Manuel Librodo, an uncanny portrait photographer and a well-respected Pbaser is in Manila this week. I attended one of his workshops to get an insight into the man and learn his secret to successful portrait photography. If you get a chance to attend one, don't hesitate (Contact OWG). His concepts are surprisingly easy to learn and his workflow not much more complicated. Highly recommended. Click here to see my photos from the workshop.

In his workshops, Manuel Librodo shares the stories and techniques behind each of his winning photographs. (Click here to see Manny's pbase gallery.)

Less educational but probably just as interesting are photos of his students-at-work, applying their newly-minted skills while shooting along-side their sensei. Kharu modeled for us during the workshop. If you want to know how she handled 13 photographers jockeying to practice close-up portraiture, see the last photo in this album. But hurry. I can't guarantee it won't be taken down! Enjoy. Click to see album as slideshow...