Wednesday, October 26, 2016

A Teacher's Friend: The Photographer

This is a re-post from my old blog.

I met Lee (Viray Cahili) when we were in college. A quiet guy with rare smile (very rare), He was what I call, at the time, a SILENT LEADER. He got the looks, the brains, the guts, and something else... CHARM maybe. But generally, he was one INTRIGUING person..
He had been a president of the Chemistry Society in Far Eastern University, where we both graduated from, and a representative to various contests. A competitive person with passion for excellence, he is now an acclaimed photographer and was awarded Photographer of the Year by the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, last year, 2009..

Together with the other members of LENTI Camera Club, a club which he, himself, founded, he keeps himself busy with humanitarian projects like outreach programs. Among his future plans are free seminars and workshops in photography, in which, he intends to invite well-known photographers here in the Philippines to conduct seminars and workshops for children..

When asked what his most valuable award is, he answered, “Honestly, just knowing people appreciate my works is a huge recognition..”

Truly an asset to our country, Lee, single at 34, lives the life of not just an ordinary lensman, but as a talented photographer hoping to make a difference..

And as he will be celebrating his birthday on the 24th of this month, this post is for him.. Happy birthday, LEE! A toast for your SUCCESS.. I want you know how proud I am of you, and how honored I am to be one of your friends!

*This  article was originally posted in another blog by the same author on June 21, 2010. Lee Cahili is now married and is presently residing in United States with his wife.

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