Wedding Portfolio…

For those who are getting married soon…Just remember my name… Dominic Barrios hahaha…. No I’m not applying for a groom. But maybe you’ll want to get me as your photographer someday =P…. Just so you could check out my work…Im posting some here… I’ve undergone 3 workshops already including the recent Photo Summit held at Intramuros where International Wedding Photographer Pete and Liliana Wright was there to share their experiences and tips for us. Of course, Don and Nancy Emmerich were also there to teach us about post processing and posing.

 

Career Crossroad

But first, updates on my apprenticeship… We’ve been having a Purpose Driven Life session every Tuesdays at Imagine Nation Studio…I’d say God does really have a plan for me and it’s a good one. Since reading it, I’ve learned a lot more about God and what he wants from me and for me. Right now, we’re at Chapter 15 already and I’m enjoying reading it with the group….At the end of 40 days, Sir Jong will choose from us who will be joining his crew.

Okay..now here’s the crossroad…some of my classmates in Basic Photography workshop wants us to start a business. A photography studio which caters to every event: Advertising, Graduation, Wedding, Debut, Parties and More…. There are 5 of us and I’m the youngest of the group =P. 1 has the most experience in dealing and looking for clients, another with 3 prospects as school clients. The group already has someone who knows about graphics design and all of us can already afford the equipment.

The main concern here is, Im torn between starting my own business or still undergoing Apprenticeship for 2 years with a lock-in, disallowing me to have projects on the side. Both have pros and cons really and I’m having a hard time choosing which direction I’ll be taking. Anyone care to help me out?

God, I know you placed me in this situation. Help me choose the path you want me to take. Please! Close the doors that aren’t meant for me and Open the ones that you want me to take.

Another Birthday Gift from God….

Wah… Getting this email from someone you’ve been really anticipating makes me think “God, Thank You!” and “Really? I am worthy? God?”…  (Friends, pls. don’t comment be it good or bad. I wouldn’t believe it anyway)

Anyway, I was really anxious the whole week including last week because I was expecting an email from my Apprenticeship application. I was already preparing myself for the worst and last Monday was supposed to be “The Day” if we’re IN or OUT. When I followed up Sir John about my application, he said that he will have his decision this week.

And so, every day as I open my mails, I pray that his name will be on my list of my received mails. Alas until tonight, I couldn’t open the mail because I was so nervous of what the outcome may be. When I clicked on it, I started reading his mail slowly, word per word as if deciphering the hidden codes under it, not wanting to miss a single word to avoid misunderstanding. Then finally, a heavy breath of air left me as I read that there will still be a discernment process for the 11 out of 20 that got in. I’m overjoyed and it’s almost 3AM here but I can’t find anyone to express the joy I am feeling right now. But surely, I want to thank you Lord for letting me experience this joy. I want to share the letter with you guys so here it is:

Guys,

Sorry for the late announcement of picks…

To date, I do not have yet my final list but at least there is progress,
from 20 people who attended, 18 submitted and from the 18, now its down to
11…

To trim the group down a bit more, for the next 7 weeks, we’ll meet every
Tuesday… Hopefully, as things unfold, we’ll see whose decided and who
isn’t.   I do hope however that this next 7 weeks will be informative for
all and that whether you get in or not, the whole process shakes and wakes
everyone up on God’s purpose.

We all meet 7pm and hope to finish by 9pm.  Except for this Tuesday where we
will meet at 730pm.  We’ll have food assignments for the coming next 6
weeks.  I’ll also hand you the PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE book which will be our
topic for the next 6 weeks.

After this whole thing, we’ll know who attends with the Wed group…  See
ya!

PLEASE EMAIL ME BACK IF YOU ARE OK ON THIS OR NOT AND IF YOU ARE, IF YOU
NEED THE BOOK OR NOT.

Well, that’s all I have to share for now… Please, please continue to pray for me guys…  God Bless!