A photo diary

Rust and stardust

[mbacani]

hi! :) um, i just wanna ask how do you achieve those perfect instax shot of yours like those dusk photos that you posted... and when it's too bright outside, how do you set-up your instax? i'm so so sorry for asking you this kind of question cos i've read a lot of tips/hacks before but it didn't solved anything and mine still sucks :( btw, a filipino fan/follower here and i really really admire your photos! xo

Aw, thanks! I don’t really do anything special with my Instax settings. I just put it on landscape mode and turn off the flash. My Instax also has a Light and Dark mode, so choose which according to what your environment is. The camera does the rest. Good luck! :)

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Bellevue, Washington. April 2016.

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My first book haul in 2016. I’ve sort of made a deal with myself last year that I won’t buy any more books until I’ve read everything that I haven’t on my shelves. But I keep getting new ones anyway as gifts [obviously the go-to (and only) choice when it comes to giving me gifts] so I figured it didn’t matter, what the hell, there’s a very very nice used bookstore near me.

1Q84, The Casual Vacancy, The Hobbit, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Let the Great World Spin, and Diary.

Bellevue, Washington. April 2016.

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Bought of course because of the cover.

Not necessarily active again on Tumblr, but I thought I should keep “archiving” things.

Bellevue, Washington. April 2016.

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Bellevue, Washington. November 2015.

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What's the difference between the Sigma and Canon 35mm 1.4? Is canon better than the other?

Canon is 10000000x better. It’s sharper, for one. Only downside is the price.

[mbacani]

I'm just curious, maybe you're just editing her tumblr layout and making it look like the one you actually used and made before? or she actually copied or stole your own codes? because even the links are seriously redirected to your own links :( it's so sad how she herself does this too. I am a big fan of her and you and now i feel so disappointed towards her :( pls reply asap

Who are we talking about? I gave out my code to some people and I told them that the links are directing to mine and that they should edit them to their own. It’s just code; no big deal.

[mbacani]

what's your most favorite lens to use? :) happy new year, Mags!

My favorite’s the 35mm f/1.4L. Happy New Year to you, as well!

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During Christmas, California-bound.

Los Angeles, California. December 2015.

[mbacani]

Love your drawings but can you pls post photos :( i miss it so bad

Aww, haha. I have to say that I haven’t had the interest to take photos the past several weeks (or months?). I’m quite single-minded and when something takes my interest, like drawing for example, it really grips. Sorry about that.

[mbacani]

Totally love your blog!!

Thanks!! :)

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Didn't know you were good at art

Thanks. :) I’ve just been dabbling in it since I was a kid, mainly when I’m stressed. I don’t usually post them but lately I’ve been drawing more than I normally do.

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Fall.

Bellevue, Washington. November 2015.

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Saturday night is ramen night.

Bellevue, Washington. October 2015.

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Seattle, Washington. October 2015.

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Q&A

littletrainstation said: where are u secretly blogging? :(

A secret cave.

Anonymous said: Hi, Mags! Do you edit your photos using VSCO presets? If yes, what kind of package were you able to buy?

Yes, I do. I had all the packs they’ve released so far, but I only use Film 1 & 4, I think they’re the best. I also have some presets based on VSCO’s that I manipulated and saved.

Anonymous said: How do you deal with co workers that is hard to work with or you don't like at work?

I had a particular coworker who was a total bitch at my previous job, and everyone dislikes her. I just ignore her and don’t talk to her unless I absolutely need to. She was a ball of negative energy. I guess it my career it’s easier to ignore someone since I mostly work by myself.

essie23 said: Hi Mags, I am catching up on your 365 project. I am very glad that you've updated! :) I wonder if you also love taking selfies. Do you have lots of selfies from your travels and maybe you just don't want to post them on your blog too? I hope you are having a nice day. Take care!

Ah, thanks! :) Oh, I HATE selfies. I had a “self-portrait” phase in like, 2009 and 2010 or something, when I took nothing but. I hated them since. I just don’t like being in front of the camera anymore. I like taking certain parts of me, like my hands, haha. But that’s about it.

Have a nice day too and thanks for stopping by the other blog. :)

Anonymous said: Hi Miss Mags, may I know where can I find the link of the theme you're using? Thanks. ♥

I made it.

Anonymous said: Can you please explain why "leavingjournal"? :) Thanks.

Oh, I don’t know, it just came to me. I thought most of my photos were always about me leaving home and traveling.

Anonymous said: Pls post more photos here :(((((((((((

I know, right.

[mbacani]

November things.

Bellevue, Washington. November 2015.