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The Black Background by Paolo Dala

When the University of the Philippines Engineering Students’ Guild (UPESG) asked me the organization photoshoot in 2016 I decided to use a black background...

Why the black background? Well, it’s the great equalizer. I just wanted people to look at these members without any biases. The president is no more important than the newest member when they’re in front of a black background. Everybody gets the same attention in this background. Every member is essential.

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The 2016 Runner-ups by Paolo Dala

Congratulations to my organization, The University of the Philippines Engineering Students’ Guild, for ending up second over-all in this year’s Engineering Meet.

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The 2016 UPESG Jersey by Paolo Dala

This Titan Jersey was 3 years in the making... We could never find 12 people willing to pay thousands for a jersey before, but the new ESG members are “rich kids.” I’m so glad this finally happened. 

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Euphoria XX by Paolo Dala

This year, the University of the Philippines Engineering Students’ Guild celebrates its 20th year of existence. 20 years of exuberance beyond belief.

While encompassing all the engineering disciplines in the College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology, the UPESG continues to train future leaders, promote virtue and belongingness, and remain true to its ideals: Excellence, Service, and Grandeur.

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The Art Of the Wacky by Paolo Dala

When you ask women to do wacky poses, they'll do a peace. That's it. To them doing a peace sign is wacky... Men do wacky shots better.

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The 2016 UPESG Photo Shoot by Paolo Dala

When you know how to use a camera people assume that you know how to do all kinds of photography. Of course that's not true... I'm not that photo shoot type of guy. That's why when my UPESG asked me to do a photo shoot (a studio kind of photo shoot) I had to do a lot of homework to make it happen... But don't get me wrong. Yes it was a lot of work, but it was a happy experience. I had fun photographing these people.

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Feb Fair Org Booths by Paolo Dala

Nights in our organization’s Feb Fair booth are always good times...

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The Impressions We Make by Paolo Dala

As human beings we are fascinated with each other and how we look. Diane Arbus talked about the gap between intention and effect as revealed in portraiture. People put on make-up and adorn themselves because they want to create an effect and give a certain impression.

Steve McCurry