Photography Chismis PH

As the photographic means of communication continue to become embedded in our day-to-day affairs as Filipinos, discussions about ownership and fair use also become extremely relevant. Particularly in social media, photographic images are shared and re-shared at the speed of thought. But together with this circulation, credit becomes an issue as the public becomes more and more acquainted with the...

As the photographic means of communication continue to become embedded in our day-to-day affairs as Filipinos, discussions about ownership and fair use also become extremely relevant. Particularly in social media, photographic images are shared and re-shared at the speed of thought. But together with this circulation, credit becomes an issue as the public becomes more and more acquainted with the...

The term “Visual Literacy” seem to have gained newfound traction in recent times with established practitioners such as Jes Aznar being vocal about this advocacy. In public engagements and on his personal page, he has also directed this call-to-action not only to peers but also to the general public. While such push is not new, being the core preoccupation of educational and professional instituti...

The term “Visual Literacy” seem to have gained newfound traction in recent times with established practitioners such as Jes Aznar being vocal about this advocacy. In public engagements and on his personal page, he has also directed this call-to-action not only to peers but also to the general public. While such push is not new, being the core preoccupation of educational and professional instituti...

Indigenous as Sustainable - this is what Anthotypes aspire for. Anthotype is a photographic image obtained by using plant dyes (photosensitive pigments in plants), without the need for cameras, lenses, inks, lasers and specialized equipment.    Artist, Curator, Writer, and FOTOMOTO Co-Founder Stephanie Frondoso makes a case for "Sustainable Photography" by emphasizing that photography ca...

Indigenous as Sustainable - this is what Anthotypes aspire for. Anthotype is a photographic image obtained by using plant dyes (photosensitive pigments in plants), without the need for cameras, lenses, inks, lasers and specialized equipment.    Artist, Curator, Writer, and FOTOMOTO Co-Founder Stephanie Frondoso makes a case for "Sustainable Photography" by emphasizing that photography ca...

Indigenous as Sustainable - this is what Anthotypes aspire for. Anthotype is a photographic image obtained by using plant dyes (photosensitive pigments in plants), without the need for cameras, lenses, inks, lasers and specialized equipment.    Artist, Curator, Writer, and FOTOMOTO Co-Founder Stephanie Frondoso makes a case for "Sustainable Photography" by emphasizing that photography ca...

There is a lack of discourse of photography in the Philippines. And when we say discourse, we refer to it in a manner that is an understanding of photography not only by its mediatic conception, but more encompassively as the recognition of Photography (uppercased) as a site of human experience. The latter framing allows for the expansion of exposition of Photography that goes BEYOND the tradition...

There is a lack of discourse of photography in the Philippines. And when we say discourse, we refer to it in a manner that is an understanding of photography not only by its mediatic conception, but more encompassively as the recognition of Photography (uppercased) as a site of human experience. The latter framing allows for the expansion of exposition of Photography that goes BEYOND the tradition...

To see is to be. While this statement resonates to many as something that is poetic, this conception of Photography reveals something more substantial and perhaps existential about our experience of the world, especially when viewed through the lens of phenomenology.    Tonight, we shall endeavor to view photography in a philosophical manner, and as our guest puts it, “inquire into how p...

To see is to be. While this statement resonates to many as something that is poetic, this conception of Photography reveals something more substantial and perhaps existential about our experience of the world, especially when viewed through the lens of phenomenology.    Tonight, we shall endeavor to view photography in a philosophical manner, and as our guest puts it, “inquire into how p...

To see is to be. While this statement resonates to many as something that is poetic, this conception of Photography reveals something more substantial and perhaps existential about our experience of the world, especially when viewed through the lens of phenomenology. Tonight, we shall endeavor to view photography in a philosophical manner, and as our guest puts it, “inquire into how photography an...

To see is to be. While this statement resonates to many as something that is poetic, this conception of Photography reveals something more substantial and perhaps existential about our experience of the world, especially when viewed through the lens of phenomenology.    Tonight, we shall endeavor to view photography in a philosophical manner, and as our guest puts it, “inquire into how p...

One major event of photographic development worldwide is its use in vernacular communication, which is a fancy word of saying everyday conversations. Photography in Memes and Pranks shared in social media constitutes a huge part of this trend of the vernacular use of images. However, as in the case of our guest tonight, the use of Photography in a prank, and later on taking the form of a meme, &nb...

We started our last Kwentuhan Session last Sunday (Feb 5) with the objective of giving an explanation about Photography as NOT Art and specifically through the lens of an Introduction to Semiotics.    But 1 hour and 40 minutes into the kwentuhan, I was still explaining where friends from the Philippine Photography community are coming from when they say "Photography IS Art". So before I...

In the aim to promote discourse, we are opening the podcast to commentaries, counterarguments, dissenting opinions, and extensions of previously presented content. Tonight, we have writer, artist, and curator Stephanie Frondoso responding to the episode: Introduction to Photography Trends. Welcome to Marites Talks: Counterpoints. The format will be, 10-15 mins, uninterrupted exposition, and a kwen...

With the aim to promote photography discourse, we are opening the podcast to commentaries, counterarguments, dissenting opinions, and extensions of previously presented content. Tonight, we have writer, artist, and curator Stephanie Frondoso responding to the episode: Introduction to Photography Trends. Welcome to Marites Talks: Counterpoints. The format will be, 10-15 mins, uninterrupted expositi...

This is an introductory discussion on Photography focuses on the term "Trend" from its classical/traditional meaning up to more recent contemporary conceptions associated with the phenomenon. 

There has been much talk about AI in the field of Photography. But the interest on this topic leads some observers to ask, is it just a trendy issue, or is it really a concern that has real implications in the practice and conception of Photography in the Philippines. Tonight we tackle some key areas of discussion in the hope of providing some foundational basis in the Idea of AI Imaging and its c...

There has been much talk about AI in the field of Photography. But the interest on this topic leads some observers to ask, is it just a trendy issue, or is it really a concern that has real implications in the practice and conception of Photography in the Philippines. Tonight we tackle some key areas of discussion in the hope of providing some foundational basis in the Idea of AI Imaging and its c...

There has been much talk about AI in the field of Photography. But the interest on this topic leads some observers to ask, is it just a trendy issue, or is it really a concern that has real implications in the practice and conception of Photography in the Philippines. Tonight we tackle some key areas of discussion in the hope of providing some foundational basis in the Idea of AI Imaging and its c...

There has been much talk about AI in the field of Photography. But the interest on this topic leads some observers to ask, is it just a trendy issue, or is it really a concern that has real implications in the practice and conception of Photography in the Philippines. Tonight we tackle some key areas of discussion in the hope of providing some foundational basis in the Idea of AI Imaging and its c...

From the Gutenberg Bible to the Declaration of Martial Law to Instagram and BeReal (app), from 1602 Philippines to October 13, 2022 Manila, this recording covers theoretical and practical insights on The Photograph, Visual Culture, and Publishing, from traditional practice to the contemporary conceptions of these areas of study. Delivered on October 13, 2022 by Photography Chismis PH founder and a...

In the last 5 years, there has been a growing presence of photography in spaces usually associated with art-making, most noticeable would be in 2018 when ArtFairPH dedicated an entire floor for Photography. While the documented presence of the medium in Philippine galleries goes back as far as 1967 (5 Photographers at Gallery Indigo), much of the attempt to legitimize Photography as art have been...

In the last 5 years, there has been a growing presence of photography in spaces usually associated with art-making, most noticeable would be in 2018 when ArtFairPH dedicated an entire floor for Photography. While the documented presence of the medium in Philippine galleries goes back as far as 1967 (5 Photographers at Gallery Indigo), much of the attempt to legitimize Photography as art have been...