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bridal book feature

2011-10-09T22:35:00.003+08:00

I just started in the wedding photography business so this was a really nice surprise! The engagement shoot I did for cartoonist Manix Abrera and writer Melay Lapena was featured in Bridal Book!!! OMG, I'm just so happy! :)

Check it out here :)

I'm still finalizing my wedding website/blog, watch out for it! :)

real living magazine feature

2011-10-09T22:12:00.001+08:00

My creative space was featured in the October 2011 issue of Real Living magazine because of my blog Anik-Anik Love. They featured the work spaces of four lifestyle bloggers. :)

folio

2011-10-09T21:50:00.001+08:00

I sent copies of my portfolio to magazines, TV networks, and advertising agencies... I hope this works. :)

new website

2011-09-30T18:17:00.000+08:00

Check out my new website at www.mitchmauricio.com! :)

dr. sketchy's anti-art school manila

2011-09-30T16:20:00.001+08:00

Attended my first Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School session in Manila. It's an alternative drawing session with bare-bodied models, booze, and lots of art. Since I couldn't draw, I took pictures instead. :)

Check out the slideshow we did about the alt art session for GMA-7: Art and sexy schoolgirls at Dr. Sketchy's Philippines!

dream, paper, dream

2011-09-30T15:26:00.002+08:00

A piece I did for a group exhibit about paper cranes entitled Dream, Paper, Dream at Vinyl on Vinyl early this year. I'm proud to say it was the first artwork sold at the exhibit opening. :D

rico blanco

2011-09-30T15:15:00.005+08:00

I have always been a fan of the local band Rivermaya since college. So I was really excited when Men's Health magazine commissioned me to take a portrait of former Rivermaya front-man, and now solo artist, Rico Blanco. I was trying to keep it cool while shooting the musician, but I was just so happy I couldn't stop smiling. :) Wanting to keep the photos raw, I just opted to use my ever reliable Canon speedlite... rock and raw!

tween hearts

2011-09-30T14:54:00.001+08:00

My first commissioned work for GMA-7 as a freelance photographer! Woohoo! I shot the kids of hit TV show Tween Hearts. Take a look at the teaser plug. :)

my first solo exhibit

2011-09-30T14:43:00.001+08:00

A look at Puerta, my first solo photo exhibit at Pablo Gallery in Cubao X last February 2011. :)

Here are a few write-ups about the exhibit :)

- GMA News Online - Puerta celebrates female sexuality by Carmela Lapena

- Sex and Sensibilities - Puerta: Mitch Mauricio's Great Wall of Vagina by Ana Santos

state of flux

2011-09-30T14:17:00.001+08:00

I haven't updated my blog since February! Things have been pretty busy and I'm going through a lot of changes right now... resigned from my safe job at GMA-7 to build a wedding photography business, created a new website, setting up collaborations with fellow women artists, cooking up some new photo blogs, and testing out new waters.

So far, I've been my own boss for the last two scary yet exciting months... I really have to make this work! To help me grown and experiment more in photography, I have decided to:

- bring my camera wherever I go and take pictures daily; to shoot out of the box

- to immerse myself more in new things/experiences that interest me such art and sexuality (ex. take pole dancing classes, attend monthly Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School sessions, connect with like-minded groups, etc)

- AND to update this personal blog weekly :)

One deep breath, and I here I go...

shameless plug - 1st solo exhibit

2011-02-03T23:09:00.004+08:00

I haven't posted anything since the start of the year because I've been busy preparing for my first solo exhibit. :)

"Five years ago, Mitch Mauricio realized that even as an “adult” she had but a vague understanding of her own sexual identity, that she lived most of her life ignoring her urges and her desires. She made a conscious decision to recognize these often ignored aspects of her personality and to document her discoveries using her camera. Did other women feel the same way about their own sexual development? Do they even acknowledge their own sexuality? To find answers, Mitch set out to connect with other women who were willing to share their stories in the hopes of broadening her understanding of a topic that is discussed only in hushed tones, if at all.

In Puerta, Mitch’s first solo exhibit, she shares with the public an intimate collection of photographs that fearlessly explore female sexuality. Her work is an attempt to stimulate discussion about women’s sexual desires, their unique needs, and the role that female sexuality plays in our lives.

Mitch attempts to capture all twelve vagina portraits completely devoid of sexual objectification and commercial glamour, in the hopes that the audience will come to see the vagina in a different light."

Puerta opens as the Valentine exhibit of Pablo Gallery in Cubao at 7pm on Febuary 12^th.

I hope you can drop by! :)

new muse

2010-12-22T23:13:00.002+08:00

The spontaneous move to Quezon City early this year really affected my mindset... in a good way. I'm definitely falling in love with the laid-back atmosphere & creative vibe of this city. Can't wait to explore more of it next year! :)

rekindling the flame

2010-11-16T03:37:00.004+08:00

It has been 8 years since I last used a film camera. I wanted to get in touch with my film roots, so I purchased a Rolleicord and started using it. No built-in light meter, only 12 shots per roll of film, the square format is absolutely new to me, and there's no LCD screen to check if the pictures are fine --- anxiety hit me like speeding 12-wheeler truck on C5. Can I still do this? Do I even remember how film works? Will I be able to enjoy this again?

When the scanned negatives finally arrived, I felt like I was meeting the ex after a loooong time. A mixture of nervousness & excitement brewing in me as I opened the files.

It was love at first sight! How flexible yet sensitive film is, the smooth transition of light to shadow, the grainy texture, the anticipation, and the pleasant surprises reminded me why I fell for photography in the first place. :D

(bagong kaadikan nanaman 'to!)

playing with food

2010-11-14T20:12:00.003+08:00

Been wanting to test the waters of food photography for the longest time, and was finally able to experiment with Chef Mia Yan of Mihca last weekend. We wanted the food to look elegant yet extraordinary, the results were pretty interesting. :D

It pays off to play with your food once in a while! ;) Can't wait to do another session with Chef Mia soon.

synchronicity

2010-11-04T02:27:00.003+08:00

One rainy afternoon, I arrived at the home of one of my idols, Ms. Gilda Cordero-Fernando, for an Anik-Anik Love interview.

Our first meeting, I was nervous. She was curious.

She was writing about young Filipinas who aren't bound by gender, the select few who can genuinely fall in love with both men & women. Is gender swinging a growing trend in young women nowadays? Are there really no gender limits when it comes to love?

I, on the other hand, was cooking up a project that explores bisexuality through photographs.

We spent an entire afternoon just talking about the complications of life, the fluidity of love, and the need to express one's self --- the perfect ingredients for a collaboration.

Tita Gilda asked if I can contribute a photograph for her article on gender swinging, of course I said yes! To work with THE Ms. Gilda Cordero-Fernando, famed writer and cultural icon, is a dream come true! :)

Check out the article here!

Philippine Daily Inquirer
Oct. 31, 2010

out of my comfort zone

2010-10-29T17:07:00.004+08:00

Was asked by Brown Belly's Kage Gozun to design a bag to sell at a bazaar on Nov. 6.

Been itching to learn how to paint and play with needle & thread again, so this was the perfect time to stretch those creative muscles --- to get out of my photography comfort zone and experiment with a different medium.

It was soooo refreshing to create something apart from photography! I should do this more often. :)

before after

urcc

2010-10-04T19:11:00.003+08:00

Was commissioned by UNO magazine to cover a URCC event.

I was a bit iffy taking on the assignment but I'm not one to back down on a new experience --- men beating each other up, blood-covered faces, and so much testosterone in one place to impregnate a nun! I never thought I'd enjoy it but watching those burly tacticians with knock-out punches & lethal kicks, it was such an adrenaline rush that I found myself cheering for the Filipino contenders. :)

I'll definitely be watching again really, really soon!

to and 'fro

2010-10-04T18:42:00.005+08:00

Photographed famed running coach, Rio de la Cruz, for UNO magazine's August 2010 issue. It was a sweltering hot day but Coach Rio was cool as a cucumber during the photo shoot. :)

rica

2010-09-15T01:48:00.005+08:00

I love taking pictures of my friends, especially the girls. I honestly believe all women are beautiful --- whatever shape, size, and color. There is always something interesting in every woman.

This photograph of my good friend Rica was take more than a year ago and it's still one of my favorite pictures. We had so much fun doing this spontaneous shoot at my old tiny apartment. I love that she opened up to me at this shoot, showing both her vulnerable and adventurous sides.

I hope to photograph her again soon... wonder how that shoot will turn out. :)

cosmo magazine's 2010 bachelor issue

2010-09-12T22:25:00.008+08:00

Was commissioned by Cosmopolitan magazine to shoot 30 of their 69 hot bachelors. It was an amazing 2-day photo shoot flanked by gorgeous men with tight, yummy abs! Though the shoot was tiring and hard, I definitely won't mind doing this again next year! Hehehe. ;D

Congratulations to the wonderful Cosmo team!

Check out the making of the bachelor issue right here.

2010 yes magazine's 100 most beautiful

2010-08-19T14:11:00.005+08:00

Was commissioned by YES magazine to shoot the portraits of a few GMA-7 talents namely Rhian Ramos, Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, and Glaiza de Castro for the magazine's 100 Most Beautiful issue 2010.

My trusty camera conked down during Glaiza de Castro's shoot but good thing Pioneer Studio's At Maculangan was kind enough to lend me his camera. My deepest thanks to Glaiza for being so understanding and patient while I was scrambling to look for a camera.

I'm super happy the pictures came out well. :)

back to basics

2010-08-19T01:26:00.003+08:00

Purchased a secondhand Rolleicord camera! :) It's been a long time since I've handled a film camera, I'm a bit nervous but really excited to play with it. I've never used a medium format camera before but I'm loving the square format of the Rollei --- it's just perfect for portraits. Can't wait to shoot women and my friends with it! :)

I want to relearn how to develop and print my own pictures... I hope the learning curve would be easy. I have no idea where and how to start with developing my own film so I searched Booksale and fortunately saw this book. A real deal for 270.00 pesos! I hope this works! :D

recent reads

2010-08-18T19:41:00.008+08:00

Been devouring books during my free time lately... I love books! :)

I've re-read all 6 issues of Scott Pilgrim vs The World, and it's an awesome funny comic book series. Can't wait to watch the movie! Thanks Pao and Nelz for introducing me to the world of Scott Pilgrim. :)

I've been reading up on new ideas every night and here are some of the books that keep the brain burning.

Seth Godin's The Dip teaches you to quit the unimportant stuff you've been doing, and just focus on things that matter to you. This book rocked my world, now I know I've got to start doing things I love.

Scott Belsky's Making Ideas Happen is an informative book on how creatives need to organize their lives in order to push through with ideas and eventually finish them --- from vision to reality. The book packs a lot of helpful tips for the creative yet cluttered person.

And here are two current inspirations for photography:

I bought Marc Baptiste's Nudes book at Strands Bookstore back in NYC, and I couldn't take my eyes off his beautiful women. He captures them in such a sensuous and honest way that he inspires me shoot and search for my own photographic truth.

The book Looker was a surprise gift from Pao since I wasn't feeling good a few weeks ago --- this definitely made my day better! I've been a fan of Richard Kern's photographs since I was in college. His erotica shoots are raw but still sensual. I love what he does, capturing the beauty and provocativeness of women --- idol talaga! :)

I wonder what I'll be reading next month...

lightning lad

2010-08-02T00:24:00.004+08:00

Shot artist Kidlat de Guia for Uno Magazine's fashion/portrait spread. Thanks Shaw Yao for this assignment! :)

Publication: UNO Magazine (July 2010)
sitting editor: Shaw Yao
styling: Meryll Chavez
Make-up: Regie Escolin
Hair: Ara Fernando

tiangco-ocampo nuptials

2010-07-20T23:38:00.003+08:00

Artist Manuel Ocampo and Pablo Gallery owner Osie Tiangco tied the knot last May 15, 2010. My good friend JC Bocaling and I were honored to be their official photographers on that special day.

A lot of drinking, good food, and awesome guests... Osie and Manuel, you guys rock! :D

lounge in lingerie

2010-07-20T23:00:00.002+08:00

My first fashion shoot for Cosmopolitan magazine! Thanks Happy Lopez! :)

Publication: Cosmopolitan (July 2010)
Stylist: Happy Lopez
Make-up: John Pagaduan
Hair styling: Borge Aloba

samsung monitor

2010-06-09T12:30:00.008+08:00

Paolo Ferrer and I received a Samsung PX2470 monitor each! Wooooot! :)

Had it for 2 weeks, road testing it... and I'm loving it!

I'm no techie but the crisp images and exact colors are very impressive. It's a far cry from my Mag monitor at work or the Sony Bravia TV-turned-monitor I used at home before. Samsung PX2470 has this amazing crystal frame technology that supposedly decreases glare --- we have half a dozen lamps in our condo and I can honestly say that the monitor has dropped down glare to zero! It makes editing photos and watching movies so much easier.

One of the things that impress me the most is it's adjustable neck. You can finally tilt the monitor to whatever angle you want --- no more adjusting your chair's height just to get the right working view. And from wherever corner you are (whether it's from above, below, or side), it delivers the same sharp images from every possible angle!

It's one very sexy beast at only 16.6mm thin! The 23" widescreen LCD-LED backlit monitor with it's sleek black design, a power button that turns on and off with the slightest feather-like touch, and elegant glass neck really rocks my boat. Poging-pogi! :)

I don't really know why I was chosen to receive one of the Samsung PX2470 monitors, but I'm absolutely grateful.

waiting for you

2010-06-08T22:17:00.005+08:00

The location for this shoot was really dark, good thing the house had a huge window. I'm loving natural light and still drooling over the fine lingerie! :)

Publication: Manila Bulletin
Styling: Liz Anne Bautista
Make-up: Cats del Rosario
Model: Dayan Hernandez

hot head

2010-05-23T03:33:00.002+08:00

I'm not a fan of bulky and heavy lighting equipment, so for this fashion shoot I opted to use my newly purchased (very light and handy) ring flash. I love how the flash highlighted the model's caramel-colored skin!

Publication: Manila Bulletin
Stylist: Liz Anne Bautista
Make-up: Cats del Rosario
Model: Jeng Robinson

loving anais nin

2010-05-23T02:08:00.003+08:00

I'm loving Anais Nin's erotica right now! Getting inspired to do more personal projects on women's sexuality... will see if I can try shooting erotica too. :)

dirty finger

2010-05-10T21:07:00.007+08:00

I was really excited to vote, this being my first elections and the first automated one in the country too! Woke up at 5:30am, arrived at the polling area at 6:30, cast my vote at 7:00, done by 7:15am. Damn proud to be part of this historical event! :)

Whoever wins in this election, I just hope they do our people and country good.

guitar factory

2010-05-06T15:40:00.002+08:00

Was commissioned by Masigasig magazine to take photos of the different industries and establishments in Cebu. The province is widely known for their quality guitars, and the factory immediately caught my interest. It's not everyday that you get to see how guitars are made. :)

wade

2010-05-05T17:27:00.002+08:00

I wanted to play around and shoot underwater for this fashion spread, but wasn't able to borrow an underwater camera on such short notice. Next time, I definitely plan to rent one in advance. :)

Publication: Manila Bulletin
Stylist: Liz Anne Bautista
Make-up: Kris Bacani
Model: Kat Taylor

francisco coching: an inspiration

2010-03-21T01:25:00.003+08:00

Was able to buy a reprinted copy of the great komiks creator Francisco Coching's 1954 Lapu-Lapu. Been reading it nightly, struggling with the deep and age-old Filipino language but loving how the phrases flow and feel like home. The foreign yet familiar rich word play touching my indigenous senses and profoundly connecting me to my Filipino roots --- cathartic.

I just love how expressive the old Filipino language used to be! The words and phrases to describe anger, love, lust, beauty, etc. were filled with so much emotion and depth that reading Lapu-Lapu gave me goosebumps. Read it out loud and you can actually taste how beautiful and exquisite the language really is.

Someday, I hope to visually translate the awesomeness of the old Filipino language into photographs. Soon, soon. :)

project in the making

2010-02-15T19:51:00.002+08:00

My first personal project on creative spaces is steadily moving along and I'm feeling the need to start a new project again soon.

I've always been interested in women's sexuality and gender roles... it seems the next project will revolve around those issues. I have no idea how to go about it but with enough daydreaming time and stimulating conversations, hopefully, it'll come to me soon. :)

Do watch out for the next project in line!

macro experiment

2010-02-07T03:11:00.006+08:00

Rented a 100mm f2.8 macro lens from a friend to do a personal project. Here are some experimental shots just for fun at 2am. I'm definitely extending the rental days just to play with it... hours of fun, endless possibilities! :D

dare to bare

2010-02-06T00:46:00.006+08:00

Did my first pro-bono advocacy photo shoot last December 2009 for the HIV/AIDS awareness month.

When I was invited by Ana Santos to join this project, I immediately said yes without any hesitation; wanting to support my HIV-positive friend Wanggo and spread the much needed awareness about the virus.

It was an eye-opening experience talking to the advocates and learning about their own personal HIV-related stories. Most have friends who have died or are affected by the virus, some are going through life with the virus.

Let's spread the word, not the virus. Let's all play safe --- No glove, no love.

4 Sundays, 17 advocates, 1 cause.

Read the feature articles at:
- spot.ph
- plusnews.org
- cosmo.ph
- wmn.ph

Make-up: Ana Santos
Styling: Alcs Porras
Hair: Ruel Papa

Thank you to DKT Philippines, Victoria Court Pasig, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) for their support of this campaign.

*For more information about HIV/AIDS, check out www.doh.gov.ph, www.unaids.org, and www.unaids.blogspot.com

xian lim

2010-02-06T00:14:00.007+08:00

This feature on actor Xian Lim came out at cosmo.ph. One of the things I learned during this photo shoot was to pace my shooting time. We had to finish 8 layouts in a span of 4 hours --- It really pushed me to shoot faster. Now I always check my watch to make sure I'm working right on schedule. :)

Writer: Cheekie Albay
Styling: Happy Lopez
Hair and make-up: Cats del Rosario

in the hood, trawlin' for cool

2010-02-05T23:10:00.004+08:00

One of my favorite photographers is Terry Richardson. I love his raw and ballsy pictures!

So for this fashion shoot, I opted to experiment and use my trusty external flash (instead of the usual studio lights and softbox) to get the brash feel of Richardson's photographs. I'm happy with the results --- the bright flash and the in-your-face attitude of models Brent Chua and Berto You Lee really meshed well and gave an edgier feel to the entire picture.

By the way, I totally fell in love with those two models... They were so easy to work with! :)

Publication: Manila Bulletin - Lifestyle Special Issue (Jan. 2010)
Styling: Liz Anne Bautista
Hair and make-up: Ria Gamboa for M.A.C.
Models: Brent Chua and Berto You Lee

happy 2010!

2010-01-09T01:04:00.004+08:00

Happy 2010!

For this year, I've decided to write more and share some lessons that I've learned during photo shoots. Everyday is a learning experience, so I'm pretty sure there is something new to discover every shoot. I'm really excited to experiment more and flex the creative muscles this year! :)

joel torre

2009-10-31T23:46:00.003+08:00

Photographed actor Joel Torre for FHM.com.ph

the teacher: shanon pamaong's designs

2009-10-28T00:06:00.005+08:00

Publication: Imagine Magazine (issue 4)
Date: September 2009

Clothes: Shanon Pamaong
Styling: Liz Anne Bautista
Make-up: Ria Gamboa
Models: Lotus and Ariana

levi's in black & white

2009-10-07T16:50:00.013+08:00

publication: Manila Bulletin
date: September 2009
styling: Liz Anne Bautista
make-up: Kris Bacani

eco fashion

2009-08-26T11:22:00.004+08:00

Shot this for the Eco Special Issue of the Manila Bulletin's Lifestyle section

publication: Manila Bulletin
date: August 2009
styling: Liz Anne Bautista
hair and make-up: Ria Gamboa
model: Priscila Monteiro of Luna Management
graphics and illustration: Heinritzh Sales

cast clothing

2009-08-24T02:02:00.007+08:00

Shot this set for upcoming fashion designer Kate Castueras' line called Cast.

make-up: Cats del Rosario

geoff eigenmann

2009-08-08T01:11:00.003+08:00

Actor Geoff Eigenmann

Publication: Cosmopolitan Magazine
Date: August 2009

north face marathon

2009-08-07T23:38:00.008+08:00

Shot the 2009 North Face 100k and 10-20k marathon at Subic, Pampanga.

Publication: Uno Magazine
Date: July 2009

portrait of wowie hao

2009-08-05T22:39:00.012+08:00

One of the coolest women I know, cinematographer Wowie Hao.

*This is for a personal project shooting Filipino women.

portrait of katwo puertollano

2009-07-30T16:47:00.012+08:00

Katwo Puertollano, the other half of graphic design duo 27+20 and vocalist of all-female band Duster, is a rock star! :)

*This is for a personal project shooting Filipino women

creative space: wiji lacsamana

2009-07-15T22:34:00.004+08:00

Check out uber-cute graphic desinger and illustrator Wiji Lacsamana's creative space.

More photos here! :)

terence lloyd

2009-07-10T03:37:00.004+08:00

Shot model & student Terence Lloyd for the July 2009 issue of Chalk magazine.

sky light

2009-07-04T22:56:00.008+08:00

Shot at SM North's breezy sky garden for Manila Bulletin's fashion feature

Photo: Mitch Mauricio
Make-up: Kris Bacani
Styling: Liz Anne Bautista
Model: Jhenn Olivar

luis manzano

2009-07-03T23:54:00.008+08:00

Captured the serious side of actor Luis Manzano for the July 2009 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine

Photo: Mitch Mauricio
Make-Up: Ana Isip
Styling: Sidney Yap

shanon pamaong for manila bulletin

2009-06-09T03:02:00.007+08:00

Shot fashion designer Shanon Pamaong's clothes for Manila Bulletin

Photo: Mitch Mauricio
Styling: Liz Anne Bautista
Hair and Make-up: Ria Gamboa

waiting for the man

2009-06-09T02:34:00.009+08:00

"Waiting for the man" fashion shoot for Manila Bulletin

Make-up: Kris Bacani
Stylist: Liz Anne Bautista
Model: Sarah Gaugler

artists: hannah, lyle, and mariano

2009-06-09T01:52:00.010+08:00

Shot artists Hannah Pettyjohn, Lyle Buencamino, and Mariano Ching for Metro Society magazine, May-June 2009 issue.

djong

2009-05-10T23:02:00.006+08:00

Shooting for a personal project lately... and I'm enjoying every minute of it!

My very good friend Djong Tan :)

arci muñoz

2009-05-07T16:46:00.010+08:00

Up and coming GMA-7 star Arci Muñoz

more photos at igma.tv

mish romero

2009-03-15T01:30:00.003+08:00

Shot this easy-going swim teacher/model for a telco client. Mish is such a cool girl and amazingly easy to work with... I'll definitely shoot her again soon!

jericho rosales

2009-03-10T01:46:00.006+08:00

Nevermind that I work for GMA-7 and shoot the likes of Richard Gutierrez and Dennis Trillo everyday, Jericho Rosales is still the prince of hotness in my book!

Jericho's claim to fame was winning the Mr. Pogi contest at Eat Bulaga, more or less a decade ago, and I was so thrilled when he gamely posed ala-Mr. Pogi for this portrait shot. :)

iza calzado

2009-02-24T01:16:00.003+08:00

Iza Calzado... a great actress, a classic beauty, and an extremely amiable person.

creative space: hannah liongoren

2009-02-23T20:23:00.006+08:00

A very busy but productive day, and the best part was hanging out with graphic artist/illustrator/interior designer Hannah Liongoren and snooping around her very cool creative space!

More photos to follow in a new blog featuring the creative spaces of local artists. :)

amorseko: kumakabit, kumakapit

2009-02-19T21:22:00.021+08:00

My boyfriend Pao, a member of WeeWillDoodle, and I joined the Together Forever Valentine's exhibit at Pablo Gallery in Cubao X. Here is our little photobook entitled, "Amorseko: Kumakabit, Kumakapit". Pao doodled on the model while I took the pictures. :)

photo by Brendan Goco (salamat sa photos, Goks!)

A few more photos from the exhibit... My lovely model Sarah Gaugler... :)

My boyfriend Paolo Ferrer, make-up artist Joelle Tanchanco, and me :)

The exhibit will run til March, please do check it out!

new website

2009-02-12T02:20:00.008+08:00

Yay! My website is finally up and running. A million thanks to my good friend Antonio "Chappy" Ongchap Jr. for designing and creating it! (Salamat, Chaps, for being soooo patient with me and my indecisiveness. Alam ko gusto mo na ko sakalin e... Hehe!)

Feel free to check it out: www.mitchmauricio.com

together forever exhibit

2009-02-12T00:18:00.015+08:00

Pablo Gallery invites you to their Valentine's exhibit called Together Forever.

The theme is symbiosis--each couple shall produce two works (each individual working distinctively on once piece) that when combined creates a holistic, definitive expression of their partnership.

Each couple is encouraged to let loose conceptually, to visually celebrate their relationship.

The Love Teams:

Nico + Katwo of 27+20

Bru + Marcushiro of Electrolychee

Paolo Ferrer + Mitch Maurico

Pauline + Ivan (Acidhouse)

Arnold + Cynthia Arre

Ryan + Garovs (Everywhere we shoot)

Jowee + Momon (Team Manila)

Love grooves by DJ Arbiewon

Your presence is eagerly awaited.

Kitakits sa araw ng mga puso!

akihiro sato

2009-02-01T01:12:00.009+08:00

Shot the Brazilian-Japanese model Akihiro Sato for the October 2008 issue of Chalk magazine.

I was giggling a lot during the shoot, I couldn't help it! There in front of me was a handsome half-naked guy who, aside from being really easy to work with, was an extremely charming person. It was one of those short but utterly sweet shoots. :)

*super thanks to Wanggo Gallaga!

mulat

2009-01-31T23:45:00.009+08:00

Joined the Superficial II: Frailty group exhibit last September 2008; composed of 33 local women artists at Pablo Gallery in Cubao X.

This was my exhibit entry. It took me a while to decide on what to do but I'm happy with the outcome... may pinaghuhugutan. Hehe. :)

Model: Glaiza de Castro
Make-up: Joelle Tanchanco

spaces of the creative minds

2009-01-29T03:51:00.007+08:00

Trying to understand and in search of the creative path, I decided to start a personal project shooting the personal/work spaces of local artists. I've always been interested in the creative mind: their process, inspirations, collections, how they live, and just everything about them. I'll be putting up a separate blog for this little project, but for now here's a little teaser :)

First creative space shoot with 27+20's graphic duo Nico and Katwo Puertollano!
Check out their folio at http://www.2720.tv/

pinas

2009-01-29T02:33:00.003+08:00

Buhay na buhay sa 2009! Lately, kapansin-pansin ang mga taong nakasuot ng Pinas-inspired clothing. Nakakatuwang makita ang talamak na Pinoy pride sa pang-araw-araw! Mabuhay kayong lahat :)

Pinas-inspired shoot with model Maria Martinez and make-up artist Joelle Tanchanco (http://joellestyles.multiply.com/)

clay creations

2009-01-29T02:22:00.004+08:00

Well, hello 2009! First shoot of the year. Helping out my little sister, Nik, promote her cute clay creations. Check out more of her unique designs at http://sniqerz.multiply.com/ :)

last shoot of 2008

2009-01-28T23:57:00.003+08:00

This was my last personal shoot for 2008. Shot 3 layouts of dancer Frances Santiago at Bahay Nakpil (the former house of Andres Bonifacio's wife, Gregoria de Jesus) in Quiapo. Gregoria, fondly known as Inang Oriang, was the founder of the women's chapter of the Katipunan. Frances and I wanted to capture the spirit of Oriang's strength, and I hope we did her justice. A good way to end a good year.