White Noise

Picture a pleasant, daytime walk in the forest. So serene. So picturesque with sunlight streaming through the leaves and the branches. Charming, right?

For this year’s annual Halloween shoot, I take away that illusion of a beautiful scenery and add a pinch of grim and eeriness to it. Let’s take a walk in that same forest just when it’s about to get dark. You hear a rustling on the side. You see what seems to be a ghostly figure passing by in the distance. Finally, you shout out,”Hey, did you guys see that?” Naw, it’s just your mind playing tricks on you. Or is it?

Happy Halloween, folks.

     

Photography: Christine Cueto
Designs: Bree Esplanada, Joyce Maw, and Celine Borromeo
HMUA: Maria Faizel Tan
Models: Kirsten Pickett and Mina Ejambre of Wafer Models
Assistance: Mier Macapaz, Naiz De Gracia, and Gail Geraine

In The Lonely Hour

“Seems like I’ve just begun
To understand
My intimate is no one”

How’s everyone doing? In the midst of this crazy, hectic schedule of mine, I think I can finally start sharing the [abundant amount of] backlogs I have hidden in my hard drive. I’ll start off with this test shoot I had a few months ago with the charming New Yorker and good friend, Raymond Humphries-Erickson. Hope y’all enjoy. 

Laville

Hey, y’all!

This album set is an extra special one for many reasons. The beautiful male specimen you’ll be seeing is French model, Arnaud La Ville. Not only is he an awesome international model, but he is my best friend’s beau and has become a good friend as well. Twas shot in Gilt, this gorgeous bar that I have been itching to shoot in ever since it opened. This album marks my last shoot for 2013.

I know I haven’t been as active as I had hoped/planned to be photography wise this year. But I am still grateful and happy for all the shoots I’ve done. I have cherished them all. They were all such wonderful experiences, from shooting in such random locations to collaborating with such fine, talented individuals. All I can say is…wow. I’ve looked back through my photos and I’ve seen how I have developed and improved. Thank you to all the models, hmua’s, designers, assistants, and to all those who have supported my work.

Happy New Year, y’all! May we all have a great 2014! Much love. ❤

P.S.-There will be a mini ‘part 2’ to this set. But I shall save it for next year. 😉

Photography: Christine Cueto (Yours truly)
Model: Arnaud La Ville
Styling: Adrian Madarieta
Assistance: Joyce Maw
Special thanks to Camille Veloso and Judd Garcia.

String Theory

Howdy, yall! Wow. It’s been a loooong time since my last post. I do deeply apologize. This post pretty much shows the reason for my hiatus. So for the past few months I’ve been working on my painting thesis and trying to graduate. (Which I’m happy to say that I have achieved)

The photos you will see are my thesis works entitled “String Theory”. These artworks are black and white, fashion, oil paintings based off of real designs from Cebuano fashion designers. The colors you see are string/thread/yarn that I stitched on. (Trust me, it wasn’t easy and it was sometimes painful) My paintings were also based off of my own photos, and I think you’ll be able to recognize some of them. This thesis pretty much was a blend of my love for fashion, photography, and painting. I do hope yall enjoy. 🙂

“Black Azalea”
3×2 ft
mixed media
model: Kirsten Sebastian
design by: Jerrick Macasacol

“Dark Enchantress”
3×2 ft
mixed media
model: Celine Borromeo
design by: Paco Serafica

“A Tangled Tale”
3×2 ft
mixed media
model: Eden Rebora
designed by: Lian Lacandalo

“It’s Alive”
3×2 ft
mixed media
design by: Furne One

“EastWest”
4×3 ft
mixed media
models: Camille Veloso and Bianca Lim
designs by: Maria Elena and Salvador Malto

“M&M”
4×3 ft
mixed media
models: Marie Dinolan and Maria Gigante
designs by: Josei Cuizon and Exur Lopena

“Into the Blue”
4×6 ft
mixed media
model: Kim Lofgren
designs by: James Canete and Orville Bioncog

“Trinity”
4×6 ft
mixed media
models: Marie Dinolan and Maria Gigante
designs by: Arcy Gayatin, Cary Santiago, and Ditas Rodriguez

As a final requirement, I had to showcase these works in my first solo exhibit. Twas held at the 856 G Gallery. For the full album from the exhibit, I highly encourage yall to check out Studio Torpedo’s album on facebook.

There are a plethora of people that I would love to thank. For those who have helped and supported me in any way, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you.

I hope yall have enjoyed my works. Shall continue posting my photoworks the soonest. Cheers!