Marc Obfenda
Photo by Marc

When and how did you start photography?

• I’ve always been interested with photography. Even with film camera’s I love taking pictures of different things. Although wasn’t able to pursue the hobby since it’s really quite expensive. When I got to Singapore, I was able to buy a Lumix FZ50 and that started me into taking photography.

Tell us more about your photography history

• Officially started my photography with a Lumix FZ50 with a Sunpak 383 super flash. Then I moved to a second hand Canon 300D (c/o Sherwin Moreno). Not too long I bought my very first Lens, a Sigma 18-200. When I moved to Sydney, my sister asked for a camera so I gave her my old 300D and 18-200 lens and bought a 450D with an IS kit lens and a 55-200mm lens.

Basic body and lens setup (name just one body and one lens that you always use)

• For now, I’m using a 450D with a 18-55 IS kit lens. Haven’t tried buying a new walkaround since d pa laspag ang kit lens e.

Would you consider turning pro?

• Before I wanted to. But now, not as much. If given the chance, sure. But as of now, I’m just happy with it as a hobby.

Favorite subjects to capture:

• I’m more into portraiture photography I guess since that’s the subject I love to shoot.

Favorite photo captured to date:

• This shot was taken during the Wes Workshop which was my first workshop ever.

  

  Another one is this shot of Pixie mischief from Model mayhem. This is the first time I went on a shoot on my own. Was really nervous but was quite happy of the outcome.

  

Name members whose photographs amaze you:

• Genald Tungol - Love his style kaya minsan nasasabihan akong gaya gaya ng style nya e.
  Ericson Matias - Love the post processing style
  Benji Balmoris - Love his concepts

Do you have a visual on a dream image you want to capture?

• hmmm… medyo madami e… dami kong gustong theme na ishoot na hopefully magawa ko rin minsan in the near future.

Name one non-electric camera gear that you cannot live without.

• I’d say a tripod since I’m starting to get into the strobist style and I still don’t have a lightstand. So for now, the tripod is my choice.

Approximately, how many gb of photos do you have to date?

• um… around 300GB, give or take. Karamihan kasi raw e. kaya malaki.

Ever experienced an embarrassing moment related to photography?

• When I was waiting for my wife (nag pa-parlor sya kasama ng housemate ko), I went to the circular quay to do some solo shooting with my Lumix. When I got there, I was just in time for a fashion show. I was able to get a nice spot (not good, not bad) and when everyone was shooting, nanliit ung camera ko kasi puro bigating SLR ung gamit nila. Pero kinapalan ko na lang mukha ko. Tuloy parin.

Where can we see your portfolio?

• It’s scattered all over the net actually. most updated one should be my multiply account. I also have a flickr account. I have WIP website: www.marcobfenda.com

How did you found out PinoyCSers?

• Kasalanan ni Joel V. at Franco. Nakasama ko sila dating mag shoot e. Niyaya akong sumali kaya ayun, na hook na ako sa CSers.

Give readers one tip to capture great photos.

• I have 2 advices actually, kung oks lang.
  1. Just keep on shooting kahit kayo lang magisa. Kahit anong sabihin nila, practice makes perfect. Kung gusto mong mag shoot, shoot ka. Kung gusto mo sama sa mga photoshoots, sama ka. Kahit na sabihin mong newbie or baguhan ka lang, lahat nagsimula dyan so wag ng mahiya.
  2. Wag matakot mag post ng images sa forum naten. It’s actually another way to learn. Kahit na minsan walang sumasagot, oks lang. Post pa rin. Just think of it as a challenge. Keep posting hanggang sa may mag comment. Kung d man maganda, then good kasi nagiging honest sila syo. can?