Once upon a time, I graduated from college. I still took the summer off after graduation, just to prolong the feeling of being a student and adjust to the freedom of time when you don't go to school. That didn't take long though, because I couldn't take not doing anything and you know that feeling that you should be working and all that is nagging you. I started planning my options and my itineraries to give out my CV. To cut it short, being twenty and fresh out in the real world, I followed my mindset of being practical and safe and went with my second choice which is hotels. It is home to my dad who's also a hotelier despite my communication arts college degree. I got lost along roads, walking and walking, handing out my creds to stranger guards in back doors. I went to interview after interview with hundreds of young people searching for directions. One day I gave up trying too hard and found myself reading a text message for an interview that would bring me two years after to who I am and where I am now.
I wrote during the nights of our Cambodia trip and I thought it would be nice to share it here. At my raw state, where everything is felt. Some photos are funny but inside, all I feel is, and I hope you feel it in a way too -- compassion. Hope you enjoy. Official photo post to be released soon.
And please, I beg you to go to Cambodia. It's life-changing.
I had the opportunity to shoot the lovely fashionista Abee Magallona a few weeks before. I invited her to shoot for my portfolio (of every sort :)) and thankfully she obliged. Here are her chic photos and some sharing.
~May 2013~
Days come when you feel disappointed with yourself, with what you do, your craft. Today is one of those, unfortunately.
We hoped for a nice day with nice waves. It was okay. For me, at least. No big waves is fine since I don't know how to swim. ;)
My friend and I decided to go to an impromptu trip to Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union this May. We were excited, and me, a little frightened to ride on waves -- to surf. I don't know how to swim, or even ride a bike, so I think it's a natural reaction. :) Little did we know, or did we research that there were no waves that particular weekend. Well, for me, this is okay -- I won!
My family and I drove away from the city for a weekend this May. It was a surprise trip, one I didn't really expect. I was supposed to stay at home and sleep, to give time to a much-needed rest for I have weekends planned full for the month. I didn't really do much, though, but I can't stop myself from taking photos, so they are. I hope you feel the way that I do, even a little bit, when you see these.
Hello, I'm Ira.
There are three things that have become constant in my life so far: my love for taking photos, my penchant for traveling, and my utter need for writing. Welcome to my little notebook of dreams and daydreams.








