One – The Exhibit

It took a lot of preparation and hard work for the FPC members to finally launch the much awaited photo exhibit. Congratulations and goodluck!

Flickers Photo Club (FPC) turned one year old this year. But beyond just counting, "one" represents the unity with which the Club will face the challenges that lie ahead. This photo exhibition caps the celebration of last year and heralds the beginning of another eventful year. The Club also joins the celebration of World Tourism Day in recognition of the fact that we have only one world, one home. Now, take a look at our home through our photos.

We are cordially inviting you to join us on

September 11, 2007 at 7-9pm for the Opening Night.

The Exhibit is located at Ground Floor, Alab Art Space

IP Philippines Building,

351 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave.Makati City

See you all there !

FNTM Banner: The Stars of FPC

Photo by Erxkulotz

The Stars of FPC :

Christine Fernandez - Bb. Anilag Miss Tourism 2006, Laguna
Mish Romero - Model/Artist/Interior Designer
April Sevilla - FHM Girlfriend of the Month, March 2008
Irish Vebber - Model/Talent Coordinator
Sharla O'Hara - 1st Miss Real Estate Philippines-Visayas, 2007
Luane Dy - Host, Studio23 and UNTV Shows
Mercedes Cabral - FHM Girlfriend of the Month, December 2007
Erica Arlante - FHM Featured Babe, June 2007

The Search for FPC’s Next Top Models

FPC has come up with another exciting activity.


FPC's Next Top Models (FNTM) is the search for talented upcoming models who possess, foremost the talent, and secondly, the beauty.

FNTM It is divided into 3 major events, discussed in detail below

A. The Go-See

Come join the go-see. Signify if you are interested by contacting the numbers on the poster. Then we will schedule you on a Go-See date.

The event details are as follows:

Age requirement: 18-25 years old
Minimum Height: Male=5'6"; Female=5'2"
Exceptions but compensable by other noteworthy features are welcome.

What to bring/wear:
1. Photos, 1 close-up and 1 whole body
2. White top, sleeveless or tank
3. Blue Jeans
4. Two-piece swimwear for female only
5. FNTM Form (to be posted later)
6. Blank CD-R

What to do at the Go-See venue:
1. Submit FNTM Form accompanied with blank CD-R. An in-tray will be provided. Just put on top of the pile.
2. Prepare for short interview. In the interview you will be advised if you passed screening.
3. If you passed screening, prepare for makeup and styling and photoshoot, shirt and jeans for the first round. After shooting, change to swimwear and wait to be called for second photoshoot.
4. Wait to be called to get your CD with the photos.
5. Pay the registration fee of P350. The fee will be used to provide for the photo burning services on the Go-See day; also for makeup, costume and food for future FPC shoots.

B. The On-Location Shootouts

After the Go-See shoot, the judges will select the top 30 females and top 15 males. We will then post the names of the selection online.
"Potentials" may be invited to FPC Tambayan (tm) and other events, such as out-of-town trips, regardless of the outcome of the Search.

The "Potentials" will then be further invited to concept "GlamArt" (tm) photoshoots where they will be required to show their talents on on-location concept shoots, the venues of which will be secret and announced via text messaging.

They will be scored by the FPC photographers conducting the shoot based on the following criteria:

(1) Ability to show proper emotion by facial expression,
(2) Projection or overall physical expression,
(3) Rapport with photographers and/or other models, including the ability to quickly assimilate learning.

"Potentials" will be trimmed down to 20 females and 10 males after the first concept "GlamArt" photoshoot, and finally to 10 and 5 males after the 2nd GlamArt shoot which will be given the title "FPC Models of 2008."

C. The Year-Round Shoots

The "FPC Models" will enjoy the benefit of being invited to monthly FPC shoots, parties, and trips. They will also receive talent fees on FPC shoots, without a binding exclusive contract.

D. The Ultimatum

After 12 months, they will compete for the title "FPC Models of the Year" (male and female), the judging of which will be based on the year-round photoshoot and the competition on the awarding date itself. The final competition and awarding will be announced at a later date as a separate event.

FPC: Bowling Tournament

Flickrs Photo Club's (FPC) year end get together was a blast! Can you imagine ... a bowling tournament ?! Whether you are a player or non-player, you have to go roll your ball down the lanes.

It was a merry Saturday night ( December 8) at the Playdium Bowling Lanes. Registration started at 6:00 PM with the ever industrious couple of FPC - Robert (rarerimages by shutterbugrer) & Abby Regala (Ladyshutter) sitting at the registration booth upon entrance. After registration, you get your FPC pin and the name tag for proper identification.

Dinner started at 7:00 PM. Perry (powerpee)has arranged a feast of Bulalo Soup, Playdium Chicken, Pancit, Salisbury Steak and Ice Cream for dessert.

Pat (Hocchuan) and Ed (Edcsk) were busy going around and making photos. While the others dine and drink to their hearts desire.

Then came the most awaited part: The bowling tournament.

There were 4 guest models (Given, Sharla, Nik and Mercedes) who arrived to play for each team. But then we needed 5.

Uh well, yours truly has to stand as the 5th model ha ha ha ha ha

Yes it sounded like a joke but that was for real.

They have no choice as we need to split the FPC members into 5 teams.

I ended up with Pat's team.

"Uh, poor team" I thought. They got an "in-house, old" model and on top, I never threw a bowling ball in my life. I don't know how much I can contribute to team. I felt embarrassed.

I'm not the only first timer there so Perry gave a brief pointers on how to play as well as the rules of the game.

My team members: hocchuan, kabukiph, rokbot, shutterglass and rei rana of arti entertainment.

At first, I don't really know how my rolling ball would go. But my team was really encouraging and supportive. After all, it's all about fun !

And that's exactly what we had. You hear all the cajoling, cheering, distractions and jokes.

I was surprised to see my team mates play! Boy they are all good ! And I feel so lucky to be with them. Ha ha ha.

Finally, awarding came. Siempre pa ---- CHAMPION kami!

And the "model" takes home the trophy! Woohoo !

Our year ender will not be complete without the raffle. We have our kind-hearted members who sponsored the prizes.

And here are the winners :

1. Canon 580/ Sigma DG 500 Sofen (mint haha) - Ian Ong

2. Original Border Set and Spreads DVD (unused) - Marvin Maning

3. 1gig flashdisk - bet609 / wilbert dela torre

4. 2nd gen Apple iPod Shuffle c/o iLink Digital Computers, Co. - Ten Paras

5. 1 Flickr PRO Account - From Bert671 - Kabukiph

6. 2 bottles of wine - Neiltot and Divemaster

7. 1 canon wallet size photo printer - Mike Serrano - Anne / Spiegelbild

8. Vigan Trip - c/o Robert - Lenard Po

9. Vigan Trip - c/o Abby - Lothariel

10. Gary Fong's Lightsphere - Shutterglass

11. Digital Keychain - Darwin Andres

I'm always lucky during FPC raffles. I always have one prize to take home every time. What's more, I always get what I wish for ! Swerte swerte lang talaga!

There was a pahabol shoot later in the evening when JoanneCurlah came with the sexy Brazilian models.

Year 2007 was a great year for FPC. We had the photo shoots, contests, tambayans and exhibit that has brought camaraderie and friendship among the members. This will also not be possible without our FPC Admins: Pat, Perry, Robert, Ed, Andrew, JE, Kuya Ron, Eric, Igor, Alex and Neil. Thank you for your unending efforts to bring together the FPC family.

And we look forward to our 2008 FPC activities !

More fun photos here.