February 2012
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Reality In A Blink Of An Eye
(photos by yours truly using the Canon g10 :) )
“To live is to experience, and not to sit around pondering the meaning of life” - Paulo Coelho
Some focus too much on self image instead of being someone standing out for a reason. There’s a difference between fame and influence. If there’s one thing the media can’t give us despite its convenience is the bare truth....
January 2012
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Majors : Back to Basics
I’d like to believe that for one to be genuinely good at something, one must study its craft first. With that belief, I patiently told myself that for me to reach my goals and expectations in photography, I must first go through its basics and hardships. It’s not a problem if you take things slowly for as long as you attain persistence and passion, everything will eventually fall...
WatchWhat went down in Cebu last Sinulog? Check it out to see what happened to me and my friends! Wait for Day 3, it’s my favorite!! :-)
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Visualization 101.
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Desiccated Proxy Art Exhibit
As what most people say, art truly runs in our family. Went last Saturday to my dad’s brother, Tito Bogie’s (Jose Tence Ruiz) art exhibit entitled, “Desiccated Proxy”. It’s a collection of his paintings, installations and 3d pieces. Hope you guys like it! :)
Ending this entry with a photography of my Dad & the man behind this gallery!
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Fiamma Fastbreak Fridays
Like the page & check out the album! :)
patsixteen asked: Hi :) In your outdoor shoots, do you use strobes or natural light only? Btw, I love your work :) Inspires me to do better in photography :D Continue being an inspiration and an awesome photographer :)
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Romero Siblings: Full Set
meet the glamorous Romero siblings, Chanel, Brit, Reghis, Regina & Chuby!
Make- Up by: Anacleta Paredes
Photography by: Nikki Ruiz
December 2011
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Christmas In Harlem #nowPlaying
My favorite Christmas song is on repeat and the year is almost over! Simplicity is key. Spent Christmas with my favorite company being gluttons all day long. Hope you had a genuine holidays everyone!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! :)
Reverie
a dreamy state of mind I live in.
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And a feeling that I never, never, never, never,...
Had the privilege to cover Avicii’s event at Republiq last Wednesday for work. Big thanks to the Status Magazine team for this epic night!
Avicii rockin Republiq!
A-some people rockin Republiq!
The Revolution & the Evil Twins spotted!
Alfie Lomotan spotted!
Kara Canoy,Marga B spotted!
Rammy B rockin his forehead, spotted!
Kim Velasco & Meme...
Anonymous asked: Hi! What lenses do you usually use?? Thanks! Really a fan! :D
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“Passion makes a person stop eating, sleeping, working, feeling at peace. A lot...”
– Paulo Coelho, Eleven Minutes
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Nocturnal Life Learnings
Wanting too much in life is toxic for the mind when you allow yourself to be someone you aren’t. Insecurity can ruin sanity and relationships. However, it will always and forever depend on how a person treats it. Contentment is key, acceptance as well.
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If there’s something that I highly value besides faith and family, it would most definitely be friendship. Being with people...
November 2011
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Anonymous asked: hi! where did you get your leather jacket in your latest post? :)
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A getaway at its best
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It's the season to be..
Expectations:
Reality:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS. ROCKIN THE PH STYLE!
anon1: I analyze and study first the venue in terms of light sources. Every once in a while you need to adapt to the changes of it so it’s really proper to check out the venue first(most especially when it’s work related) :D For example in fiamma, some areas require more flash and some don’t.. kaya when you already know it, you’ll have an easier time adjusting the camera...
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PFW Spring Summer 2012: A Nikki Ru Photo Diary
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anon1: Got it! :) Replying in a few! :)
macabeez: thanks for the follow!!! Appreciate it! Hi! :)
mac-co: thank you so much! :)
christineul: no problem! Thanks for the follow :)
anon2: I usually use the av or manual mode on my camera and use a high aperture. Try shaking after clicking the shutter button! It helps trust me! HAHA
anon3: yeah sure, i’d love to! just email me :)
anon4:...
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Challenge accepted
“When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in saying that we are not ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.” - Paulo Coelho
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Time to update my...
October 2011
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PFW: Spring Summer 2012 Collections
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Passion Printed
“Do what you love and you will never work a single day in your life” - Never gets old! :-)
This year has been literally amazing in all sorts of manner and I’m just so astounded by how the man up there has been giving me these blessings and opportunities. The year’s about to end in a few months and I’ve done so much to be happy about myself. I had the opportunity...
Anonymous asked: hi there :) i've been just wondering, how much is your professional fee for taking photos for a debut? 'cause i'm looking for a photographer who can shot mine :)
September 2011
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What's on my list
When in doubt, music is the way. Always have, always will.
It’s either I feel black,blue or ▲. Since I’m in the mood to share what I have been listening the past couple of days.. here are my top 3 playlists! :-)
My ▲▲ playlist:
Avicii - Levels (Original Mix)
Bag Raiders - Shooting Stars ☆☆☆☆☆
Black Kids - I’m Not Gona Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You (The Twelves...
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Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza
S W A G S W A G S W A G S W A G S W A G S W A G S W A G
Definiton : The way in which you carry yourself. Swag is made up of your overall confidence, style, and demeanor. Swag can also be expanded to be the reputation of your overall swagger.
To say this guy got swag’s an understatement. Well for me I’d like to believe it really is an understatement. Malcolm McCormick, more...
Sweet Disposition p.1
Models: Kirsten Rice & Bella Jaeger
Make-up & Styling by: Isabelle Dee
Cara Seria
Model: Bella Jaeger
Make-up by: Isabelle Dee
Photography by: Nicole Ruiz
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Early Morning Realizations
I’ve never really established my blog as a part of something. I blog just to express what I feel but most of the time, I express it through the use of my photographs. However, there are also times wherein you feel like expressing yourself through words and that’s when inspiration kicks in for me to write about what’s on my mind and heart.
The past few weeks have been a...
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Portraits
I bid goodbye to urban shoots as I try to become more versatile in terms of shoot themes. In collaboration with my awesome schoolmate Isa Dee, we produced our first glamour shoot together!
Here are some of the portraits of my two gorgeous models yesterday.(Mabuhay mga ilongga! HAHA)
Models: Bella Jaeger & Kirsten Rice
Make-up by: Isabelle Dee
The rest of the shoot coming up! :)
August 2011
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Su-su-su-su-Sugartown
Contributed for Stache Magazine’s August Issue! :)
Thanks Pat & the rest of the team!! Also big thanks to the awesome fashionable couple, Jech Tiu & Bea Benedicto! :)
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aldrichlim:
““So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more dangerous to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man’s living...
anon 1: thank youuu :-)
anon2: yes I do! So that it’s easier and the resolution doesn’t get messed up, I resize them using picasa (usually the 800 x 600 size) :)
anon3: I edit my photos using adobe photoshop! thank you so much! :)
anon4: it’s up! hehe :D
anon5: maraming salamat! tone? depends. I browse at the pictures muna tas dun ko ibabase kung anong tone feel ko :)
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Lush p.3
Styling by: Brit RomeroD
Make-up by: Thea de Rivera
Models: Isobel Granados & Kathlyn Sanga
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Lush p.2
Styling by: Brit RomeroD
Make-up by: Thea de Rivera
Models: Isobel Granados & Kathlyn Sanga
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Lush p.1
Styling by: Brit RomeroD
Make-up by: Thea de Rivera
Models: Isobel Granados & Kathlyn Sanga
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THE COMEBACK: Crash Clothing x Lemonade
Models: Trinca Diploma, Venice Maristela & Tola Orendain
Styling & Clothes by: Crash Clothing
Also took photos for our friend’s online store, Lemonade! :)
Models: Migy Bitong, Mark De Leon, Paulo Edillor, Anjo Lecaros & Ral Siccion
Clothes & Styling by: Lemonade
I had fun friends! :)
Anonymous asked: I love your photos!! :D What camera and gears do you normally use? :) Can you give me tips on photography and if you do, tips post-processing too? thanks! :)
Status Magazine: The Professionals (August 2011)
I don’t want to spoil anything about this awesome issue, see for yourself, enjoy and get a copy of Status Magazine!
Okay .. maybe I’ll say a few things about this issue….(HAHA I can’t control it) I love the fashion editorials especially the “Afternoon Delight”!!!!!!!! #idealpeg plus Brandon’s smoking hot!!! I love you Status!
July 2011
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walkingwithjeanette asked: Hi Ate Nikki. :) I totally love your photos. I bet you're one of the most amazing photographer with the best photo that I have ever seen! All of your photos have life!
Btw, I just wanna ask, are you a Paulinian? :)
Btw, I just wanna ask, are you a Paulinian? :)
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Visual Diary: A Daily Dose of Rainy Blues
heartfelttalks asked: Can I just say that you're truly a beautiful person? You're such an amazing person, and I really admire your passion in photography. I'm definitely blown away kasi your work and personality is so different from others. You’re just so humble and down-to-earth. I can already tell that you will go far in life.
I'm going to be a junior in high school this...
I'm going to be a junior in high school this...
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Set Rain To The Fire
Gabby Abesamis once again.
Styling by: Brit Romero
Make-up by: Thea de Rivera
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Walking On A Dream
You know what it is.Expectations met reality and so much more.
First time after a few months to go to fiamma and not work. Instead, I partied, took pictures for documentation, and got people happy drunk. (hehe sorry for my victims) There’s no more awesome way to celebrate my 19th than celebrating it with the most awesome people (Happy Birthday too Kath Sanga!!!) Thanks for all those who...
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Where to go this friday?
YOU KNOW WHERE IT IS.
It’s been 2 months since I’ve started taking photographs for FiammaFreshFridays and there’s no better way to celebrate my birthday than to party this Friday there!!!! Show me your dance moves, let’s dance and dougie with me like there’s no effin tomorrow!
Don’t forget to be spotted, my camera’s watching you! See ya’ll...
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belleza obscura p.2
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Study your craft : put your passion to use
“Do what you love and you will never work a single day in your life”
As I entered the world of college last year, my dad once told me this and kept it ever since. It took me a year to realize how much destiny led me to this. I took opportunities for granted when I was younger because I was too much busy minding what others would think of me. I was too preoccupied minding things I...
Anonymous asked: HI! How do you do the faded color effect on your photos? What photoshop do you use? Thanks & God bless! :)
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Wild Hope
As they say, there’s always a first for everything. If there’s one thing I’ve never tried in the field of photography, it would most definitely be shooting in a studio. It’s been a few months since I started shooting and it was a nice experience trying this! (Minus the part where I got stressed and doubted myself because I had no experience at all! I was such a noob...