My 2012 in Images

2012 has been both a good and a bad year for me in terms of photography work. Good because I believe that I have improved at least, acquired new gear, got heaps of books and learned new things. Bad because I wasn't able to shoot that much unlike 2011. 

Now that 2012 is coming to a close I would like to commemorate this one hell of a year by recollecting some of my favorite images that I have taken and the stories behind it.

Vogue's 120th Anniversary Photo Shoot

Vogue, the most influential and most sought after fashion magazine is going to celebrate its 120th year on September and the best way to celebrate its 120th years is to do a massive photo shoot features some of the most influential people like Florence Welch, Rooney Mara and Jennifer Lawrence to name a few. While the list is filled with A-listers in their respective industries it is inspiring (and pressuring) to know that all of them are all under 45 years old! Norman Jean Roy was the man behind the lens in this editorial shoot who is also a top dog in the fashion industry.

Here are some of the photos:

Raf Simons

Sarah Burton, Christopher Bailey & Stella McCartney

Peter Copping & Erdem Moraliogu

Ricardo Tisci & Rooney Mara

Phoebe Philo

Jennifer Lawrence

You can view all the photos with a detailed description about the people in the photo here.

After seeing all the photographs I was naturally psyched to see the BTS video and Vogue was good enough to post one on their Youtube channel.

So what do you think? I'd love to hear what you guys have to say so hit the comment and let's discuss. (Source: Vogue) Cheers!

Gadgets April Issue Behind the Scenes

Summer has officially started and to make things hotter, we at Gadgets prepared a sizzling treat for the eyes as well as for your hunger to all things tech & lifestyle! So do better check the latest issue of Gadgets Magazine featuring the stunning: Jennylyn Mercado.

Photographer Erwin Barleta

Make-up by Leo de Castro of Make Up forever 

Hair by Jayr Amador

Styling M.R. Gavin

Art Direction Benjamin Arnold

Swimsuit by Speedo

Shoes by Primadonna

Accessories by Forever21

Shot at Manila Ocean Park and Hotel H20

Special Thanks to Evirson Brequillo of Manila Ocean Park Marketing 

Really delicious cupcakes made by Ms. Jennylyn.

MR our awesome stylist

One of my favorite photos from this set.

Ms. Jennylyn with Gadget's Senior Art Director-Benjamin Arnold

Ms. Jennylyn with the awesome photographer Sir Erwin Barleta

Reminder: Please do link back if you are going to use the photos.

Behind the scenes images above are taken by 

Patrick Jude M. Ilagan

Copyright 2012 © 

Monday at Fred's with The Cam Worx

Last Monday I visited my buddies on their set in Fred's at Cubao X while they are working on their promo video for the upcoming wedding expo in TriNoma. Its good to see my old college buddies again and seeing them working hard. I was asked to shoot a clip or two but I politely declined since I just showed up there not know the shot list nor the big concept. I'd rather sit behind the scenes, chat with some of my buddies and watch the pros.


Just this morning I watch the video and I was amazed with the output, man I wish I can do something like this but as for now I'll be sticking with still images and improving my vision. Below is the video as well some of the behind the scenes so if you guys are reading and planning of getting married this year (or this month) but still have no idea for the who you should get for the photo and video coverage you should definitely consider The CAM WORX. Check out their other works here.




Miguel + Celine - E-session from The CamWorx on Vimeo.

My motto as of this moment.

Jon "Big Boss" Lazaro - The Cam Worx CEO and Creative Director

Oko-Magoo-Kyle & Jon

The big boss directing the actors, Celine and Nonoy aka "Miguel"

Another Happy Happy Boy

Gadgets Magazine March 2012 Behind the Scenes

To start things off I must say that this issue is the closest to my heart since this is the first issue were I did the cover as well as the art direction during the shoot. 

Model Krista Kleiner
Photographer Paolo Sy
 Make-up by Jefrey Pahn of Color Blend
Hair by Dexter Rabanillo of Shine Moist
Styling M.R. Gavin
Art Direction Patrick Ilagan and Benjamin Arnold 
 Clothes by Promod
Shoes So Fab!
Shot on location at Timezone Trinoma
Special thanks to Ms. Nedz Manangan of LAIP and the staff
of Timezone Trinoma

March issue is all about gaming from the awesome games on your smartphone to the great battle of the gaming PC against gaming consoles, we have definitely prepared great stuff inside for you players out there. So you better bring out your game face on and let the gaming begin!

Disclaimer: Behind the scenes images above are taken by 

Patrick Jude M. Ilagan 

Copyright 2012©

Gadgets December/January Behind the Scenes

Another issue is out and so as the year 2011 in a few weeks but before we plunge ourselves to all the merrymaking and gain extra pounds I'd like to share to you guys some snaps I took during our December/January issue shoot which happened at Blue Gardens (google it up!) with the beautiful and stunning Iza Calzado. So from this point on I'll stop talking and let the photos do their work.

Iza's hair and makeup done by Ricci Chan

Our awesome art director showing Iza the pegs and the feel of the shoot

Awesome huh? Do check out the latest issue of Gadgets Magazine because we have prepared you a real treat to welcome the year with a bang from the tech & lifestyle world.

Photography by Erwin Barleta
HMUA by Ricci Chan
Art Direction by  Benjamin Arnold & Michelle Callanta-Toledo
Styling by MR Gavin

Disclaimer: Behind the scenes images above are taken by 

Patrick Jude M. Ilagan 

Copyright 2011©

November Behind the Scenes

It is the time of the month again where we work on our wishlist since Christmas is getting nearer by the minute as the days goes by. Right now I myself fancy a new piece of glass like a Sigma 30mm 1.4 or a Canon 14-70mm 2.8 as well as a new camera body but for now I can only fancy it since my main "gadget buy" is a new television because the old one is— well of course old and is breaking down frequently which constantly annoys everyone in the house. Now we at Gadgets Magazine have made something that will totally save you from the hassles of listing down, cross referencing and endless hours of research on what gadget you want to have but I wouldn't tell you guys here because I hate spoiling you so you guys have to check out our latest issue.

Now on a happier note, I am pleased to show you some snaps I took during our November shoot with Sir Paul Ticzon at the Attic Studio with Ms. Bianca Manalo as our cover girl. While on the topic of the photo shoo I manage to learn a few tricks from watching Sir Paul and applied it here. Sir Paul's technique is fairly simple he uses a prime lens with a variable ND filter to compensate his powerful studio lights and sticks to the lowest aperture that he wants therefore he his able to create that creamy bokeh while the light wonderfully wraps around the model.

Disclaimer: The images above are taken by 

Patrick Jude M. Ilagan 

Copyright 2011©