A lady devotee crosses the magnificent courtyard of the Grand Mosque of Abu Dhabi, with some of the majestic white domes lording over the horizon.
Abu Dhabi - A Desert Dream
Petrified desert trees loom stark against the orangey sand and dusky sky in this patch of desert in suburban Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi - Grand Mosque
Glorious designs of flora and organic shapes on white marble with lapiz lazuli, colored quartz, granite, and enamel, greet you when you peer into the massive central courtyard of Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque.
Queen of the Ring
Diamonds set in a stylized paisley form of white gold by Lanero, The Jewellery at Greenhills Shopping Center.
Sushi Platter...Oishi!!
The Araneta Group once ran a premier Japanese restaurant called Sachi. This colorful ensemble of sumptuous sushi and veggies are one of the most exciting of the showy items in their menu.
Sam Milby for Hawk Bags, Circa 2008
Sam Milby with Hawk Bags - this is the first ever billboard photograph I shot, and I waited for it to be installed on EDSA one early morning in 2008. Shot at the Lopez Center in Antipolo for Hawk Bags. Thanks, Mr. Daniel Prats!
Creative With Gems and Leather
Lanero Jewelry at the Jewellery section of the Greenhills Shopping Center designed this fabulous leather choker, carrying a diamond-encrusted latch with tassles of fine pearls dangling as a pendant.
Orolato de Ponticello - Italian Delight
IL PONTICELLO on Valero Street in Salcedo Village, Makati still features prime Italian culinary delights, like this Baked Oroloto with Pesto Gravy.
Bracelets That Charm
These dyed stingray-skin bangles are set with diamond encrusted iconic symbols for sheer luxurious accessorizing. Lanero, Jewellery, Greenhills Shopping Center, Metro Manila.
Jonalyn Viray - Fearless and Fabulous
Jonalyn Viray performs at her first solo concert at the Music Museum this March. Fans from all the networks agree that Jona is ahead of her game, and is one of the Philippines' most exquisite divas since Asia's Songbird Miss Regine Velasquez. This is a casual snap backstage at an episode of Sunday All Stars, the GMA noontime show.
Franceska Farr - Invades the Musical Stage
I shot Franceska Farr for a portfolio piece with a Miss Saigon theme, right around the time that auditions were on for the re-staging of the hit broadway musical worldwide in the beginning of 2013. By November, she played the lead role of Sandra D in the 9Works Theatrical's production of Grease: The Musical, with stellar reviews, confidence and resolve that assures us that Franceska's star will be shining for a very long time.
Rita de Guzman - On The Verge of Divaness
She is an old soul revealed through her choice of songs and romantic sensibilities. Rita de Guzman's acting resume is replete with dramatic roles on television and stage, but it is when she sings that you witness her true power.
Capture. Excite. Inspire.
The greatest photographers and filmmakers have it. That immutable skill of choosing the right subject, discerning the right moment to click the shutter, the decisiveness to go ahead and not look back. Is it an image that disturbs, stirs, and elicits emotion and thought? Is it an idea that changes attitudes, dispels doubt, one that makes things more meaningful. These are the photographs I wish to create.
Vilma Santos - Seasons Of Success
Forty six years is a phenomenally-long time to be enjoying a thriving
showbusiness career. Whereas actors and actresses these days would rise
and fall with the changing tastes of the film-going audiences through
the decades, the award-winning Miss Vilma Santos to date, has remained
the most accomplished and most prolific star in Philippine showbiz. Come
September, a brand new film offering from Star Cinema will topbill
Vilma, along with actor son Luis Manzano and box-office king John Lloyd
Cruz. And with a 5-weekend ABS-CBN TV reality-documentary on her life,
loves and achieve
Kris Bernal Shining
I shot this portrait of ravishing GMA actress Kris Bernal in 2010
when I worked with a skincare brand on the invitation of a friend. This
is my favorite shot of her. At that time, I was 7 years into my
photography work, and have just been shooting mostly stars from ABS-CBN
(the other big network.) I said to myself, what brilliant young lady --
beautiful, very talented, with a "light of her own" wherever she walked.
At that time, Kris had just starred in "Koreana", a top-rating GMA TV
drama. It helped that I liked Korean stars, and was totally inspired
during my photoshoot with
Dennis Trillo -- The Lover That Everyone Wants To Have
After more than 10 years of matinee idolhood, actor Dennis Trillo emerges out of his Star Circle shell and collects accolades for his acting work in independent films and primetime TV shows. The phenomenal success of GMA's "My Husband's Lover" has catapulted him even higher in the celebrity spectrum, and now, he may be shopping for his preferred network.
Sam Milby Dressed Down
Pinoy Big Brother is now an obscure memory of how this hunk, actor, endorser, model started off. Nowadays, he's got billboards, television shows, films, and huge advertising campaigns, thanks to his hard work (and Cornerstone, his management company), and the tried and tested fame mechanism of ABS-CBN Star Magic.
A Chef For Education
In August of 2011, I had the honor of photographing five of Manila's most prolific chefs for a landmark charity event that seeked to raise funds to educate a hundred plus culinary student aspirants who needed financial assistance. Chef Colin McKay has made the Philippines his second home, lending his expertise to renowned restaurants like Aubergine at the Fort, Bonifacio Global City.
Family Time On Photos
There's nothing more interesting for me than to shoot a family portrait in a special, unconventional way, a memory of that sublime togetherness at a happy point in time. I shot this portrait of this beautiful family at their ranch in Virginia, and they indulged me with my musings regarding wardrobe and locations. We got great photos - something for these little kids to enjoy when they reach their teen age.
Derek Ramsay Puts His Game Face On
Belo Man, that new line of skin care products that focuses on the vanity needs of the metrosexual Asian male chose the perfect endorser. TV5's star hunk Derek Ramsay has his new billboards on EDSA, shame that I didn't shoot those :) . This is from the 2011 Belo Man campaign which I photographed for Belo.
Kylie Padilla Flies High
Kylie Padilla. Laguna province. 2013. Photo by David Fabros
In
the GMA teleserye ADARNA, she is ethereal, glorious and magical. Up
close, she is honest, emotional and intelligent. Stardom is in her genes, owing to her great action hero father Robin Padilla. But on her
own, she is just Fabulous.
