots. Definitely going to work with her again next time I hit Vegas again.

Teresa: One

Teresa is a gorgeous young woman with an even more gorgeous full-back tattoo piece. Art exudes from her.


Model: Teresa
Location: Rio, Las Vegas
9 September 2009

Doing a teaser for now because I'm pretty much sure you won't handle a complete barrage of Teresa.

Jessenia: Rock Bar

Jessenia is a nice woman who works in a rock bar here in Vegas. We did a few rock-inspired shots in the room.





Model: Jessenia
Location: Rio, Las Vegas

She's very, very pleasant to work with! So my buddy and I ended up as a couple of Filipinos shooting a Mexican!

Jessenia Trailer from Jong Clemente on Vimeo.

Carlye: Vegas 1

Did a few shooting of inked up girls in Vegas during my week-long trip here.





Model: Carlye
Location: Rio, Las Vegas
7 September 2009

Carlye is a dancer (like most here) who likes to drink. I don't get too many pin-up-looking models so I rocked this one. I tried to make her as sweet as I can. I'll try to put some "before" shots next time.

Carlye Trailer from Jong Clemente on Vimeo.

Dien+Elgene

One of the most significant shoots I've done because this is one of the most important days of one of my favorite cousin.





Mr. and Mrs. Elgene Crisotomo
St. Peter's Cathedral
Belleville, Illinois, USA
28 August 2009

Elgene + Dien Wedding Highlights from Jong Clemente on Vimeo.

I wish you both the best in your journey through life together.

Turbo Goth Deux

Band: Turbo Goth
Make up: Regie Escolin
Location: Small Horseshoe Drive



One of the premiere up and coming rock acts in the Philippines to date. I had the pleasure of shooting them and eventually being friends with this cool couple.

Sarah: Turbo Rocks Part 1

Definitely one of my favorite models to date, Sarah is the singer for the up and coming rock duo, Turbo Goth. She's also making the rounds of Philippines' most popular magazines not only because of her rock singing and model looks, but also her awesome illustrating and tattooing!





Model: Sarah Gaugler
Make up: Regie Escolin (Make Up For Ever Pro Team)
Location: Small Horseshoe Drive

Got a few more really cool sets with her made up by other talented make up artists, so check back!

Amy Rosalyn: Vixen

Model: Amy Rosalyn
Organization: Death Vixens
Location: Beetle Street

Did a quick trial shoot for Death Vixens (Women Empowering Women) founder, Amy Rosalyn, at their house. No tricks this time, no lights, make up, or any preparation whatsoever. We just scrounged around for some wardrobe and shot where there was light left.

I also took this opportunity to take shots of Mr. Ricky Sta. Ana's tattoos. Superb ink! I can't wait to get myself one... or two... or three...

Thursdays at Empire

The storm did not dampen the spirit of Metro's coolest party goers.


Featuring DJ Chris on the wheels of steel and a special guest performance by Fil-Australian R&B singer J-More, Fuze dropped the hammer yet again on another body bumpin' party!



Fuze Productions hits Empire Superclub at Ortigas Home Depot every Thursday and Alchemy every Saturdays. Click here for more photos of Thursday's party.


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Brazil Still

The Brazilian invasion is still not done.



Model: Aline
Make up: Julie Ebio
Location: Mayfield



Model: Ismaelly
Make up: Regie Escolin
Location: Mayfield



Model: Ana Caroline
Make up: Johanna Ticzon
Location: Mayfield

Illuminati gets to update LUNA Agency's model portfolios regularly. They specialize in importing Brazilian models for local commercials, magazines and events. This shoot was one our Sunday fun shoots in cooperation with Make Up For Ever (Julie Ebio and Regie Escolin) and Benefits Style Salon (Johanna Ticzon). You'll see a lot of this super awesome creative team in my next posts.

Wedding Style

Model: Valerie Bariou
Make up: Lindsay Co-Alog
Location: La Cumbre

Another awesomely pleasant session with one of the Metro's most beautiful and decorated commercial model. This shoot was for the make up artist's folio and my wedding shooting practice.

USANA

Client: USANA Health Sciences
Features: Victor and Annette Que
Article: Top Global Sales Leaders
Location: Manila Peninsula Hotel

Mr. and Mrs. Que are Vancouver-based Filipinos being featured in a US-based pharmaceutical magazine as one of the top global salesmen for USANA Nutritional Supplements.

Koby: Bright

Model: Koby
Make up: Julie Ebio
Styling: Ange dela Cuz
Location: San Lorenzo

Another awesome collaboration with Ange dela Cruz and her friends. It's always fun to rock out a simple living room and make it look like a million different locations in one.

Simon Atkins

Model: Simon Atkins (UAAP Varsity Basketball Player)
Publication: Manila Bulletin
Creative Director: Jaser Marasigan
Location: De La Salle University Taft

YES! 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2009

Model: Kevin Santos (GMA Artist Center)
Publication: YES! Magazine July 2009
Location: Summit Studios

One of Philippine Television's young star to watch.

Fuze Productions

Congratulations again to Fuze Productions for another rockin' Saturday night at Alchemy Superclub! Bumpin' mixes, pimped-up rides (care of Team Akina), booty shakin' and beer drinkin' contests, break, krump and hip-hop dance showdowns... What else can you ask for?


For those who want to blow up their weekends, go to Fuze Production's parties every Saturday night at Alchemy. The last party was documented and sponsored by Jong Photography (www.jongclemente.tk)... and it was off the chain!




Visit my Multiply (www.kissmypoet.multiply.com) or click here for all the raw photos of the June 20, 2009 Fuze Production party. Check back to this site as I process some photos into some kick ass desktop wallpapers of some wicked lights show!


Special thanks to the following for helping me out during the event:
Aimee Unson (Make Up by Aimee Bernice)
Neil Pagulayan (99.5 RT)
Ardge Barbaso (Fuze Productions)