Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk set in Laoag

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS), Inc. set up a photo walk in Laoag City Downtown on October 2, 2011, from 8am to 10am. TIPS president Dr. Edwin Antonio will lead the walk and plans to cover the Ermita Hill, Ablan Shrine, down to the Sunday market of Laoag, then observe religious activities at the Cathedral, may climb the Sinking Belltower, visit Capitol and City hall and watch the flow of the Padsan River. The walk will be concluded at Papa Pau's Diner.

The walk has room for a few more and only few days left. Many prizes are at stake for the winning photos. The public is encouraged to sign up by clicking the link.

Manila Bulletin features TIPS

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) is being featured on the nation’s leading newspaper Manila Bulletin on September 13, 2011 issue with the title, The Ilocandia Photographic Society: Sharing Visions and Skills through Photography.

Every Tuesday of the week, the said daily newspaper comes out with the Picture Perfect Section that gives articles, news and updates on photography. TIPS is one of the camera clubs in the country that was featured on camera club bulletin.

The group’s photo of TIPS plus ten best photos of the group members were highlighted. The article also cited the group’s visions and missions.

TIPS is now SEC registered

After two years in existence, The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) is now a registered non-stock organization at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

On September 8, 2011, after completing the requirements, TIPS president Dr. Edwin Antonio submitted the application of the group at SEC Baguio Extension Office.

After evaluation and processing of TIPS application, Director Annie Gonzales-Tesoro has awarded the Certificate of Incorporation of TIPS to Dr Antonio with Company Reg. No. CN201132705. The group’s name is now officially called TIPS, Inc.

TIPS braves the storm for a workshop

In spite of the typhoon Mina that struck the Ilocos region, members of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) carried out their photography workshop under the direction of Mr. Nathan Lubian.

The workshop entitled Blaze of Shadows: A Journey to the North has changed its venue from Burgos to Playa Tropical and Sitio Remedios resorts in Currimao on day one for the shoot and Papa Paus Diner in Laoag on day two for the post processing.

The participants’ mood was not dampened by the Signal Number 4 storm. Instead of having it outdoors they made it indoors and used the ambient light coming from the windows. There was a bit period when the rain stopped and the group was able to shoot with the models outdoors close to the beach.

This workshop was participated in by Michael Ong, Dr Robert Luzod, Ronald Macatulad, Dr. Edwin Antonio, Archi Joseph Reginaldo, Dr. Joy Lazaro, Landell Galiza, James Ragus, Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad, with non-members Dr. Jonathan Noble, Dr Ja Malvar, Noel and Hans. Models were Che and Jem and Make up artists, Don Cristobal and Alvin.