Gadgets Philippines – July 2019

78 JULY 2019 http://www.gadgetsmagazine.com.ph

Christian Dree Masangcay, or Drey Go to his

friends and colleagues, is a visionary. During his

early years at UE Caloocan, he decided to start

his own production group with his close friends

which made a number of short films and covered

big events in the university. Black Cookies

Productions grew into a small company which

has been providing documentation services for

weddings, debuts, and birthdays.

Initially, the AB Communication Arts graduate is

looking at becoming a filmmaker. But he soon

discovered the beauty of still photographs during

one of his trips and soon embraced being a

photographer.

“Mostly, I translate my ideas with wide angles to

show what’s really going on,” Drey said.

“Sometimes, I use prime lenses to showcase

the subject.”

Drey’s specialization ranges from human interest

to portrait, but his forte lies in travel.

A self-confessed heavy packer, Drey brings a lot of

equipment on his trips. His primary shooter is the

Canon EOS 1DX Mark II which is often equipped

with either a standard 24-105 mm zoom lens or a

35 mm and 85 prime lenses. He also keeps filters

inside his camera bag to produce enchanting

and magical outdoor photos. For hyperlapse and

timelapse, his go-to gears are the Canon EOS 80D

and the DJI Mavic Air Drone. Reliable for

underwater shots, he always makes sure to toss

his GoPro Hero 7 in a hand-carry bag.

Frequently traveling with his girlfriend, the

professional videographer and editor mostly

shoots in RAW format but always keeps a backup

file. He always doubles the effort to make sure

Words by Jewel Sta. Ana

Photos by Drey Go

These days, we first discover a country’s culture through

photographs taken by people who dared to get out of their comfort

zones and see the world. The lens is a silent witness that allows

us to see the once untold stories.This is what travel photography

exactly does. It gives us a sense of belonging as citizens of

the world. And with Drey Go, these kinds of stories must be

immortalized.

SNAP

SHOTS

Translating cultures

and visions

Photographs have become

windows to a country’s soul.