a happy workerA D C 8 9 P H O T O B O O K

A DC89 Photo book

Introduction & Purpose and Objectives

About the Phototographers...

A Happy Worker

Acknowledgement

This photoessay would not have been made possible without the support of many people.

ABOUT THE

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jeb Neri

4 college students based in cagayan de oro who are

inclined into lifestyle photography.

A Happy Worker

A photobook that features vendors on their mundane mo-ments in the streets, going beyond their every day state. It digs in to a certain individual and her communal relation-ship with her family.

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Obed Ruiz Paula Vallestero

Chelsea Rapanot

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INTRODUCTION: Social problems are defined as the struggles and hindrance of the societies’ development. Some people live a luxurious

life while others live in poverty, it is one of the implications brought about by unemployment, illiteracy and incompe-tence. But in ones everyday life, there will always be that little light uncovered by sweat and hardships and that is shown

by that little curve on ones face and manifested by the warmth of family and friends. A smile can always brighten up anyones day and that is what you will discover in this photoessay. A story of common people striving for living but has

never failed to put on a smile on their faces. Through this photoessay, you will see a story of smiles. This photoessay will entail one story of hope and happiness that can cover and wipe away the sweats of hardships through captured images.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: This photoessay aims to capture stories through images and window the life of sidewalk vendors and the importance of livelihood. This will por-tray a close-up look into a sidewalk vendor’s everyday life; her struggles and success, her triumphs and hardships. This will convey an undivided story about how sidewalk vendors keep themselves happy no matter the difficulties and show the reasons behind their heartening smiles.

Like every brave soul, you too may not always succeed,but never cease your crusades to earn it.

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Like every beautiful star, you too may not dazzle eternal,but when you do shine like you mean it.

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Like most wonder hearts, you too shall pump till peace,so live every moment like you reign it.

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But unlike others, no matter what happens tomorrow,

always smile, and smile like you mean it.

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It takes plenty of effort,to do the job right.The end result,is a simple delight.

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We should combine hard work,with skills that they need.Throw in some passion,and we’ll surely succeed.

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When you live for a strong purpose, then hard work isnt an option.

Its a necessity.

I was destined to strive for a livingThough I never saw it coming

To be strong is what I need to be All of you shall see.

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“It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.”

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He who labors diligently need never de-spair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.

Dino, 39, Driver, Amy’s husband.

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I am happy when I’m with youAnd all the struggles we come.These hopes, and dreams we builtWith Him as our shield.

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When life gives you hundreds of reasons to cry, show life that you have thousands of reasons to smile.

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Happiness is the real sense of fulfillment that comes from hard work.

Alexis and Aldin, the couple’s son.

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Not does everyone get it right the first time, Success is unfortunately a wicked difficult climb.

However for those who just won’t lose hope,Success will throw down a lifesaving rope.

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I laugh, I cry, I smell hope and smileFor life is an endless distance in miles

I know it will be worth itI will never just watch and sit

I am happy when I’m with youAnd all the struggles we come.These hopes, and dreams we builtWith Him as our shield

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Working hard is very important. You’re not going to get anywhere without working extremely hard.

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You are my strength and happinessThrough every midst of darkness

You strike a joke and I laugh,Like I never saw how rough

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I am happy when I’m with youAnd all the struggles we come.These hopes, and dreams we builtWith Him as our shield

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The team would like to take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude and deep regards to our professor, Sir Jett Torres for his commendable guidance , in monitoring and constant encouragement throughout the making of

this photo essay. The blessing, help and guidance given by him in time shall carry us a long way in the journey of life on which we are about to enter.

Most of all, the team would like to thank the Almighty Father. And our parents, brothers, sisters, friends and classmates for their constant encouragement, without which this project would not be possible.

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