get ready for the tunic project

My reliable assistant!

This shoot was a few months overdue. My office friend, Jen, needed more time to fix her tunics and dresses after Ondoy; but the wait is over. Very soon, Jen's lovely, lovely tunics will be up for grabs online. (Meanwhile, her items will be available in the upcoming bazaar at the Rockwell Tent this Feb. 6 & 7.) I volunteered to shoot her stuff in my quest to seriously build a photography portfolio and learn more about photography (particularly landscape, product and food) so I can seriously pursue the craft and well, earn extra from it.

I actually enjoyed shooting all those pretty clothes, and I'm so proud of Jenny for her new business. Acting as my assistant/reflector man was my ever-so-patient husband. We started the shoot a little before lunch and was done by around 4pm.

A few days before the actual shoot yesterday, Jen showed me her peg. I was adamant if I could really pull it off. With no lights (yet), I decided to make do with ambient light; fortunately, I'm satisfied with the results. Using available light taught me patience, and I wish to play with it some more in future shoots. Still, I'd have to buy lights soon so I won't have to perpetually rely on the sun.

Thanks a lot to Jen for trusting my novice skills; to her family for warmly welcoming us into their home and serving yummy lunch and snacks (Marikina puto FTW!); to Iya, Jen's adorable niece, for the funny entertainment; and to Cindy, who despite being so agitated about the late delivery of her new bed, still managed to drop by for some chika.

I can't wait for Jen's Tunic Project to be up and running real soon!