So I haven’t posted in a while, but that’s going to change right…about…now.
Staff photos from Spring Retreat coming soon…
{m}22 staff
“Toro”
“Packing Up”
“Jessica I”
“Night Watch”
Just a few photos I shot over the break. Hopefully some of this will inspire you to create your own art. Happy Shooting!
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We here at Maganda Magazine like to showcase Filipino/American artists, especially those of whom are in the Bay Area.
If you haven’t noticed by now, I am a local (for the time being), Filipino/American artist.
Today, I attended the Jason Mraz concert at the Greek Theater in UC Berkeley as a photographer for the Blue & Gold Yearbook. Albeit I was only allowed to shoot 3 songs, it was enough for me to get a few hundred pictures. But this particular picture struck me the most.
I felt that this photo captured the dynamic of the concert well. His face is highly animated, leading down to the prominent veins of his neck, supplying blood to the mouth that pleases a sold out Greek Theater. His hand is suspended in a gesture that motions for a reaction from the audience. The light perfectly hits the mic as he belts out another catchy line, with his presence alone serving as a beacon of light for his fans. Framed in the shapes of the theater, Jason Mraz entertains an exuberantly packed house.
I had a great time. I hope that some of you were able to attend his concert. If you didn’t, make sure to get a ticket the next time he’s around, you won’t be disappointed.
Check out my flickr for more of my pictures.
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Jessica Claire is a world-renowned wedding photographer. She is regarded as one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world.
I have been following her work for quite some time now. I already decided that I want her as my wedding photographer. If only I could be as good as her…
Photo by Jessica Claire
Make sure to check out her blog here.
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Welcome to {M}aganda Magazine’s blog for 08-09
Check back often for posts on art IN and FROM the communities near and far.
Air Max 95s on my deck during a photoshoot. Photo by Justin Gonzaga
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On October 25th, 2007, Maganda Magazine hosted an art gallery and artists’ dialogue in 100 Wheeler Hall. The event featured a discussion with acclaimed social documentary photographer, Rick Rocamora–who has photographed Filipino World War II Veterans, Muslims in America, and imprisoned children in the Philippines. Oakland painter Mari Rose Taruc was also present to discuss her work and the nature of art. Both effectively work for social justice in different mediums, and the stories they shared were intriguing and inspirational.
Maganda would like to thank everyone who contributed their work to the beautiful event; it was a genuinely exciting opportunity for any artist and social justice advocate. Creative Director Christine P. talks about her experience:
Art can bring people together (if only for three hours), and it can connect them for even longer. I was inspired and touched by what I saw last night, by the art itself and by the community effort to bring art and artists together.
Rick Rocamora’s work was especially moving (I seriously almost cried) because it really hit home for me– his photographs made me think of my dad, my grandpa, my relatives still living in the Philippines, the kids who I just wanted to hold in my arms, and all the people that I want to help, but just don’t know how to help. He made my heart ache. And that’s a good thing, because I needed to be reminded of all those things I felt.
-cp
What’s good world!?
So here’s the deal, I got a heads up on a lecture coming to the San Francisco Art Institute, part of the Aperture West Collaborative Lecture Series. South African photographer, Pieter Hugo, will be heading this lecture, sharing his photography of his country and its subcultures as featured on the cover of Aperture Magazine.
So here’s the skinny…
PIETER HUGO
Aperture West Collaborative Lecture Series
South African acclaimed artist Pieter Hugo will discuss his work on his country’s society including judges, entertainers, workers and albinos. His striking portraits question the art of portraiture today. He will share the underlying meaning of his thought-provoking and controversial images of South Africa and its subcultures.
Pieter Hugo has recently gained international recognition. He has been named the Standard Bank Young Artist for 2007 and he won the first prize in the portraits section of the 2006 World Press Photo competition. Featured in the Spring 2007 issue of Aperture magazine and in Colors, this young photographer has established himself as one of the best portraitists at work today.
WHEN AND WHERE :
Friday, November 2
7:30 p.m.
PhotoAlliance
San Francisco Art Institute Lecture Hall
800 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, California
(415) 781-8111
www.photoalliance.org
Fee: 10$; free to students and Aperture subscribers
Media contact: Yseult Chehata, Aperture Foundation 212-946-7108; ychehata@aperture.org
Personally, I’m trying to go to the lecture. I think it would be cool to check out, not only as a photographer, but as someone who just appriciates art. If you are trying to come with, shoot me an email at justgonzaga@gmail.com
Taking pictures with his new 40D,
Justin
