SPARK Magazine's Launch Party

Last week, I got invited to be part of  Spark Magazine's launch. For those who can remember, I used to be part of Spark and was their Web Marketing Manager. With them, I was able to meet really cool people and discover talents I didn't know I had. This is why I am utterly grateful for the many blessings I have received even if I am no longer part of the magazine.

The event was held last February 23 at the showroom of Milano Residences in Pacific Star Building, Makati City. Being the early bird that I am, I was the 3rd to arrive. Even though I already entered the party at 6.10pm (invite said 6pm), it wasn't until 7.00pm when people started to arrive. It was really packed and full of glamorous people. Because I didn't know anyone in the early part of the evening, I just stood and observed the crowd. A few minutes later, I saw a familiar face: Nina Terol-Zialcita. I knew Nina from a Writer's Block Philippines seminar plus I supplied the photos on her article on the first issue of Spark.

A bit later, I saw another friend, Nicole Torres. I knew Nicole from  the first day I worked at Spark. She's still part of the magazine even though she is a student. I just love Nicole's sense of style plus her pictures! P.S. Nicole, you're my style icon (in case you didn't know that) but I just can't fit into the clothes you wear. :)

with Nicole Torres

As you all know, the EIC of Spark is none other than the ever gorgeous Carla Sibal. During the party, she was exceptional. She was beaming with joy, seeing all her friends and supporters. You can really tell she was excited for the grand things for the magazine.

Carla Sibal welcoming her guests

with Carla Sibal

Here is the gorgeous vixen, introducing the second cover girl: Cecile Zamora-Van Straten (Chuvaness) to the crowd.

Cecile Zamora- Van Straten (Chuvaness) and Carla Sibal

I saw another friend, Irish Degala (also from Spark). But she was busy manning the party. I got lucky I was able to take picture with her.

with Irish Degala

That night, I met a new friend who was featured on the first issue of the magazine. The ever famous John Lennon of the Philippines: Clementine. He's the singer for The Camerawalls.

with Clementine

It was a really great night. I was really happy that I got to meet new people and reconnect with my former magazine family.

My outfit for the event:

Dress: Fetish Couture

Bag: Cole Vintage

Shoes: Possibility

For more pictures of the party, please visit: http://sparkazine.com/

My 15 Seconds of Fame Starts Here

Today, I was finally able to get my complimentary copy of SPARK magazine from the office. For those who already know, I was the Web Marketing Manager of SPARK for the past 4 months. I was in charge of writing the blog posts for every month as well as supplying images. Recently though, I resigned from this post as I wanted to explore my world more. It was because of SPARK that I was able to discover I had a talent for photography. Because of this, I am forever indebted to the people behind the magazine as they have motivated me to continue this craft. 

But unfortunately, I had to let go of the position so I could get to travel more and to achieve my life goals. Despite the fact that it (working for a magazine) has always been my lifelong dream job, I knew it was time to let go and move on. I have always been having trouble getting into the magazine industry as I am not a graduate of this field. But my heart has [and always will be] been in it. Even today, I am still going to continue this but as a contributor. 

Despite my goodbyes though, I was very happy that I was able to work with such an esteemed magazine. Not only was I under the supervision of one of the country's most deified EICs and personalities, I was also able to get a chance to showcase myself. Having the opportunity to work with them was really the highlight of my year, if not, my entire life. I look forward to working with them again sometime in the future. 

Because this is the very first time I had my name on a magazine, I could not help but feel proud of it. Maybe on the second time this happens to me, it won't feel like this but I cannot help myself as it is really the first time I was able to get included in a magazine. Instead of having a camwhore moment, I took pictures of my name. 

I have to warn you though, the magazine only contains 3 of the photos that I took. The rest of my work are still set to be posted on the blog of SPARK, which will be sometime this month. If you are planning to buy a copy of the mag to see my work, then I strongly advise that you wait for the blog instead. But if you are thinking of getting a copy because it is an interesting magazine, then by all means GO! 

Please stay tuned and wait for the release of sparkazine, the digital platform of SPARK magazine. In it, you will be able to see really amazing photos that I was able to take as well as the 120 articles that I have written. 

But for now, please enjoy these pages I have contributed to the first issue of SPARK Magazine:

SPARK Magazine is now available in leading bookstores for only P199! That's quite a buy for 200 pages full of beautiful, creative photos and good reads!