Photographer in one of the Prestigious Fashion shows in London, Bonga!

Yes.  Bonga. O di ba?  lumi-level up ang brother nyo.  

Last weekend I was in London to shoot the House of Ikons fashion show.  This is one of the big fashion shows in London during the London Fashion Week.  This is a Lady K Productions. 

I was there because I was invited to be part of the Media team headed by the best and talented fashion videographer and photographer March Josh Rosales.  

First time ko makasama ang mga batikang photographers and videographers sa London.  This was an ecperience.  I'm sure I will be coming back.  

I set off Friday ng gabi papuntang London.  If you watched my vlog you would have seen that It took me about 7 hours drive from my place to London because I hit too much traffics and road works, so I was diverted many times during the journey.  Pagud ako sobra.  But I managed to get to where I wanted to be at around 2 am in the morning. 

Yes.  Umaga na.  I had a few hours sleep then Saturday I headed to the venue where the fashion show is going to happen.  I was so excited.  I have shoot models before but I never had a chance to shoot an actual model in a actual runway with big brand designs all over the world.  I was elated.  

Driving to the venue is quite good but parking is the problem.  It took me a few going rounds in cirlces before I finally got parking space.  I have to pay and in London it is not cheap. But because I parked on the street, it wasn't too bad.  

Coming into the recption, I was asked my name and my name is not on the list.  Goshhh!  The head of media spificifically told me to tell the receptionist that I am part of the team so she gave me the yellow arm band that says press & media.  I got through the security and I felt surreal.  Yes nandito na ako sa isa mga fashion shows dito sa London.  I am finally getting into a real photography world.  lol.

It was 10 AM we are all expected to be there but I was there 11AM, I know not good to be late but I'd blame it to parking spaces.  It took me an hour to find a space.  But the show won't start till 2pm anyway.  So I was good.  

I needed to get something to eat, I was hungry so I was going to the little buffet where you could get sandwiches and water when I was stopped by the security.  My pass (armband) is not all access because its yellow.  But because I am part of the House of Ikons Media, (not just a Media)  I was given the green armband hence the green.  The green is the all acceess pass.  

I had a shooting position where the head of media allocated me.  We had a platform where we stood higher (almost level with the runway) to take the shoots.  

The afternoon segments and all I hear was great sounding music of camera clicking away to take the best shoots of these models wearing great designs from different degisners all over the world.  From casual clothings to movie costumes, one by one was paraded infront of hundreds of guests, families and friends who graced the show.

The House of Ikons has gone big this time.  The kids fashion show was amazing.  I remember this fashion show started small but great designs.  I remember the productions were really amazing but limited.  I know this because I was following the show on line.  Savita Kaÿe, through her hard work and dedication to fashion, she is bringing more and more new to the show.  I admire her passion for a CEO.  

The full day was amazing.  I had some amazing shoots and I've met some really lovely people.  Seeing these photographers and other creatives working along side you is just amazing feeling.  I was humbled and honoured to be with them.  Something I have never imagined I would be doing.  It is amazing what you can do when you set your goal and when you pursue your dreams.  

I have always looked up the man who invited to be here.  March Josh Rosales a friend and a mentor.  Where he started and where he is now is just inspiring.  I must admit, his dedication, creativity and talent is second to none.  The best thing is he still standing feet on the ground.

He is successful now becuase he put friendships and passion above money.  He never hesitated to teach people.  If he sees opportunity to help, he will.

I wish him more success in life.

I am now back in the North East and figuring out how I could start sorting these beautiful images I have taken (about 6K of them) and thinking how amazing those experiences.  

Thank you House of Ikons and MJR Cinematography for the opportunity.  Mabuhay ang Fashion shows sa London.  Mabuhay Pinoy Togs UK.