Today was such a tiring (with all the photographer job) yet very memorable day indeed, not for me but for two important people in my life - my cousins. Finally they have successfully finished another chapter in their lives and are now ready to step on to another, more challenging chapter in their education as they both had their graduation rites today.
If you were wondering what's with the 'photographer job' I was trying to say earlier, well actually I was the photographer for my cousin's respective graduation which happened in one single day, but both events didn't happen at the same time though. My cousin Maurice Mae, who graduated in high school, had their baccalaureate mass and graduation ceremony in the morning.On the other hand, my cousin Jericho who graduated in elementary, had theirs in the afternoon. However, both their baccalaureate mass happened at the same time in two different places. I was supposed to wake up very early today to be able to capture the moments during their baccalaureate masses but then I failed to wake up early (damn). Well anyways, it was okay since I was able to manage taking shots in their graduation rites.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to use a digital camera because our camera's batteries need to be replaced. We did not have enough money to buy two batteries, so I was left with no choice and I used my smartphone's camera instead. I'm glad it takes good shots with its 3.2-mega pixel camera.
During Maurice's graduation, only my sister got inside their gymnasium where there graduation rites were held, so I haven't taken any shots of Maurice while she was there. So sad. Good thing my sister used her phone camera to take shots instead. Great! I was only able to take shots after their graduation, but it was fine. At least we still managed to take shots and captured the event.
Maurice's graduation ended at about 12 noon, just in time for lunch and for the small celebration. After all our relatives enjoyed their lunch, it's high time to prepare for Jericho's graduation rites. At 1pm we were already heading to Jericho's school where their graduation rites will be held on their small gymnasium. I was able to capture the event's most important moments like his receiving of his diploma and as he marched on together with her mom.
I was happy to be able to help out with the shots for my cousins' graduation ceremonies. Though it was really tiring to wait for the right moments to capture, it was all worth it bacause of the smiles I have seen in their faces as well as with their families. To Maurice Mae G. Evilla and Jericho E. Janao, may you continue to strive hard in your educational battle and soar high to reach your dreams and ambitions. Congratulations!
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