Happy 1st Birthday BlueWeedPhoto plus a Studio Fun Shoot

Today marks the first year of Blueweedphoto's existence.  I couldn't believe that I have been blogging for a year.  Yes I know that I haven't really blogged as much as others do, but I am glad I started this, and hopefully I'll blog more than ever this year.

Here's some of the favorite things I have done or posted for the last year:

• The Maggie Wilson shoot
• A Walk with the Man who Walked Around The World
• A Friend's Lovely Wedding
• Revisiting the Point and Shoot
• Renting Gear
• Getting to be a Finalist at a Strobist Competition here and here
• Surviving the storm
• The Gear Review that got Featured
• And of course, a project using one lens, one strobe in one week

In general it was a fun year, and how would you celebrate a year like that? With a Studio Fun Shoot, that's how! Me and pal Daryl, went out last sunday and had some fun in a the Indios Bravos Studio. Here are some photos:

Models: Michelle and Princess
MUA: Jay M. Garcia
Location: Indios Bravos Studios

I have only been done with editing half of what I have taken.  I'll post some more when I have some more time.  It was really fun, but I'm not so sure about studio strobes vs my small flashes.  I think I like the portability of my flashes more than the power (and its a lot) of studio strobes.  I'll probably post a comparison in the near future.

Thanks to Everyone who have read this blog.  Hope you have learned something for your photography, and hopefully you have as much fun as I have had this last year.  :)

Events: A Walk for Peace with Jean Beliveau

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Had a chance last Sunday to join Jean Beliveau continue his mission of walking around the world for peace. This was his only stop to Manila, Philippines in his 11 year journey around the world.

More photos and his amazing journey after the jump.










Jean has been walking for the last nine years for the benefit of children's charities and foundations. You can read more about his mission here.

In his stop to Manila, his efforts will benefit the Virlanie Foundation. I joined my wife's company in joining this event. I wish my company has the same kinds of activities.

Jean has walked from Canada 9 years ago and has not gone back on his mission to walk around the world. He is probably in Malaysia now, walking the streets. I hope he has a safe trip and I can't wait to see him get back to Canada. Hats off to this guy.





We walked from the historical Rizal Park up to the CCP grounds. We saw a number of famous people, such as Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim and Leo, who was the first filipino ever to got to the summit of Mt. Everest. I even had the chance to carry one of the Walk for Peace Flags.


My wife posing with Jean and myself with Mayor Lim. One of the advantages of arriving early...




Also check out http://www.wwwalk.org/ and http://www.virlanie.org/