the photographer
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PhotographerGeorge Cabig, Philippines
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StudioGeorge Cabig images
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Mt. Aso, Kumamoto Kyushu, Japan
For more than two decades now, George Cabig has been photographing people, places and events for some of the country's top corporations and magazines.
His ability to produce stirring images under uncontrolled conditions made him the preferred photographer for calendars, annual reports and brochures of Caltex Philippines, Bankard, Equitable Bank, Benguet Corporation, Department of Tourism, Kawasaki, PHINMA, Shoe Mart, among others.
Cabig has also contributed photographs for eight books by three of the country's most renowned writers ? National Artist Nick Joaquin, TOYM awardee Manny Duldulao and veteran journalist Achilles Mina.
"People at Work" was the first exhibit he mounted when he was just 20. This gave the public a glimpse of the talent and professionalism that earned for him in 1996 the post of senior photographer for Mabuhay, the in-flight magazine of Philippine Airlines. Some years later, Cabig moved to The Business Daily as photo editor. Currently, he continues to contribute to a number of local publications.
To date, he has mounted ten one-man shows, and has won numerous top awards in national and international photography competitions.
To Cabig, what makes a good photograph is a combination of talent, technical experience, personality and patience. A good photographer must have the savvy to portray via the photograph what an artist is able to render on canvas.
"You must have a unique visual sense in your photographs, and confidence in your skills. Composition is another key to any successful photograph. Although optics and technology have an effect on the image, how the photographer composes the image is what transforms the photograph into art. Many images of interesting places turn out to be disappointing if the man behind the camera fails to capture the essence of the scene. His task is to isolate the important elements and somehow convey them in a purely visual way.
?There are no rules; what is important is to maintain a logical approach. Emphasize visualization ? anticipating the shot even before setting up your camera. A casual snapshot usually fails in this aspect.?
Most of the time, Cabig carries a Canon camera and several lenses. To him, "Having a wide angle lens, a normal lens with macro, and a telephoto lens will cover any situation."
His pictures aim to create an image that will linger in memory. George Cabig reveals, "This is a re-creation of worlds, of the universe, of people, of the society in which I live and work. My images are an invention that expresses the mystery that glows in my subconscious. These also serve as tangible witnesses to the realities of life in an age of misery and anxiety.?
Awards PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Federation of Philippine Photographer Foundation, Manila, Philippines
Freelance Photographer/Photo Educator, 2004-2017
Planned and organized curriculum for photography students. Facilitated mentoring opportunities for students, supervised work, and developed hands-on project opportunities aimed at fostering improvement and success.
Key Achievement:
• Implemented unique and innovative methods for training students in the art of photography and creative design.
Big C Magazine, Manila, Philippines
Photo Editor, 2001-2004
Selected, edited, positioned, and published images to accompany text and coincide with the brand identity of the publication. Oversaw all images and edited photos to ensure resolution, exposure, clarity, and composition.
Key Achievement:
• Supervised staff photographers orchestrating layout design and creative elements for the magazine.
Business Daily Newspaper, Manila, Philippines
Photo Editor, 1999-2000
Developed innovative and artistic design strategies for a variety of images and subjects include places, events, individuals, and products. Edited photos to generate quality images with optimal sharpness, exposure, clarity, and overall composition. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to articulate marketing and advertising promotional items. Retouched digital images utilizing editing software and related equipment. Formulated project development and delivery utilizing graphic design research and development, technical and imaging elements, and administrative resources.
Key Achievements:
• Implemented brand promotion strategies for use on all platforms include online and print mediums.
• Masterfully retouched digital images and add details as desired by the client.
• Increased brand loyalty by providing high quality images, effectively marketing and communicating with clients, and promoting personal brand identities through imagery.
Mabuhay Magazine (Philippine Airline), Manila, Philippines
Senior Photographer, 1993-1999
Collaborate with marketing and advertising project leaders to capture individuals, places, landscapes, and events. Orchestrate and lead projects articulating scheduling while overseeing financial management, budget, and resource allocation. Utilize innovative problem solving techniques to facilitate solutions to problems as they arise.
Key Achievements:
• Effectively assess clients’ needs and formulate project planning to meet the desired outcome.
• Research marketing trends to bring innovative applications to the business and conduct consultation meetings with clients to establish rapport and successful project delivery.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (Undergraduate)
University of the East, Manila, Philllippines
Nick Vedros Commercial and Advertising Photography Seminar, Kodak Philippines
Burghard Schnachtenberg Fotoseminar Seminar, Kodak Philippines
Black and White Photography Seminar, Communication Foundation for Asia
Applied Creative Thinking Seminar, Development Academy of the Philippines
Training for Result Seminar, SGV Foundation
Basic Competency Assessor’s Course, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Train the Trainers Seminar, Federation of Philippine Photographer Foundation
PROFESSIONAL AWARD/DISTINCTIONS
Gold Anvil Award, Coffee Table Book, “PNB: One Hundred Years of Service Excellence”, 2017
Bronze Winner, Tokyo International Photo Awards “Penitence of Sins”, 2016
Honorable Winner, Tokyo International Photo Awards “Expression of Emotion”, 2016
Bronze Winner, the EPSON International Photographic “PANO AWARDS”, 2010
Public Prize Winner, CultureInside Luxembourg City, Europe “The Model”, 2009
Honorable Winner, UNESCO’s “Changing Face of the Earth”, 2008
Honorable Winner, Prix de la Photographie Paris, 2008
Second Grand Prize Winner, Canon Photo Marathon, 2007
Grand Prize Winner, Kodak Phil. “Silver Cup Photo Contest”, 1989
Second Place, YKL “Shoot the Great Outdoors”, 1988
First and Second Place, SMC “I Am A Winner”, 1987
First and Second Place, Kodak Phil. “Shoot with the Pros”, 1986
Honorable Mention, Canon Asia Photo Contest, 1986
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Art Association of the Philippines (AAP)
Member of World Photographic Cup (WPC) International Judging Committee
• WPC is a non-profit organization founded by the Federation of European Photographers (FEP) and the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) to unite photographers in the spirit of friendship and cooperation.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
PLATFORMS: Windows 7/10, Macintosh OS X / 9
SOFTWARE: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere), Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint)
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS/ PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTIONS
Magazines
Smile Magazine (Cebu Pacific)
Ahead Magazines (Bankard)
Blue Collar Magazines
Design and Architecture Magazines
Horizon Magazines
In-Golf Magazines
Metro Magazines
Mac Quarterly Magazines
Philippine Free Press
Stopover Magazines
Woman Today
Baby Magazine
Books
The 2017 Philippines Yearbook (2017)
Mercy and Compassion Pope Francis Blesses the Philippines (2016)
Tales of Plantation Bay (2016)
PNB One Hundred Years of Service Excellence (2016)
I Am Here…to be with you. The Apostolic visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines (2015)
Rooted – The Premiere (2009)
The Philippine Art Now (2008)
Carrying on the Mission 100 years of CICM in the Philippines (2007)
Scholars 20 DOST-SEI Celebrates 20 Years of Scholarships (2007)
A Century of Philippines Legislative (2007)
The Lives and Loves of Artists and Models (2006)
The Art Collector’s Guidebook (2005)
PNU 100 years of Service and Leadership in Teacher Education (2001)
Twentieth – Century Filipino Artist (2000)
Pasig City (2000)
The Art Collector’s Guidebook (1999)
Pasay City – Gateway to the Philippines (1998)
A Vision of Makati (1996)
Twentieth – Century Filipino Artist (1995)
Twentieth – Century Filipino Artist (1993)
Makati: Vision of Tomorrow (1993)
The Philippines A Manifold Land (1992)
Images of Manila (1988)
The Filipinos: Portrait of a People (1987)
PROFESSIONAL LECTURES
“Basic Photography”, Municipality of Tinoc , Tinoc, Ifugao, Aug. 30, 2017
“Portrait Photography”, 7th Iloilo Photo Festival, Iloilo City, Aug. 23, 2017
“Basic Photography”, Cordillera Administrative Region, Asipulo, Ifugao, July 21, 2017
“Travel Photography", Fifth Annual Iloilo Photo Festival, Iloilo City, Philippines, Aug, 27, 2016
“The Art of Seeing”, Manila Cathedral School, Manila, Philippines, Jan.8, 2015
“Travel Photography”, Fifth Annual Iloilo Photo Festival, Iloilo City, Philippines, Aug. 22, 2015
“Travel Photography”, Café Bar Restaurant, Quezon City, July 21, 2012
“Photojournalism”, Padre Zamora Elementary Sch., Pasay City, Philippines, Sept.13, 2012
“Travel Photography”, Province of Batangas, Batangas City, Philippines, Sept.16, 2012
“Capturing Moments”, Asian Institute of Management, Makati City, Philippines, Feb.1, 2009
“Travel Photography”, Fort Santiago, Manila City, Philippines, May 25, 2003
“Location Photography”, Asian Institute of Management, Makati City, Philippines, Jan. 28, 2001
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS
Individual Exhibitions
“My Philippines”, Glorietta Makati, February 2004
“Ifugao Images”, Clamshell l, Intramuros, Manila February 2003 "Glimpse of the Sakadas of Sagay: A Black & White Photo Exhibit", Metropolitan Museum, Roxas Blvd. Manila, October 5 – 31, 2000
“Images of Capiz”, Convention Hall, Roxas City, December 5-21, 1997
“People at Work”, Data General Phil., Inc., Quezon City, June 8 – 15, 1980
Group Exhibitions
"Rooted", Galerie Clairefontaine, Luxembourg, Europe, June 25 – July 25, 2009
"Katha", Peak Galleries, The Peak, Hongkong, June 1 – June 30, 2009
"Art Photography", Tony Roma’s Restaurant, 2008
"Manipulation", Galeri Situ, Quezon City, Nov. 21 – Dec. 12, 2000
e ART Phil.’s “MALLIARIUM”, CCP Little Theater Lobby, Manila, Sept. 28 – Nov. 18, 2000
"Photo Week", Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City, January 23 – 30, 1993
"Photo Week", Harrison Plaza, Manila, January 23 – 29, 1986
