I’m a bloghopper, profile viewer, or as some people would say, “stalker”. And while I was doing my usual “stalking”, I chanced upon an interesting profile in multiply. A young photographer in the making, Clayoh is truly gifted with the art of photography. For him, you don’t need a freakishly expensive camera in order to be a good photographer. The key is simplicity is beauty. And it is his simplicity that has caught our attention enough to give him a feature for Paboritong Pinoy Photographer. Clayoh truly is an inspiration to most of us who don’t have extremely awesome cameras or degrees in photography. Let him be an example of what being a photographer is all about.
Nickname: Clayoh
Name: Niclio Rafael C.Ruiz
Sex: Male
Age: 18
Location: Mandaue City, Cebu
Studio/Watermark: Rephilhlm©
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC – LZ2
WebSite: http://rephilhlm.deviantart.com/
http://www.flickr.com/rephilhlm/
1)How would you describe Photography?
-Photography for me is part of a story being shown by the coordination of the eyes, hands, mind and heart of a photographer
2)What field of Photography are you much into?
I don’t have any Idea because I’m basically experimenting and learning those fields… but for me I always want a Candid shot rather than a model posing right in front of you.
3)How long have you been into Photography?
I would say… since I was a young boy! Because in every family occasion I always want to carry the camera! (the downside of this is I’m not always present in the family picture)
Pero (But) I would say my passion in photography started when I was 4th year high school about 3 or 4 years ago
4)What gave birth to your love for Photography?
This is a funny question for me!… because it first started to impress a certain girl! Then after a couple of days it turned into a hobby then a couple of weeks later it turned into an obsession of having a great photograph, then as of now it is my passion!…. (and that’s why up to now I’m still single!)
5)What inspires you most in photography?
EVERYTHING!
6)What kind of Photographer do you see yourself?
I kinda see myself as a happy go lucky photographer… trying to test my camera to its limits
7)Aside from Photography, any other interests?
COOKING! And EATING! A very good stress reliever… and a bad combo especially if you have a bloodline of diabetes on your family!
8)Who is your mentor in Photography?
MY FAILURES, because every time a fail something I always learn something new, and I always know that I will never commit that mistake ever again!
9)What is your greatest Achievement in Photography?
Simply making a person happy!
10)Any Message for aspiring photographers out there?
Don’t give up! Keep the passion burning! Don’t let your camera hold you back! Always remember that the camera will only take the picture and the photographer will always portray the story.
