Here Comes The Sun

So, how has your world been lately? If your world is in Jacksonville, your world has probably been fairly wet. But, I am hoping that the sun will come out tommorow. No pun intended. Anyway, life has been fairly busy this week...from interviews and working. I had two interviews this week. One interview was with a local photography company. The other was with a company that creates and advertises their product for a hotel. I totally turned down the later company. They seemed like a totally bogus company. I mean seriously, what kind of company would make you pay for your airfare and make you trade business in order to feed yourself and give yourself accomodations? Can I call BS? Anyway, I have been busy interviewing this week for the photography company. Tommorow will be my third and final interview, so we'll see how that goes. I have also been "working" the streets. You know? I've been going around town to local oriental stores and other establishments hanging up posters to promote Filipino Pride Day. Filipino Pride Day is on June 20th at the Jacksonville Landing. I better see you there, because for one...it's free...and two, because everyone has a little Filipino inside of them. Haha. I've also been helping with the photography aspects of my Uncle's upcoming wedding. On the topic of photography., I went to an amazng seminar led by celebrity photographer, Dennis Reggie. Can I say amazing? I learned so much! So anyway life in a nutshell has been work, interview, work, photography, and getting wet through it all. So, here's to the sun...please come back!

Irregular

I really should try to update this on a regular basis, but time hasn't been really on my side. The next month is filled with exciting events and I am already knee-deep in preparation for some upcoming events. Sometimes, I feel like I don't even know where to begin. It's funny actually, I'm not employed by a company right now but I feel like I'm working a full-time job. Anyway, I hope to update more regularly. This was the point of this blog. I've been irregular.

2 AM

So here I am awake at 2 am. It's probably due to the much needed afternoon nap. The past week has been great. California was amazing, even if Hollywood wasn't as I pictured it to be. For your information, Hollywood is ghetto and the American Idol studio is small. I guess it's true that everything is smaller and ghetto in real life. Las Vegas was another story. The buildings there were beatuiful and as the saying goes "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." But, did we really even do anything in Vegas? Not really. Haha. I remember we were supposed to go clubbing and ended up playing cards in the hotel because we were too tired. Good times! Anyway, this weekend was photoshoot-filled and this week will continue to be as well. God has been opening more doors and opportunities for me to delve deeper into the photography world and I love it! It's been great doing freelance photography on the side. The past few days I had the opportunity to work with Celia, John and Jadee. They all did an awesome job modeling and they helped me create some great images.

Here's a sneak peek at some of my favorite images from the shoots:

Oh and I am excited that my freelance photographer business cards are coming in the mail soon. So, stay tuned! Have a great week!

Moving Fast Paced

Do you ever get that feeling where it seems like everything is happening at once. It feels like everything is moving fast paced. I suddenly got that feeling today, after I got a phone call to do a photoshoot concerning the theme of "date rape." I can guarantee you that is probably my most interesting photoshoot themes to date. But, it is all for a good cause to promote against "date rape" and to help someone who I haven't even met. I was referred by two friends, which is very nice of them. But, I am not complaining. I am just thanking God for every opportunity that comes my way. I'm excited for everything, but I am definitely going to be busy up until the point of departure to California. So, here is my list of things to do tommorow...

Things to do:
1. Jog at the Park in the Morning
2. Yardwork
3. Photoshoot
4. Continue packing for California
5. Edit pictures from Photoshoot
6. Church
7. Watch my Wednesday Night Shows
8. Sleep, maybe?
9. Eat, maybe?
10. Errands (here, there, and everywhere)

April 20th still lingers in the back of my mind. Oh, TFA!

Sidenote: I am also seriously excited for the photoshoots I have lined up for when I get back to Florida! All I can say is I am definitely trying to push myself more creatively, plus I bought some new camera equipment. It's on its way and I can't wait to play with it! If anyone comes across this and is interested in modeling and doing creative images, comment me.

A Mixed Bag & California

I am headed to California in a few days and am quite excited. I've been to California before, but I was much younger and don't exactly remember where I went. However, I do fondly remember visiting San Francisco. Anyway, I am looking forward to my Aunt's wedding in Los Angeles, visiting the Corpuz's in San Diego and just spending quality time with my cousins. I am determined to have fun. However as I think of my trip, I also have a feeling of anxiousness. Why? I will be receiving a pretty important letter on April 20th during my trip. This is something I've been waiting for and it's felt like a long wait already, so it'll be a relief just to get the letter. I really want this opportunity but I know it's all in the Lord's hands. It's a big opportunity which could be life-changing. So, here is to California...a trip filled with adventure and a mixed bag of emotions.

The Modern-Day Fast

We have been discussing the topic of fasting lately in church and I got to thinking about a modern-day approach to fasting. I don't think it's something revolutionary, but I think it is something worthwhile and difficult to do. Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. During this time, you put more of your time into prayer and truly getting connected to God. Sometimes, we get wrapped up in what is around us that we lose focus on God. So, I got to thinking what if we gave up the internet instead of food? I don't think it's a new idea, I've heard of people giving it up during Lent Season. So, it's nothing new. However, I honestly feel that it would be difficult especially with the popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Youtube, and more. Everyone is constantly on the Internet and I'll be the first to admit that I'm practically always on the Internet. When I had my iPhone, I had access to the Internet 24/7. It might be embarassing to say, but I would find it easier to give up eating food for a period of time than not using the Internet.

So starting tommorow (Good Friday) until Easter Sunday, I am doing this modern-day fast. Instead of using Internet those days, I am going to spend that time in prayer, reading the Bible, and truly focusing on the meaning behind this Season, the resurrection and life of my Savior, Jesus Christ.

Back To Photography

So, I've been getting back into my photography lately and it's been something to do while I'm waiting on the whole employment scene. Over the past months, I had the opportunity to shoot a wedding with Christine (http://www.integrityphotography.net/) and Brandi (http://www.branditphotography.com/). They are wonderful and inspiring photographers. They inspire me to just get better and improve on my photography skills. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with Crystal Blanche, a JU student. She was awesome to work with and had a great energy about her. We worked to come with ideas and poses for our shoot and came up with some great ideas. We worked with an "Angelic" and "Modern Native American" theme, which resulted in some pretty interesting images. I'm looking forward to the next photoshoots...

If you want to see more of my photography, please visit: www.myspace.com/rednersalongaphotography