Showing posts with label my work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label my work. Show all posts

Big News!!!

It's already Saturday and my week of interning with the fabulous Kristen Leigh has already ended. But I'm sure this is only the beginning to a amazing journey.

My new blog is official up, and I'll be updated about my internship and all my photography stuff on there. And no, don't worry .. I don't plan on closing off this blog any time soon, it'll just contain more personal stuff and inspiration {as originally intended}. So stick around, or head on over to my new blog, which ever you do thanks for stopping by and I heart you!!!

Amazing internship ... and only half way through.

This week is only half way over and
I feel like I've learned so so much already.

Not only have I learned sooo much about the business aspect of photography, my photography is definitely looking better too {I took this shot on our first night while on a shoot, this couple was too adorable}. Watching Kristen at work & and picking at her oh so wonderful brain has been nothing but amazing. As for the other interns, they are just super sweet and super super talented. I can't wait to start another wonderful day with them, and even spend the night at Kristen's. {Plus, her family rocks!} There's soo much more to be shared but that my dear friend is on its way! Happy Wednesday to you!

-The Filippino Intern .. hehe

Magazine runner up ...... AGAIN



I got runner up again for yet another Washingtonian Magazine Photo contest. Sweeeeet.

I'm a runner up!!!!!

Not a finalist, nor a winner ... but my oh my
I'll gladly take runner up for a Washingtonian Magazine Contest any day!


Along with four others I ended up being a runner up!!! This just made my week.

10 days ago my best friend sent me a link to a photo contest she thought I should take a look at or even enter. And so I took her advice and entered. I didn't think much would happen and to be honest I actually forgot about it since entering the contest so this was such a surprise.
Check out the finalist and place your vote,
or see the work from the other runner ups!
Suffice it to say we love our city.

edit:: the original blog entry this image was posted in

A morning with Ms. Sunshine

I'm finally updating about one of two freelance opportunities I've had in the last two weeks. I'm finished with my earlier freelance project but I haven't had the will to blog it, but the second of the two I'm much more confident about and ready to share. Over the weekend I some how managed to fit in an early morning photo shoot with a girlfriend of mine. Mind you we haven't really talked in awhile and I'm honestly not sure when the last time we actually saw each other was {maybe the Filippino Festival during last summer}. It was all planned out a little last minute, but it worked out just fine.


This beautiful is Mr. Sheena "all grown up". She's been like a little sister to me since the youth retreats we use to go to back in the day. And even now, being in her company is like being surrounded by sunshine. Her smile is always so infectious, and she's always so lovely, plus she's got both brains and talent for days. But most of all she's genuine and real.

Spending the morning together we got to talk about a lot and found out that we've got much more in common than we knew. If I had a doppleganger {and not an evil one} I'd think it'd be Sheena, we've got that much in common. {For example I have a Tim and she has a Tim .. hahah} But all jokes aside she could pass for a younger version of me, but I'm certain that her genuine kindness and sweetness surpasses my own on any given day.





Might I add, we are both kindda silly at time and it was great fun to let loose while working.


Especially when we found pretty places to play!


Ok last headshot...


This one makes me laugh {not because of Sheena beautiful face} but because it totally reminded me of those bad high school portraits we use to take with fake backgrounds and dread in all our teenage angst. I even added a little vinette to polish it off. HAHA.



Sheena was such a delight to work with and I'm soo glad everything turned out wonderfully, even better than planned. She even mentioned to me that she felt very comfortable working with me and I know how hard it is to feel natural or comfortable in front of the camera so I'm soo glad I could do that for her and I hope I make all my clients feel the same way she did. I love this girl to pieces, she's such a sweetheart and she's grown up to be even more beautiful both inside and out. I'm glad I was able to see all that she's turned out to be and I can't wait to see what else God does with her. {Maybe we should travel together Sheena!} Hehehe. I wish you all the best my dear and I pray that God continues to bless you fully and that all your heart desires will come true too.

My First Love

When it comes to photography ... my first love has and will always be black and white film.



I'm not sure how I stumbled upon these old prints, but I'm glad I did. Seeing them reminded me how much I loved developing my own film, my own photos and even mounting my own work. And though it was a tedious and sometimes lengthy process with calculation after calculation, it was definitely worth it and was always rewarding in the end. I really miss the tactile part of photography, and I don't mean just having your camera in your hands.



And to be frank, I think black and white film has always been my best element.
I look back on these two photos now and still can't believe I actually took them in high school. I think that if I tried to take these shots now I couldn't even do my own work justice. Sigh ... it's true what they say, you can never really get over your first love.

Rini & Faith's new look

I had time to design a little something the other day and decided to give my shop and shop's blog a little face lift. I miss designing and getting creative like this so I dabbled in a little more .. here is just a little bit of my design mess.

Book maker


So far I have three published and printed books in my name, the fourth and latest one has been created but not yet printed and or purchased {which is the wedding book for Rang and Wesley}. I've also made one as a present, and received one as a present as well. These little books have been my joy and maybe you too should make a book of your own.


By Irene Carole Diongzon

By By Irene Carole Di...


I'd love to hear what you think.
Even if you can only preview the first 15 pages.

{All photos of these two books are © 2008 Irene Carole Diongzon}

Yon Wedding

I figured I'll never be able to share them all but here are a handful of wedding photos I took at Wes & Rang's Georgia wedding. It's not a whole lot, and they are all pre-ceremony shots but I've got little time time upload more. Enjoy.

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