After its very successful premier project last month at Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center, the Pitik Photography group went on to hold its second event, POP 2, or the 2nd Pitik Photography Open Photoshoot at Universidad de Manila last February 22. With Japanese School Girl/Boy fashion as the chosen theme for this event, the bustling university was the perfect setting for photo ops that ensued throughout the day.
The Pitik Group also held a series of seminars for around 50 students of UDM who were eager to further their knowledge in photography. The seminar was handled by the able members of the group, discussing the different aspects of basic and flash photography to the participants. The students in turn were so eager to practice what they learned at the seminar that they just had to join in the photoshoot afterwards.
As for the open photoshoot, there were around 70 participants who attended the event. It was a group that featured a fascinating mix of models, cosplayers, photographers, hair and makeup artists, and enthusiasts, all coming together to have great photographs and taken amid the unique setting the university grounds, halls and classrooms had to offer.
A lot of students of the university were thrilled to witness a cosplay photoshoot happening in their very school. Students were eagerly asking to take their photos with the cosplayers. At one point there was a kid a who did the exact same poses of the cosplayers while a photographer was taking a photo of him.
Pitik Photography is a group of enthusiasts comprised of of professionals, newbies, regulars, veterans, and everything in between in the world of photography, folks who share the simple joys this craft and hobby brings. What started out as a small group of friends who enjoyed covering events and conventions, they have since branched out into other endeavors, all the while never forgetting to help each other out when it comes to skill, expertise, and time. At events, they manage to get their work done through teamwork even though they seemingly always have enough time to play pranks on each other and take stolen shots of each other.
Pitik is slang that can be the noun for a shutter click, also a verb that denotes the act of taking a shot. After considering many other names, the founders decided on this name as it aptly describes something they really enjoy doing, and is something that many models and cosplayers have greatly appreciated over the many months of existence of the group.
After the last of the individual and group photoshoots were over and as the sun had already long set, the 2nd Pitik Photography Open Photoshoot drew to a close. Everyone had a great time and anticipated the great photos taken that day.
After the event the group decided to go to MOA to watch the Pyro Musical Fireworks Display to reward themselves for a month’s worth of hard work and preparations, all of which where worth it in the end with a job well dome. So congratulations are in order to Pitik for hosting another successful event, with everyone already looking forward to the next one. Do watch out for future post where we will attempt to bring you a comprehensive collection of all the photos taken that day.
Many thanks to the members of the Pitik Photography group and guest photographers for allowing us to use their impressive photos for this article. Many thanks to the staff and administration of Universidad de Manila for the use of the premises as the venue for the event. Also thanks to our wonderful coverage correspondent Jillian for her huge help in making this event and this particular article possible.
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