by ReD Ognita | Jun 12, 2017 | Blog, life
Pinili ko dito. Ni hindi pumasok sa isip ko manirahan sa ibang bansa. Nagkaroon ng pagkakataon, pero di ko man lang sinilip. Gusto kong umuwi. Tutulong ako – ika ko pa. Lumaki sa mga sundalo at mga guro, may kapatid na naligo sa idealismo, higit sampung taon na...
by ReD Ognita | Jun 1, 2017 | Blog, News, Photography
Are we not storytellers? I love watching films or maybe it’s the stories that I like. Not sure really, but I always find time watching them. It’s either that or photography. Think about movies. Not the story itself but how it was built. In my mind, the...
by ReD Ognita | Feb 16, 2016 | Blog, News, Photography, Print
Out of obsession in creating and raising awareness in fine art photographic prints – redlab* is born. redlab* is a highly specialized print studio; run and managed by exhibiting artist focused on Fine-Art photography and custom printing. If you’re looking...
by ReD Ognita | Feb 16, 2016 | Awards, Blog, News, Photography
Countless hours of testing; pushing printer, ink and paper to its limits has been noticed. I am now an ILFORD Certified Printer Partner. Personally given by the ILFORD President on January 2016. This strengthens and further fuels my passion in printing only of the...
by ReD Ognita | Feb 16, 2016 | Awards, News, Photography
After being under the House of Ilford back in 2014, ILFORD Imaging has appointed me to be an ILFORD Master. Joining an elite group of global photographers and educators. Honored to be one of them. http://www.ilford.com/community/ilford-masters/red-ognita Update: I am...
by ReD Ognita | Jun 22, 2015 | Blog, in between, News, Photography
More often than not, I get to be asked what gear does one need to do what I do. So let me see what’s in my camera bag. 1 Full Frame Camera 1 17-40 Lens 1 24-105 Lens 1 4gb CF Card 1 16gb CF Card 1 Cable release 1 ND 400 1 Pen 1 Notebook And that’s it. I...
by ReD Ognita | May 31, 2015 | Blog, News, Photography, Print
I have never seen a person refine faster in the craft of photography than a person who just started to print their work. The print is unforgiving. Every mistake that you make will be seen in a print. That slight movement will produce a “ghost-like” blur. That...
by ReD Ognita | Jul 11, 2014 | Blog, News, Photography
Immediately after reaching home, with my shoes still on, I reached for my notepad and started clearing things up. I sent it to listeners in attendance whom I personally know. At 2 AM I found myself wanting no confusion between what I truly believe in and what just...
by ReD Ognita | May 18, 2014 | Blog
My prints starts at HKD5,000 [link] but tonight, together with other wonderful items, 3 pieces from my Ephemera series will be up for auction – for charity. Alessandra Tirona was born last March 2, 2014. In two months, she hasn’t even put on a pound. The...
by ReD Ognita | May 16, 2014 | Blog, News, Photography
We’ve all done it, haven’t we? We’ve heard so many things about someone that before we’ve even had the chance of experience, our thoughts and actions are already clouded by the opinions of others. The same goes in photography, well in this...
by ReD Ognita | May 1, 2014 | Blog, News, Photography
You cannot please everybody We’ve heard it many times, and yet when it happens, it always feels like our chest has been stepped on. You see, unlike in the online world, a portfolio review consists of a body of work in printed form and your critic is literally in...
by ReD Ognita | Dec 13, 2013 | News, Photography
I would like to thank Ilford for their confidence and support in my work. A brand leader in Black and White photography, it is an honor to be among the top Black and White photographers across the globe....
by ReD Ognita | Nov 22, 2013 | Exhibition, News, Photography
With the help of my representing gallery in Macau, my work will be among the art shown in the Venetian Macao. I am excited to showcase my new body of work, Ephemera. Click the link for the video preview of the show itself: Link: http://vimeo.com/80538527
by ReD Ognita | Nov 21, 2013 | News, Photography, Workshop
The first collaboration of two Black and White Landscape Filipino photographers. I have known Richard since 2006, and had the opportunity to personally meet him in 2007. Based in Singapore, Richard flew over for the 2 day workshop held in Bataan.
by ReD Ognita | Oct 26, 2013 | News, Photography, Workshop
In cooperation with Hukbong Litratista of La Union, I was invited to La Union for a workshop. I have spent 3 days in the company of old and new friends. Needless to say, I really enjoyed my time. From the very warm welcome to my very gracious hosts, all I can say is...
by ReD Ognita | Aug 15, 2013 | Blog, life, News, Photography
We are all a fan of someone. I wrote to Alan back in 2012 regarding his free workshop. Two years ago, on Ansel’s birthday, he started offering a free, yes a free 3 day one-on-one private workshop in his own home in Sta. Fe to an inspiring photographer. A...
by ReD Ognita | Aug 9, 2013 | Exhibition, News, Photography, Print
Link: http://whatson.macaucloser.com/event/breathe
by ReD Ognita | Aug 9, 2013 | Interview, News, Photography
It is always nice to share, better if you’re sharing with a wider audience. And though, it was a real challenge facing a camera with a bunch of people, I was able to do it. Not that good, but still – you have to start somewhere 🙂 Thanks to Jheanne for her...
by ReD Ognita | Jun 21, 2013 | News, Photography, Published
I was invited to show some images on my portfolio at FOTO4all.ro. Foto4All is a Romanian based PDF photography E-Magazine. Happy to oblige. April 2013 issue
by ReD Ognita | May 5, 2013 | Blog, life, News, Photography
Galing ako ng Trinoma kanina, andaming tao. Linggo kasi at panahon ng sahod. Sa gitna ng mall ay may made-up na stage – mukang may show pa! At kagaya ng inaasahan, dagsa ang mga taong hindi umaandar. Nakatayo. Nakatingin. Wala pang tao sa entablado nyan. Sa...
