Ladies and Gents, Welcome to a religious and entertaining cultural festival in Iloilo City held every 4th Sunday of January, in honor of our patron Santo Niño; The most prestige, energetic, loud, and eye-catching Dinagyang Festival!

Dinagyang Festival 2012 Photos

And since it’s my first time to witness and be part of this huge event, I just wanna share you folks my shooting experience that you might find helpful and interesting (specially for those who are planning to take photos in this event next time).

#1 – The golden rule and the secret for having good pictures…
- None other than having an ID/ Photographer Pass. And that folks is absolutely a must! Why? coz good gears aren’t that good without having an ID; And I’m quite sure you don’t wanna find yourself pity, rejected by the Marshals, sneaking for a good shooting spot.

#2 – So now you have the ID, what’s next?
- Prepare the right tools for catching a good fish! Ask yourself, what are the kind of shots you want to achieve. If your answer is ALL, then bring your Ultra-Wide Angle, your General-Purpose Lens and a Telephoto. In  my case, I only used a Telephoto since I’m only aiming for capturing moments and expressions.

#3 – Plant yourself on a perfect spot.
- Since your not the only one photographing this event, It is important to have a good spot.  My opinion? Front row-center. Be here as early as you can coz I’m gonna tell you once again, your not the only one who would like to be in this position.

#4 – Protect yourself at all times.
- Yeah, yeah, I hear ya! There’s no trouble planting yourself on a perfect spot, but be aware of the sunlight, coz this one will ruin your shooting momentum (just like what we’ve experienced). This is the lesson I’ve learned in this event, and my suggestion is… Bring something to cover you up when the sun strikes your spot. A hat, scarf, long sleeves, etc..

#5 – Water/ Thirst Quencher.
- If your planning to plant yourself in one spot, then water is a must.

So that’s it folks, I hope what I’ve shared to you can be something useful. Moving forward, here are some of the photos taken during their performance at the Freedom Grandstand. Hope you’ll like this one. Check this out!

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You can also view the complete set of photos here:

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Thanks for dropping by to my Dinagyang Festival 2012 Photo Gallery! By the way, if you like this post, you can drop some comments or just rating it by simply clicking those stars above, and gimme a hell yeah! \m/

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Gears Used:
Canon EOS 50D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

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Track: More Human Than Human
Artist: White Zombie
Album: Astro-Creep: 2000

The Philippine Blog Awards 2011

The moment I’ve received an email last Thursday saying …

Congratulations! Your blog http://www.shotnroll.com is a finalist for the Photo Blog Category at the 2011 (National) Philippine Blog Awards. We would like to invite you to the awards ceremony on the 3rd of December 2011, 6 pm at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Plaza, Ayala corner Buendia Makati City.

I said hey, wait a second, is this for real? Or this is just another internet scams that we don’t usually see everyday; Or maybe, just maybe, I’m just too denial to accept the fact that this blog has been recognized by the PBA (Philippine Blog Awards) judges as one of the finalists for the Photoblog Category – National Level. (Well I guess the answer is Yes, Ladies and Gents) I mean, who would have thought (even I) that this blog that I’ve created and playing with will be appreciated and recognized by the higher councils. “Tsamba” – yes it is! Hehehe!

 Click here to view the Finalists for Photoblog Category – National Level

Here are some of the photos taken inside the Awarding Ceremony of The Philippine Blog Awards 2011. Check this out!

The Philippine Blog Awards 2011

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An intense, silent, exciting, thrilling, breath-taking, heart-pounding, toe-tapping, testicle-juggling vibe you’ll feel inside the auditorium that will take you to the edge of your seats, as the Awarding Ceremony starts…

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After a couple of quick breaks and few categories left, our much awaited category has been presented…

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As the slides starts to roll to show off the finalists for the best photo blog category, seeing shotnroll.com on stage, being flashed on a big screen is really, really, a Priceless Moment… This is what I consider the biggest reward for my 2-year blogging experience.  Thank you Philippine Blog Awards for this one. This is actually my 1st time attending an event like this and being included as one of the finalists to join with the top of the line photo blogs (like the image below) really makes me feel like a winner. \m/

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Niña Sandejas – rosarioko.com (The Photoblog Category Winner of PBA 2011)

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Congratulations to Ms. Niña Sandejas of rosario.com for winning the Best Photoblog Category – National Level. You truly deserved it ma’am. Cheers!

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Congratulations to all the winners of Philippine Blog Awards 2011. Keep up the good work folks! Cheers! \m/

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Thanks for dropping by to my Philippine Blog Awards 2011 Photoblog Category  gallery! By the way, if you like this blog post, you can click the Facebook’s like button, drop some comments or just rating it by simply clicking those stars above. \m/

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Gears Used:
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Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Lens

It was a stunning night, all were elegantly dressed to celebrate an Oscars themed birthday party held at 55 Events Place. Witness a beautiful girl turned into a gorgeous lady as we capture her very special moment that will forever be remembered…

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Cheers to a wonderful and very successful event! Click here to view more photos on our Facebook gallery.

Let shotnroll capture your precious moments… To inquire about our photography services, email us at shotnroll dot gmail dot com.

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Thanks for dropping by to Aina @ 18 debut photo coverage! By the way, if you like this blog post, you can click the Facebook’s like button, drop some comments or just rating it by simply clicking those stars above. \m/

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Ladies and Gents, welcome to an annual event that gathers different cultural festivals of the Philippines. Held from one spot of Manila to the city of Pasay, the Aliwan Festival is considered as “The Mother of All Fiestas“, as this event showcases different cultures and talents held in every festivities of our country. Ladies and Gents, welcome to Aliwan Festival!

Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Since this is my first time to Shot n’ Roll on this event, allow me to show you some of the colorful, eye-catching photos that will surely entertain you as much as I do shooting here in this event. Check this out!

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MBC Float

Street Dance and Float Parade: The major attraction and highlight of this Festival.

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The Iloilo Dinagyang Tribe – the last year’s Million Peso Grand Champion of Aliwan Festival (2010). Though I haven’t actually witness and experience Dinagyang Festival, but seeing their Street Dance performance is really smoking and impressive! They really did a good job representing Iloilo and introducing Dinagyang Festival to Manila  coz of their ground-breaking and undeniable performance. It was absolutely no doubt, they were the Champion and the Crowd favorite!

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Thanks for dropping by to my Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade Gallery! By the way, if you like this blog post, you can click the Facebook’s like button, drop some comments or just rating it by simply clicking those stars above. \m/

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Ladies and Gents, Welcome to the 7th Manila International Auto Show 2011!

Manila International Auto Show 2011 Photos, Cars, Portraits

And for those of you who have failed to visit this event, allow me to show some of the Models and Cars that you’ve missed! Check this out!

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Here’s some of the model cars featured in this event. Check this out!

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Cars, Models and Photo shoot. View Manila International Auto Show 2011 full set on Facebook.

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Thanks for dropping by to my Manila International Auto Show 2011 Gallery! By the way, if you like this blog post, you can click the Facebook’s like button, drop some comments or just rating it by simply clicking those stars above. \m/

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Finally, the American rock band from California hits Manila to relive the grunge scene in Araneta!

Consisting of unique, grunge of voice Scott Weiland, paired with the strings of DeLeo Brothers (Dean and Robert) with drums and percussion of Eric Kretz, these talented music icons really did a good job of bringing a head-bangin’ rock show on our good old coliseum. \m/

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Here’s the actual view from the Upper Box A.
Ticket Price: P2,640.00

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Sino Sikat? -  the only band fronting STP.
Since they we’re the only band doing the front act, they simply show the STP fans who’s really the “Sikat”.

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As the crowd awaits for STP’s arrival on stage, fans start throwing horns and shouting as  loud as they can, saying “STP!”, “STP!”, “STP!”.

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And the long wait has come to an end…
With almost half an hour wait after Sino Sikat’s performance, allow me to present to you one of the successful rock band of the 90′s that won the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance for the song Plush. Not to mention their certified platinum that drove the band into popularity, Ladies and Gents, Grunge Fan of all Ages, get your asses up and throw those horns in the air, coz here comes the Stone Temple Pilots! Yeeeaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh! \m/

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Fans goin’ nuts when STP hits the stage. First song on the list? Crackerman! A nice, hard-hittin’ and head-bangin’ piece for an opening! Yeeeaaaaahhhhhhh! \m/

Roamin’, roamin’, roam
Get away, gotta get away
And I think I think too much
I don’t care, yeah and I don’t care

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Scott Weiland and Robert DeLeo playin’ their next track…

Wicked Garden

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As the lights go dim and the tune is getting mellow
The riff of Big Empty starts to show…

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Time to take her home,
Her dizzy head is conscious laden.
Time to take a ride it leaves today
No conversation

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Down to the last 2 tracks after having a short break…

Dead and Bloated
Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart

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So before the Stone Temple Pilot throw their guitar picks, toss their drum stick, wave goodbye and bow their heads to the crowd, here’s  a recap of STP’s full set in order.

Crackerman
Wicked Garden
Vasoline
Heaven & Hotrods
Between the Lines
Hickory
Still Remains
Big Empty
Dancin’ Days
Silvergun Superman
Plush
Interstate Love Song
Huckleberry
Down
Sex Type Thing
Dead & Bloated
Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart

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STP live in Manila
- 1 big Concert held in Manila
- 1 of the big Grunge band of the 90′s.
- Reunited to relive the good old, head-bangin’ grunge music.
- Lucky are those who have witness their ass kickin’ performance! \m/

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Thanks for dropping by to my STP live in Manila Gallery! By the way, if you like this blog post, you can click the Facebook’s like button, drop some comments or just rating it by simply clicking those stars above. \m/

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Gears Used:
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Track: Plush
Artist: Stone Temple Pilots