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Cameras at Born in Film Exhibit
Developing at StratoBOX Studios Lab
A collection of cameras at StratoBOX Studios Gallery
A collection of photography books at StratoBOX Studios Gallery
Polaroid Lab on display at StratoBOX Studios
A developing workshop at StratoBOX Studios
Medium Format cameras on display at StratoBOX Studios Gallery
A 1940s Graflex Speed Graphic on display at StratoBOX Studios
Born in Film's first exhibit at Riverside Studios
Guests with Franz Lopez at Born in Film's first exhibit at Riverside Studios Makati
A collection of cameras at Born in Film's first exhibit
Franz Lopez' best 100 best works on display at Born in Film's first exhibit
Guests at Born in Film's first exhibit
Guests look on as Born in Film's first exhibit begins
Franz Lopez' 1940s Grafex Speed Graphic camera
A collection of Franz Lopez' first video recording equipment
A guest being photographed by Franz Lopez at Born in Film's first exhibit
Franz Lopez along with other guests at Born in Film's first exhibit
Displayed poster at Born in Film's first exhibit
A collection of Polaroid  at Born in Film's first exhibit
Bhong Odal, together with MG Naanod part of the Born in Film team
A display of Bhong Odal's works at Overexposed event
A collection of cameras at  A display of Bhong Odal's works at Overexposed event
Franz Lopez conducts the Visual Storytelling workshop  A display of Bhong Odal's works at Overexpose
Workshop attendees  A display of Bhong Odal's works at Overexposed event
Franz Lopez with a Guest at Born in Film's first exhibit
A collection of Franz Lopez' materials for graphic design at Born in Film's first exhibit
Guests at Born in Film's first exhibit
Team members along with participants at a Born in Film event
Participants at a Born in Film event
Born in Film attends the unveiling of the Lomography wall in Intramuros, Manila
The Lomography wall displayed in Intramuros, Manila
A look at the Lomowall in Intramuros, Manila
The Lomowall in Intramuros, Manila
The Lomowall in Intramuros, Manila
Poster displayed outside R.O.X in BGC for Born in Film and Polaroid's film photography workshop
Behind the scenes at R.O.X in BGC for Born in Film and Polaroid's film photography workshop
Behind the scenes R.O.X in BGC for Born in Film and Polaroid's film photography workshop
Behind the scenes R.O.X in BGC for Born in Film and Polaroid's film photography workshop
Behind the scenes R.O.X in BGC for Born in Film and Polaroid's film photography workshop
Behind the Scenes R.O.X in BGC for Born in Film and Polaroid's film photography workshop
Polaroid personnel prepares for the Born in Film and Polaroid's film photography workshop
Participants in R.O.X, BGC for Born in Film and Polaroid's film photography workshop
Participants in R.O.X, BGC for Born in Film and Polaroid's film photography workshop
Participants in R.O.X, BGC for Born in Film and Polaroid's film photography workshop
Participants in R.O.X, BGC for Born in Film and Polaroid's film photography workshop
Polaroids at Born in Film and Polaroid's film photography workshop

What comes to mind when we talk about photography groups?

 

Is it the number of members, how active the group is, or how much they share photoshop presets?

 

The pandemic has changed our lives, and we know things won't be the same. But, does that mean we should stop?

 

When the pandemic started, it caught us off guard, and we didn't know how bad it would be. We've lost friends and family along the way, but what's important is that we're here not just to get through it, but to survive and fight with determination.

 

The creative spirit is pandemic-proof, it shows how powerful visual creation can be.

 

Photonation is more than a group; it's a promise — a commitment to guide and inspire others as a source of hope. We're not like any regular Facebook group; we're a family. We don't judge; we empower. Together, we support each other through every success, no matter how small, and cheer for those victories.

 

Some say we're in a battle we can't win, but together, we'll prove them wrong. With new technologies on the horizon, we're at the forefront, ready to lead and serve our community by using the power of visual creation.

 

They say that the universe conspires those who dream. We're a testament of that dream — believing in each other is the only secret. If you dig deeper, put your heart and soul into it, you can turn those visions into reality.

 

This pandemic is just the beginning, marking the start of a battle that will define who we are. Authenticity will carve a path to who we choose to become.

 

Photo Nation is created by a proud generation of visual storytellers young and old alike. Across all genders, thriving in an online community. We welcome you to a world of possibilities, where passion doesn't just survive but thrives, creating a vibrant picture where our shared commitment echoes. The Passion Lives On.

 

A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

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A participant signs a poster during a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants at a Born in Film Photowalk event
Behind the scenes at a Born in Film Photowalk event
Photographers taking pictures in Binondo during a Born in Film Photowalk event
The Gathering II official poster
Participants at a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants at a Born in Film Photowalk event
The Gathering II poster
Participants during a photowalk
Behind the scenes at a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants of a Born in Film Photowalk event
Behind the scenes at a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants being interviewed by Franz Lopez during a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants at a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants at a Born in Film Photowalk event
Behind the scenes at a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participant using the QR code info during a walk at a Born in Film Photowalk event
Behind the scenes of a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants walking the roads of Binondo during a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants during a Born in Film Photowalk event
A participant reloading a film camera
Participants at a Born in Film Photowalk event
A participant signing the Gathering II poster
Behind the scenes at a Born in Film Photowalk event
Behind the scenes at a Born in Film Photowalk event
Behind the scenes at a Born in Film Photowalk event
A photographer during a Born in Film Photowalk event
A participant at during a Born in Film Photowalk event
Behind the scenes at a Born in Film Photowalk event
A participant being wrapped with a wrist band for the the event
Participants during a Born in Film Photowalk event
A participants taking a photo at a a Born in Film Photowalk event
Born in Film stickers at a Born in Film Photowalk event
A participant taking a photo at a Born in Film Photowalk event
A participant signing the Gathering II poster
Participants during a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants signing the Gathering II poster
A participant during a photowalk
A participant wraps wrist with an event Tyvek
A participant registering during a Born in Film Photowalk event
A participant taking photos during a Born in Film Photowalk event
Behind the scenes during the Gathering II
Behind the scenes during a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants walking the streets of Binondo, Manila
Behind the scenes at a Born in Film Photowalk event
Behind the scenes at the Gathering II
Walk leaders during a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants walking during a Born in Film Photowalk event
Behind the scenes during a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants during a Born in Film Photowalk event
Team members during a Born in Film Photowalk event
Participants at the Gathering II in Binondo, Manila
Participants at a Born in Film Photowalk event
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FRANZ LOPEZ

FOUNDER

BORN IN FILM / PHOTONATION

 

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