Photographer's Note:
In July of 2005, I decided to seriously get into photography as a hobby. It has been one of my aspirations. I would often look at other photo websites, admire their work and wonder if I could do them myself
I started with an complicated point and shoot camera (Canon A95)and for two months, it became my handy accessory. I brought it everywhere I went and I took photos even while I was driving. Taking every imaginable object I can find in the house or on the streets, I have amassed quite a simple gallery that I set up a temporary blog site.
Not even imagining that I would grow into this hobby and that it would absorb me in, by September 2005, I went for an upgrade. With my Canon 350D, I began feeling like a real photographer. And by November 2005, I was going full-blast.
I do not have any formal training. I did not have teachers to guide me through. All I learned, I learned from my peers. I still continue to learn from them and so far, my love affair with photography seems to be an ongoing awe-inspiring experience. I do not hope this to stop.
One year after my first foray into photography...
My first printed work was featured in Digital Photographer Philippines Magazine July 2006 issue. Titled "Manong"
Although I do not have a clear goal of where this hobby will take me and how far, I think I have evolved a definitive style: Cinematic. Now I am not sure where that exactly falls under in Photography or if I better do moving pictures rather than still shots; but I would have to say that with each shot, my vision seems to reflect scenes I've seen from the movies.
Thanks for continuing to believe in me.
parconline.multiply.com/
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Achievements
YEAR 2 - July 2006 to 2007
July 2006
– Featured Photo in Flickr’s Explore Page of Most Interesting Photos.
– Featured Photographer in The World Through My Eyes, an online international Photography community – First published photo “Manong”, Digital Photographer Philippines Magazine
August 2006
- Featured photo “Father and Son” in Photocamel’s Photo of the Week. PhotoCamel is an international Photography Community
September 2006
- “Francis” was featured Photo of The Week in a Flickr Online Photography Group
- Blogged in KrisKros
- “Serenity” & "The Crossing" was featured in File Magazine Online
October 2006
- “Wondering” was chosen Photo of the Month for ClubEOS, a Canon Philippines User Club
November 2006
- Featured and interviewed as Digital Photographer Philippines Magazines “Up and Coming” Photographer
- “My Sunset Dolphin” was featured photo in Bending Light Online Magazine (Europe) Issue 04
- “Girl with Fishnet” was used as banner photo for World Pulse Magazine
December 2006
- Held first exhibit at OWG Makati "Beyond Frames" (Group Exhibit) -
- Featured Photo on Blork's Photo of The Week “Dipping”
- Featured article and photo on Getzmo Online "The Crossing"
- Featured Photo 2x on Fotodirt.com "Girl with Fishnet" & "Smoke" -
- Featured Photo on Photoblogs.Org "Dipping"
- Officially a Canon Endorser
January 2007
- Featured Photographer for Illustrado Magazine (Filipino Community in Dubai) Arts & Scene's Section
- Featured photo 2x on Modern Fabuolosity Gallery's Online Best in Show Contest
1) Moon Squad
2) Alone
- Featured photo on Comunidad Tulay, a website on Filipino Adoptions By Spanish Nationals
March 2007
- Featured on Global Nation (Inquirer.Net)
September 2007
- Featured in I-Mag Magazine September 2007 as Photographer and Contributor (Article and Workflow)
November 2007
- Featured Photographer in Picture Perfect , Manila Bulletin
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Gears:
Canon Digital Rebel XT
Canon PowerShot A95
Canon EF 24-105mm L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm
Canon Speedlite 550EX
Canon BG-E3
Canon E1 Handstrap
Canon RC-1
Canon EP-EX15
MGLogic™Tablet & Stylus Pen
Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home
Slik-U9000 Tripod
Optech USA Pro Strap
Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce
Softwares:
Adobe® Photoshop® CS2
Adobe® Lightroom Beta
BW Workflow Pro
Capture One Pro
CPAC Imaging Pro
Digital Photo Professional
Digital Velvia Pro
Dreamweaver 8
Neat Image
Picasa 2
If you wish to inquire about my work and the services I can render, please email me at parc@parconline.biz
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Testimonials (43)
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Leon B. Dista says:
"PARC-FECTION.
Parc Cruz is definitely one of the best photographers in the Philippines. His images are compelling, intense and powerful."27th June, 2008
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nick kulas says:
"Parc is my idol bow....
All I can say about this guy is he one bad ass photographer..."19th March, 2008
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lesirc says:
"I've seen you in IMAG PHOTOGRAPHY magazine! Congrats! =) Hope to see more of your artworks. Keep it up! :D"
3rd January, 2008
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Proy2x says:
"hello sir parc! your works are great...and im still doing some experiments like what you did on your photos and i hope you could help me and give me some tips...thanks mr. parc and Godbless!"
2nd January, 2008
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billy ng bily says:
"I dont KNOW him personally, But base on what i see on his works i feel his a great man and passionate about life and photography... PROUDLY Philippine MADE keep it UP ALWAYS and don't get Anyone LET you DOWN.... just do what you think is GREAT mabuhay ka KABAYAN...."
6th December, 2007
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Mimoza Veliu says:
"love your fantastic work"
3rd November, 2007
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Isowai Todake says:
"the best."
20th September, 2007
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Nicolas Moulin (Nimou) says:
"Photostream plenty of sensibility as a native talent, one of my favourite portrait artists on Flickr but also for all these powerful landscapes. The best, his ability to shot people's faces and emphasize their looking expressions, incredible set of eyes. All its work is sharp, clear, fascinating subject matter, amazing colors... He captures the Philipins's spirit, beauty and is making a really good tribute to show ona marvellous country and people, rich in emotions.
Continue to inspire, help and teach others.
Congratulations for your work Parc"18th September, 2007
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Daniel Colleman says:
"When you see the firsts photographs of Parc you feel what he is trying to give you: an incredible and intense emotional feeling that makes you still believe that photography is the most beautiful thing you already do, that it is plenty of sensibility, that you are there for a reason... Parc's photography is a travel through people of different countries and cotidian stories. Parc has a native talent and I'm sure in the future will be an incredible and admired photographer. Good luck Parc.
Rivershot."19th July, 2007
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Edwin_Martinez says:
"Parc is one of those gifted with the creativity and talent to see things beyond...his photos are powerful and well defined. His artistry even goes beyond the norms of photography. As they say the rules are there to be broken and parc is one of those people who has proven this.
Parc's photos are an inspiration to sooo many of my work, his unselfishness to share what he knows, his passion for new things and his love for the craft will make him a pillar in Philippine photography.
I salute you idol."17th July, 2007
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SecretVodka =) says:
"Very nice stream, my friend. What a wonderful collection. =)"
31st May, 2007
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The Polstar* says:
"one of my favourite portrait artists on Flickr - such powerful, stunning work."
1st April, 2007
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bluman says:
"Hyper real yet down-to-earth. I don't smoke but would definitely try what he is into."
5th March, 2007
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benedict_bueno says:
"Simply a work of Art.."
24th February, 2007
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Christel Hendrix says:
"Parc Cruz has quite a scene out there in Manila and quite an eye and a camera to look at it. A hidden talent?"
8th February, 2007
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Fonzie's cousin says:
"I am in awe of your work, my friend"
30th January, 2007
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babasteve says:
"It's difficult not to fave every one of Parc Cruz's images. They are fantastic. I find myself absorbed in every posting. The photos are so compelling ... sharp, clear, fascinating subject matter, amazing colors -- all around superb! Thanks, Parc Cruz, for inviting me into your wonderful world."
30th January, 2007
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Alin Ciubotaru says:
"(...) It's the most amazing work I saw so far on flickr. My sinceere congrats and admiration for you. And keep walking...
2 months past from my first testimonial. I advise you to go through Parc's photostream - the way and the speed his work work grew in quality and maturity equal the spectacular in his graphics.
Myself I did quite a bit of surfing on FlickR lately. But I return from time to time to see Parc's photos, both to search for new ones and to re-enjoy the ones I already saw. I can easily say that, according to my subjective eye and taste, Parc has the best photostream on FlickR.
My sincere congratulations and admiration to you my friend."17th January, 2007
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Cj-photography says:
"Superb work ! Excellent Portfolio & website !"
15th December, 2006
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Lawrence OP says:
"Parc Cruz has consistently the best photographs of life in the Philippines that I have ever seen. He captures the glow of the Filipino spirit and the glimmer of hope in the eyes of his countrymen in a way no one else can. Simply marvellous work and a tribute to a beautiful race of people."
13th December, 2006
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jovienaval says:
"Brother PARC is very friendly and approachable to me way back many years ago. :-)
All thumbs up in your photography world brother.
cheer & mabuhay!
jovie naval"26th November, 2006
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SebCz says:
"I admire Parc's ability to show people's faces and to emphasize their expressions by focusing (and some PP work) on the eyes. A great author to get some inspiration from."
21st November, 2006
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ninja kokak with pakpak says:
"hey thanks
you have a nice gallery"23rd October, 2006
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troyski d true says:
"PARC – One of the few people I feel very proud to be associated with. The very first person who I met in PiPho. Responsible for teaching me a lot in my photography. I hope someday to be able to fully use all he has taught me.
Keep up the good work dude. Continue to inspire, help and teach others."19th October, 2006
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Robert Gebhard says:
"ok...i would write a comment to every picture but that woud take to long time!...anyhow your pictures are great! great portraits and mostly i like the colour scale!
keep it up!"11th October, 2006
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Isabel Cruz says:
"Excellent photographer !
I like more your portraits, they are beautiful:)"4th October, 2006
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born19june says:
"What a great photographer. I always park my camera whenever I'm browsing all your pictures. Hahahaha. They are all absolutely perfect in colors, composition and is majestically chosen the best to share. Keep up the good work and we're always here to see more of your talented shots. More power and God Bless! .......Lito Ibanez"
6th September, 2006
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majorbrighton says:
"Not normaly taken by portrature work. Have to deal with hundreds of shots every day at my work for the newspaper.
Yet drawn-in by your work I am, constantly suprising me with your talent and way with peaple.
You are an inspireing genious Parc and we are so lucky in having you here."5th September, 2006
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Jason Liao says:
"hmmm... honestly, i barely know Mr. Philip Cruz for now.. We have the same group wherein we learn, share and enliven our passion.. =) and yes.. it is Photography.. =) all i can say is that all of his work are jaw-dropping Masterpieces... i always find myself amazed and wonder what a creative mind he has! =) sooner or later i know you will get something big out of this hobby of yours.. hope to learn a thing or two from you on the succeding meet-ups bro.. continue to bring the beauty of life through your pictures.. cheers to you man! =)"
4th September, 2006
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vernes says:
"PARC is the one who got me hooked into this hobby. It's all your fault!!! haha He has the natural talent of making simple things look exotic. A guru in Photoshop who shares his secrets. And best of all a good friend of mine."
1st September, 2006
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biggie_gurl77 says:
"Parc is a rare find. You hardly meet anyone who has talent of this magnitude and at the same time pursues his passion relentlessly. What amazes me even more, this guy shares his knowledge with others. Now where can you get a combination like that?
Parc, you have set the standard high. Hard to follow, but nevertheless, we appreciate it."31st August, 2006
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davedeluria says:
"PARC is one of those enigmas that suddenly hits you like a train wreck. You are never prepared for the images because it's so unique and so expressive that words just fail me sometimes. I have to admit, I'm so tired of praising his abilities of imagery that I just told him I will never say anything about his work UNLESS I find them awful. If I'm quiet, it means I love it."
31st August, 2006
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teardr0p1204 says:
"PARC is definitely one of the best photographers I have ever met in this lifetime. His photos speak so much about passion and dreams. He is indeed uniquely awesome!
Coupled with a creative eye is an equally imaginative mind struggling to push his artwork beyond limits. He is his own trademark and no one else can steal that away from him.
More than just an inspiration, PARC is also a friend and mentor. Getting to know this guy tells me how lucky I am to know someone so great, yet so down-to-earth and unassuming. PARC knows how to keep his feet on the ground and this is really what's important."31st August, 2006
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EdlinRoguel says:
"Being creative makes your images amazing, a work of art. Keep it up! =)"
31st August, 2006
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Terence Sysunbin says:
"Philip Anthonie R. Cruz, better known to his friends as PARC! The master of manipulation and a master of colors, a very good photographer and also one of my mentors when it comes to digital art. Without him the digital photography world would probably be less colorful, Cheers to you mate and may you continue to amaze and inspire others my good friend. Best Regards!"
31st August, 2006
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Pappu | Photography -- says:
"Hi Parc Cruz your photograph is amazing
Keep on shooting you photograph inspires me and I'm learning little by little by your example"31st August, 2006
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pi c's says:
"Just browsing through Parc's photostream, after reading his profile, he's given me a ray of hope! His photos are very thought-provoking and often brilliant. The photos speak for themselves but his "lessons" are what makes them so memorable!"
13th August, 2006
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Lady_Guinevere says:
"Parc?!?! His works are the epitome of the phrase "a picture paints a thousand words"."
31st July, 2006
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Jan of Two Sisters says:
"Parc Cruz is an amazing photographer. It doesn't seem to matter what the subject of choice is, it will be photographed as never before. Truly stunning work!"
22nd July, 2006
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ecotist says:
"I'm so glad I found your photostream!! It's AWESOME!!"
20th July, 2006
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TiNiOgraphy says:
"Parc Cruz...what can i say...hmmm...he's one of my best friends and one with the most sharpest eyes regarding this hobby of photography. very good in post processing too. you can see it in his works. as a person, very nice, warm, sensitive and shy. he's my best buddy!!! keep up the good work my friend...thru thick and thin!!!"
20th July, 2006
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Ev Lloyd says:
"The only thing i can say about Parc is that he inspires...
He was The World Through My Eyes Group "Featured Photographer" for a very good reason!
Thanks for all your work Parc, I hope you continue to inspire more people as you inspired me!"8th July, 2006
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Ran_d says:
"Such an amazing photographer. What really caught my eye while viewing Parc Cruz's photostream was his incredible portrait photos. They are simply stunning !!!!
Keep up the great work my friend. You are so very talented !!!
Randy"20th June, 2006
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