by Ree Joie Illao (ReeJoie)

“Being a ‘true-blue camwhore’, I signed-up in Flickr a little less than three years ago just to have an online album and had the posting blast of my camwhoring life! Every event I attended was covered; every fashion ensemble I wore was fabulously presented; every loot I got was laid-out and every place I’ve been to have been featured.

As I explore Flickr, I discovered its many facets that knocked on the other side of the camwhore in me. It rekindled my love affair with photography! This time- it’s the Point and Shoot and DSLR way. Nowadays, I prefer to be behind the cam- to be the ‘eye’, the captor, the director.

To top everything, I’ve found new and wonderful friends who share my passion. Together, we conquer the distance, beat the scorching heat of the sun or brave the heavy rains and even perform acrobatic stunts just to showcase our own masterpieces. Each photograph is truly a labour of love and best done with friends.”