Chris Sanan an Architect and a Photographer.
Tell us about yourself:
I’m a Filipino Architect by profession based in Kuwait, specialize in residential, commercial, offices and mix-used buildings, and at the same time, a “PASSION-DRIVEN”, Wedding, Landscape Photographer and Filmmaker.
How does Photography means to you?
Photography is my way of writing and drawing the history, that combines contemporary and traditional way of capturing those priceless moments SIMPLY,
yet extremely BOLD.
What made you want to be a photographer?
It all started as a hobby. Landscape and Architecture always fascinated me that really grabbed my eyes, as well as portraits , travels and currently dabbling in Wedding.
An Architect who must have a knowledge in other discipline in terms of building design, in Wedding Photography should also combine the field of Landscape,
Portraits and Macro, in order to produce a priceless photos that enriched with emotions and story.
What is your photography style?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Glamour Portraiture.
What kind of camera do you shoot with?
I shoot Sony A7RIII/A7III using prime lenses in RAW format.
What Camera settings?
Manual mode, and the settings as much as possible in widest aperture.
Where do you get your inspiration?
Movies, Magazines, fellow photographers that I admire.
How do you light your images?
I try to use natural/ambient light whenever possible.
OFF-Camera flash if the available light is not enough or if I want more dramatic.
Any tips for aspiring photographer?
Do not be contended with your photo. You can always do it again to recreate the perfection of these early images. Use your instinct,
Be creative and Learn from your shoots.
Do you photograph out-of-town weddings?
Yes. I am available for travel worldwide.
Photography is his way of writing and drawing the history, that combines contemporary and traditional way of capturing those priceless moments SIMPLY… yet extremely BOLD.
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PHOTOGRAPHY HIGHLIGHTS
– Has won countless competitions online.
– Grand prize winner in beterphoto.com; First and Second Place in Digital Image Café and dpreview.com (Portrait and Landscape division).
– Featured some of his Photos in Digital Photography Magazine, Newspaper, Articles and People and Planet – Diary and Calendar 2011 (Australia).
– Featured one of his photo in Lonely Planet Philippines – Launch Party Exhibit at Ayala Museum GB4 Makati (Philippines) – May 2010.
– Resource Speaker in Adamson University, College of Architecture Students. During the 70 Years celebration of the College with a theme : ”Celebrating Platinum Years of Universal Aspirations and Success “ – August 2011
– Featured as inspirational from the Hall of Fame in viewbug.com – May 2016
– Lecturer in United Architects of the Philippines, Kuwait Chapter (UAP-KC), during the Digital Photography workshop at INN & GO Hotel Kuwait City – August 2017
PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
– First Prize Winner : Kuwait Country–”Celebrating Cultures-How Do You See Your World? “Photography Competition by Canon Middle East (Gulp Photo Plus-Dubai).– March 2009
– First Prize Winner : Kuwait Oil Company Photography Competition 2011 (Kuwait between Yesterday and Today).– March 2011.
– Third Place Winner : Nikon “I AM an Empowered Filipina” in conjunction with illustrado’s Women of Substance 2012 Event (Dubai) – March 2012
– All time winner : Better Photo’s 20th Anniversary”All Time Best” Contest, out of almost 16,000 previously winning photos – July 2016