Alvin Panganiban
Photo by Alvin

When and how did you start photography?

• I started doing my photography addiction way back year 2006, I’ve decided to try this hobby to kill my sress & homesickness in our country. I usually lurk at tipidpc’s photography thread.. then I’ve decided to get DSLR ..

Tell us more about your photography history

• History.. hmmmm… Matagal na akong nahihilig sa photography, gamet ko pa noon Kodak digicam 4 megapixel … during the year of 2006 , after 6 months staying here in Singapore, I decided to get a DSLR… so many brand na pwedeng pagpilian… Nikon, Canon, Olympus , Sony & Pentax.. But what captures me was pentax, kasi madalas ko syang makita sa mga photos ng beatles..
  Usually gamet pa nila.. And I want to be unique, because very few are using Pentax..hehe. Kame lang yata ni Gerry ang pentax sa group.

  My first shot. Using my Pentax *IstDL:

  

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

• Pentax K20D + Tamrom 70-200mm 2.8, Tamron 90mm + Pentax 50mm 1.4 = for street photography.

Would you consider turning pro?

• Hmmm… pwede siguro. Why not?!

Favorite subjects to capture:

• People & Objects

Favorite photo captured to date:

• April, 2007
  

  dec, 2007
  

  may 2007
  

Name members whose photographs amaze you:

• So many to mention..
  Genald = Master of Portraits..
  Leo B. = for those Macro
  Danny = for those unique StreetPhoto
  David Tong = for those reviews & tips on his post & on his blog.
  Ka-Romie = for those sizzling photo-ops models he have..
  At madami pang iba..

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

• Jumpshot sa Grand Canyon.

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

• Panyo or face towel.

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

• Di ko na mabilang.. But currently I have 2,333 items posted on my flickr

Ever experienced an embarrassing moment related to photography?

• Nung sinita ako sa Changi Rd, coast line. while doing streetphotography. Di ko alam na di pwede kuhanan yung mga military boat nila, Hinintuan ako ng patrol, at pinasakay. Akala ko Ikukulong na ako, at ipapa-deport sa pinas. Then binababa nila ako sa Changi Village, sinabihan ako na bawal kumuha ng photos doon..then pinabura sa aken lahat ng nasa SD card ko.

Where can we see your portfolio?

• My own website Trail-seeker.com which so far redirects to my flickr account.

How did you found out PinoyCSers?

• Hmm nung nakita ko yung signature ni J. Panelo sa tipidpc.com, then I’ve decided to join here..

Give readers one tip to capture great photos.

• Don’t be afraid to experiment. Do something extra. Put some creativity. Because that will be your signature on your photo.