It was this year's Chinese New Year that me and my wife celebrated the festivities at Ongpin. The place is filled with people expecting the dragon dances and fire crackers. It was a very nice day to shoot and we were very happy when we finished our little adventure. We got the chance to experience the Chinese New Year and met new friends.
The most significant person that we've met that time was a photographer. We were in the front of Shopper's Mart when we saw this guy wearing a NatGeo bonnet. He was wandering around caring his cameras as if he is looking for a great shot. I immediately told my wife that he is a famous person and that we should take the opportunity to ask him for a picture.
My wife approached him and asked if its alright; he said no with a grin and I was left shocked thinking why. After a quick second, he smiled and said of course it is alright. I immediately hurried and with shaky hands took the picture. I'm glad with what I have captured but what is more important is the moment that he shared his simple wisdom to us. My wife's lens cap fell and he said "Honey, never cover your lenses when you're shooting and don't turn it off, you'll never know what's going to happen." It was then that I realize that he is Val Rodriguez, the chief photographer of Philippine Star and the Presidential photographer of Cory Aquino and Fidel Ramos.
The picture that I took is a snapshot but the moment that Sir Val shared his wisdom was something to treasure. Sir Val, if you ever come across this blogsite, me and my wife will forever be grateful for that short time. Thank you for being a part of my Project Rembrandt!
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