PHONEography CEBU celebrated its first anniversary last August 23, 2015 at Handuraw Pizza Events Cafe in Gorordo Avenue. It was attended by the members and PHONEography enthusiasts all over Cebu in different niches who were also showcasing their photos captured using their cellphones.
What is PHONEography CEBU?
PHONEography CEBU is a group of photography fanatics who uses their cellphones as a medium in capturing precious moments and alluring sceneries. The group is driven to promote photography without the need of conventional camera and aims to help the members improve their phoneography skills on their respective niches.
The event was graced by some of the sponsors and media personalities in Cebu who happened to be members of PHONEography CEBU group.
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| Noel Villaflor of Sun Star Cebu |
Noel Villaflor who delivered the welcome address. According to him, "Phoneography is an art in a hurry". Very well said Sir.
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| Gerard Pareja of Cebu Daily News |
Followed by Gerard Pareja aka "Klicko Orange" who gave the inspirational speech and talked about the love in photography. The two underlined the passion and commitment in their speech and asked the members "Where do we go from here?"
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| The finalist for the 1st Mobile Photo Contest |
The celebration was also a night of awarding the winners for the 1st Mobile Photo Contest. From 22 entries submitted, it was reduced to 15 finalist. And then the judges picked the top 3 to be awarded.
The top 3 for the 1st Mobile Photo Contest of PHONEography Cebu.
L-R: 2nd - Alfred Anthony Yap 1st - Cenabre Reil 3rd - Orville Langga
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| (1st) "The Real Guitar Man" by Cenabre Reil |
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| (2nd) "Panagat Ubos sa Dakung Tulay" by Alfred Anthony Yap |
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| (3rd) "Magellan's Cross" by Orville Langga |
The awarding was then followed by a game and everyone had the chance to win freebies. Of course, I won something. :)
It was also a night of mini discussions, sharing tips and techniques from the masters and members itself over a bottle of beers and Handuraw's pizza.
Items for sale and still up for grab at PHONEography CEBU's facebook page.
And of course, the mandatory group picture.
The event was a big success. Shout out to all the admins and organizer who worked hard to make this celebration possible.
PHONEography CEBU would like to thank the following sponsors:
--Handuraw Pizza Events Cafe
--Campo Santo Design and Studio
--Adobo Prints and Designs
In cooperation with:
--Bathalad and UP Tinta
credits to Orville Langga for equally awesome pictures.
It was a night well spent. Happy 1st Anniversary PHONEography CEBU. Keep shooting.
