{"id":201321,"date":"2015-05-12T04:00:21","date_gmt":"2015-05-11T18:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=201321"},"modified":"2015-05-12T04:00:21","modified_gmt":"2015-05-11T18:00:21","slug":"hellery-jacinto-chelus-new-photographer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/hellery-jacinto-chelus-new-photographer\/","title":{"rendered":"Hellery Jacinto: Chelu\u2019s new photographer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hellery E. Jacinto has always wanted to become a photographer since he was a child. He has successfully pursued that dream and is now Chelu Photos\u2019 new main photographer.<\/p>\n

The 38-year-old comes with a wealth of experience in the field. From shooting photos in his hometown in the Philippines to the streets of Qatar, Jacinto told Saipan Tribune that he finds great joy in capturing moments with his Nikon D700 camera.<\/p>\n

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Hellery E. Jacinto is Chelu Photos\u2019 new main photographer. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cMy favorite kinds of photos are wedding, food, and event photos,\u201d he said. \u201cI enjoy taking photos and capturing memories, so I decided to pursue this career as professional photographer.\u201d<\/p>\n

During his time on the islands, Jacinto hopes to explore the islands\u2019 natural beauty and picturesque mountains to take landscape and portrait photos.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, I came here to earn a living as professional photographer at the same time giving quality and awesome photos to all clients,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Jacinto specializes in commercial, glamour, wedding, architectural and fashion photography.<\/p>\n

The new main photographer joins three other photographers and two videographers in the business.<\/p>\n

Jacinto urges island youth to pursue photography as a profession and reminds aspiring photographers that \u201cyou don’t need to buy expensive gear.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember, it’s not the camera that takes great pictures but the person behind it. Learn the functionality of your camera, do lots of trial and error, don’t be afraid to shoot, and most importantly, to have fun.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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