Caramoan Through the Lenses

Blessed with beautiful beaches, lush forests and natural wonders, the country is now fast becoming a favorite tourist destination. For all its splendor and richness, it seems impossible to capture all of them in a single frame but six of the country’s top photographers took the challenge and captured one of the most captivating islands in the Philippines: the Caramoan islands in Camarines Sur. 

The collection of riveting photographs of Caramoan was unveiled recently at the Fashion Walk, Greenbelt 5. A collaboration between Governor Villafuerte and photographer Jun de Leon, the exhibit aptly called Caramoan X6 (Caramoan times six) showcased the talents of today’s most brilliant photographers: Jake Versoza, Jo Ann Bitagcol, Sara Black, Paolo Pineda, Mark Nicdao and Jun de Leon as they reveal through their lenses the spectacular images of Caramoan and portraits of its people.

 

As Governor Villafuerte unveiled the exhibit he gratefully shares “I would like to thank all the photographers who lend their talents to create this exhibit. We hope to encourage more people to see and visit the beautiful island of Caramoan as the island is becoming a favorite destination especially with the international tourists.” The exhibit was on display in Ayala Malls Greenbelt 3 from December 18 to 20 and will be in STI Fort Bonifacio. And to commemorate the collaboration of these talented individuals, the photos were compiled in the Caramoan x6 coffee table book. The photos were also auctioned off – proceeds of which will be for the benefit of CamSur’s Educational Fund.

 

Governor LRay Villafuerte and wife Lara with kids Luigi, Julio, and Gabby 

Guests were treated to a night of remarkable visual displays and were serenaded by the Bicol Heritage Choir and LRay’s Strings Ensemble. Overflowing cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres from Cibo were served as guests went around the photo installations. Event host Mark Nelson presented the photographers to everyone. Among the revelers were Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Land President’s Antonino Aquino, Thai Airway’s General Manager Nivat Chantarachoti, KC Concepcion, Randy Ortiz, Robbie Carmona, Apples Aberin-Sadwani, , Divine Lee, Pinky Tobiano, Mark and Camille Villar.

 

As one of the top destinations in the country, Caramoan islands is every traveler’s dream destination with its fine beaches, amazing sights, water sports, and the calmness of its surroundings. And with the unwavering efforts to promote this place, it is no wonder that Caramoan will very soon be on everyone’s vacation list.

  

Bob Miller, Christian Espiritu and Ito Carag

 

Gina Lopez and Lulu Tan Gan

 

Governor LRay Villafuerte and KC Concepcion

 

 Jake Versoza, Veejay Villafranca, Karina and Randy Estacio

 

Marc Nelson, Alex Escat, Camille Villar and Gino Jacinto

 Pinky Tobiano, Mikee Romero and Lara Villafuerte

 

Rod Nepomuceno, Richard Tiu, Grace Glori Go, Pinky Tobiano, Governor LRay and Lara Villafuerte

 

 Veron Medina, Jeena Lopez, Jun de Leon, Lara Villafuerte and son Luigi Villafuerte

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