Photographs by Paolo D. Nacpil

  • Office Attire

    What I normally wear nowadays. I miss wearing collared shirts and shorts though!

    Photographed by: http://capturedphotos.tumblr.com/  

    • High Key Self-Portrait Decided I needed a decent self-portrait of myself one night, so here’s the result! 
    InFlight Magazine August-September 2011 I got featured on the INFocus portion of InFlight Magazine! InFlight is distributed to local and key international markets, mainly onboard Southeast Asian Airlines’ (SEAIR) local and international flights, partner hotels and resorts, major travel marts, plus a range of upmarket coffee salons like Starbucks. I am very much thankful for this opportunity and I thank the people behind InFlight Magazine for their interest in my work; specifically to their art director who found my website and for endorsing it to their Staff Writer Ms. Margie Francisco.   You can find the online copy of the magazine here on page 96. Thank you as well to every single person out there who drops by this blog of mine and shares his/her critiques, comments, suggestions, appreciations, and feelings towards my work. I sincerely thank each and every one of you as you all have inspired me to further improve my work and share it to others out there!

    » Behind Her Lens: Featured Blogger of the Day: Paolo Nacpil

     

    Name: Paolo D. Nacpil

    Blog Url: http://capturedphotos.tumblr.com/

    Blog Type: Photography blog.

    Hobby: Photography(Obviously. Haha!) Traveling, Off-Roading, Mountain Biking.

    Inspiration: The works of various photographers; professionals, hobbyists and amateurs alike. The sights, sounds and emotions of everyday life. Anything and everything basically!

    5 Facts about you:

    • I’m a self-taught photographer.
    • I love traveling and capturing the beauty of various places and sharing it with others.
    • I try to get in touch with nature as much as I can.
    • I’m sort of shy but I try my best to overcome it.
    • I’m 5’11 1/2 and weigh 120 pounds. Yep, I’m sexy(underweight). Haha!

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    Message to the readers:

    Hey there! I just want to say thank you to all of you for the overwhelming support. It really means a lot to me that there are people out there who appreciate my work. I really do sincerely thank you!

     

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    Bedroom This is my room; I’ve always preferred it clean and simple. With my super soft pillows and a fluffy comforter which makes me want to stay in bed much much longer. Fyi, agood night’s sleep of preferably 9 hours at least is one of my needs. Haha. I have a few frames with pictures taken when I was just starting out with photography; that reminds me that I’ve been wanting to print out and frame a few of my photos for the longest time.  So there you have it, a glimpse of the room of the person behind capturedphotos!
    Today at 9:30am our beloved pet Madam passed away; she was 12 years old. She had a good life and she brought a lot of joy in our family. She surely will be missed. You’re at peace now Madam. We love you. The Rainbow Bridge   By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill, Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still. Where the friends of man and woman do run, When their time on earth is over and done.   For here, between this world and the next, Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest. On this golden land, they wait and they play, Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.   No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness, For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness. Their limbs are restored, their health renewed, Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.   They romp through the grass, without even a care, Until one day they start, and sniff at the air. All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back, Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.   For just at that instant, their eyes have met; Together again, both person and pet. So they run to each other, these friends from long past, The time of their parting is over at last.   The sadness they felt while they were apart, Has turned into joy once more in each heart. They embrace with a love that will last forever, And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together. Copyright - Steve and Diane Bodofsky  capturedphotos: 10 Years After Me and my sister Madam! (Yes I’m an only child. Haha.)  

    » About Captured Photos (Paolo Nacpil) / FAQ - Updated

    • I have a passion for photography. My favorites are landscapes, seascapes, nature and travel.

    • I have curly hair which is sort of afro-ish but I can’t keep it like that due to school policies. I also like wearing shorts and collared shirts.

    • This is what I look like if you’re curious. Oh and I love dogs. We have 3 Labrador retrievers; one yellow, one black and one chocolate.

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Who am I?

    • I’m Paolo D. Nacpil. I’m 20 years old and I live in the Philippines.
    • I’m a 4th year student taking up Nursing in UERM. - I graduated this year!
    • I’m 5’11 1/2 and I weigh 120 pounds. Yes I’m sexy(thin).

    Can I be your friend?

    • Of course!

    What camera/equipment do I use?

    • I use a Canon 350D.
    • I have an 18-55mm kit lens, a 50mm f/1.8 and a 75-300 f/4-5.6 III.
    • I use filters (Circular Polarizer, Neutral Density, Graduated Neutral Denstiy Filters and an Infrared Filter - all of them Cokin) and I recently purchased a Hoya ND400 which I can’t wait to use.
    • I have a Velbon Sherpa 600R tripod which I put to good use.

    When did I get started with photography?

    • I started taking pictures with a point and shoot digicam when I was 15. When I felt that I reached its limits when I was already 17, I bought a second-hand DSLR with my own savings.

    What inspired me to learn photography?

    • I am a nature person and our family loves to travel. One day while surfing the net I stumbled on Deviant Art and saw all the lovely landscape pictures various photographers took. It was then on that I realized I wanted to capture such sceneries myself and share it with other people.

    How did I learn photography?

    • I am self taught. I read whatever I could read regarding photography such as online tutorials mostly from deviant art, articles on different sites, and various photography forums. I also applied whatever I learned from reading when I’m shooting. I kept on experimenting and I tried to grasp what the various settings were supposed to do. All the different terms and settings are overwhelming at first but once I felt confident with what they all meant and what they were supposed to do I realized that it really is just simple. 

    Do I post process my pictures?

    • Yes I do. I use Photoshop CS3. I basically apply noise reduction, curves adjustment, color balance adjustment, resizing and sharpening.

    What are my tips for aspiring photographers?

    • Read and understand what the different settings on your camera do. Learn the basic terms.
    • Read different articles/tutorials/write-ups regarding composition.
    • Apply what you read in real life.
    • Look at different photos from various photographers and try to analyze their work. Try to see what makes a particular photo beautiful. Be inspired by the work of others.
    • Learn to show your best work. If you went out shooting choose only a few of what you feel are your best photos. You should learn to sort out the good from the bad. Also analyze the photos you just took, think of what you could have done differently in order to improve the photo.
    • Always strive for improvement.

    My answer to questions regarding what camera to use/buy:

    • Any and all cameras. Cameras now a days take really good photos. You can take wonderful photos even if you’re using a compact camera or a mid range camera. I started out and learned photography with a Canon A510 so go ahead and use whatever camera is available to you. It’s been said before and I’ll say it again, you don’t need an SLR to take good pictures. Regarding what SLR to buy since this has been asked many times - simply look for one which has the features that you need and is within your budget. I’m sure that you won’t go wrong with any brand as they all are great, they just have their own strengths and weaknesses. Oh and read a lot of different reviews online as they will be helpful. http://dpreview.com/ is a very helpful site for that. 

    What do I do aside from photography?

    • I used to mountain bike and trial bike a lot but I don’t really have the time right now due to the hectic college schedule.
    • My Dad and I love to go off-roading/trailing. That’s why I also get to take images of unique sceneries within the hills of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range in San Mateo/Tanay/Infanta.

    What’s my message to the person reading this?

    • Thank you very much for taking the time to visit my blog and to view my work. All the likes, reblogs, replies and everything else are much appreciated! I hope you come back and visit from time to time!
      Do what you have to do in order to get that shot; even if it means lying down on the ground.  First shot was me taking a picture of the tiny crab and the second shot was taking a picture of the land rover in Monterey from a really low point of view. Nope, I didn’t hesitate on doing this at all. :) P.S. - No, I don’t own the goat. It was just a really friendly goat; and he liked my shoes. Haha!