Welcome

This is a personal blog of Elmer Medalla. This contains photos both personal and professional.

In 2009, I decided to try our a 365 days in photography project. I have been curious in the past in doing it but this year, I will be joining the bandwagon. My photoproject is not limited to new photos taken everyday. It will include old photos processed differently.

Cheers!

27 March 2007

A Summer Day at Bondi


For the women, originally uploaded by ElmerMedalla.

A typical day in Bondi you will see different people enjoying themselves with the sun and water - sunbathing, surfing, swimming, wading or just having a picnic.

Truly a nice way to spend time with family and friends.

23 March 2007

Beach Volleyball




VodaBeachVolley_9970.jpg, originally uploaded by ElmerMedalla.


During a family trip to Port Macquarie, I was fortunate enough to watch the games for a few minutes and take some photos.

Photo Taken: December 2006
Location: Port Macquarie NSW Australia
Event: Vodaphone Beach Volleyball Tournament

22 March 2007

Jose Rizal


IMG_5910_8x10, originally uploaded by ElmerMedalla.

The photo was taken inside Fort Santiago in Intramuros Manila. It was a cloudy day I just found myself taking Rizal's statue from this viewpoint.

Photo Taken: July 2006
Location: Intramuros Manila, Philippines

Guitarist


Guitarist
Originally uploaded by ElmerMedalla.
The theme of the shoot was to mix music with make-up. We wanted to achieve a 'rockstar' look at our model. This shoot is for my friend who was studying artistic make-up.

This project was made together with a group of photographers from Pipho (Pinoy Photography Members). A true learning experience to work with them.

Model: Liz Abad
Make-up Artist: Jona Alina Atotubo
Photo Taken: September 2006
Location: Makati Philippines

21 March 2007

Outdoor Life in Australia


Joanna & Ianna
Originally uploaded by ElmerMedalla.
After moving from Makati to Sydney, we have started to enjoy the time together as a family. Beaches are so conveniently within driving reach.

Here is a photo of my family, trying to enjoy our supposedly summer vacation at Port Macquarie. When we arrived at the beach it was raining and it was windy. The sun was barely out during that time.

Photo taken: December 2006
Location: Port Macquarie, NSW Australia

The Dead Remembered in Church

Sometime last year, I attended the wedding of my college friend at San Agustin Church. The church is one of the two remaining churches in the old Intramuros in Manila, Philippines.

The floor tiles are not your ordinary marble finish. In this old church, the floorings were 'lapidas' of Filipinos who has passed away.

Photo taken: August 2006
Location: San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila, Philippines