The Spirit of Kapitbahay and Bayanihan
"Neighborhood and Communal Unity"
William B. Lewis
Tagumpay
Sumulong!
The Veteran Photographer
Mission, Vision and Pricing
Wedding Images
Gallery
Gallery Two
Gallery Three
Gallery Four
Family Portraits
Digital Editing before/after
Slide Show
Recent wedding pictures
Museum Displays
The Spirit of Kapitbahay and Bayanihan
Tribute to Jose Rizal
Testimonials
Biography
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The Vet. Photographer was awarded by the Navy for his work as the President of the Filipino-American Association of North Puget Sound (FAANPS). This support includes his photography of filipino folkdance performances around Washington State to include support for the Filipinas Performing Arts of Washington State and in the Philippines the Filipinas Performing Arts of Western Subic, Filipino Community Center of Seattle, Filipino American National Historical Society, Asian American Association of Marysville, Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound, and many cultural dance organizations. He earned this award because of the wonderful support from friends and family around him.
Dynamic ladies of class and culture---Maryln, Carole, Elsie and Rosalina in Tribal Costumes. They have performed professionally at the Everett Events Center, Filipino Community Center and at the Seattle Center. They have performed all over Snohomish County
A wonderfully choreographed Kalinga traditional tribal dance as directed by the best in the business, Mr. Cabannag: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3Oge3BYf44
Another example of Tribal Wear as worn by an awesome lady named Rosalina. Mrs Rosalina Christopherson was the 2004 and 2005 Treasurer of the Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound and former star dancer for the Filipinas Performing Arts of Washington State. (FPAWS)
The lovely and dynamic " Mestiza-Carole" displays Tribal wear of the katawhang Lumad (“indigenous peoples”) of Mindanao, Philippines. The tribal areas of the Philippines include Luzon, Mindoro and Mindanao. The tribal regions generally are pre-spanish influence. Carole's "mestiza" looks comes from her Chinese and Spanish heritage in the Philippines. Carole is a former officer and classy first lady of the Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound.
The Veteran Photographer specializes in Filipino Folk Dance Photography. This Non-Spanish infuence examples of muslim wear by Elsie. Elsie is the a former officer in the Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound. In the Philippines approx. one million Filipinos are Muslim.
Binasuan: Also referred to as the "Candle Dance" as performed by Nelson. The dance is about balancing a candle on the head and on each hand while doing the movements.
an AWESOME example of the candle dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye82yjUgG0c
Nelson, Carole and Marlyn performing the "candle dance" (a rural dance) in rural costumes at the Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound's Grand Ball at Naval Station Everett. Rural costumes of the Christian Filipinos show the Spanish influence. The skirts often have aprons and small shoulder scarves. The blouses are usually short and sheer with stiff, puffed short sleeves and a white cotton camisole is generally worn under them. The native shoes for men and women are scuffs for slippers made of either abaca (banana fiber) or of wood.
Mestiza-Carole takes center stage with the Maria Clara/cotillion Spanish influenced costume that was named after the poet and hero of Philippines Jose Rizal. Carole features a floor-length paneled skirt of silk in stripes of contrasting colors.
Maria Clara History
Maria Clara, the name of the mestiza heroine of martyr Dr. Jose Rizal's 1890 novel, Noli Me Tangere, is the eponym for the resplendent Filipino costume in vogue at the turn of the century. The appellation is apropós for the ensemble, like the heroine, is delicate and feminine but clearly self-assured in terms of its projected sense of identity. It is, in fact, the only national costume that carries a literary name, and for this reason calls the attention to the apparel's subtle nationalist aesthitics.
Example of the Maria Clara dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr4fU5l5sq4&feature=related
Carole has been an amazing asset to Marysville, Arlington, Everett and Snohomish County with her and her friends' filipino cultural performances
The Veteran Photographer earns "The Presidents' award" from the Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound representing Snohomish County and King County Filipinos.
The award was presented by Chairman of the Board of Directors Marlyn Kirkpatrick
"The tyranny of some is possible only through the cowardice of others. "
- Hero of the Philippines
Jose Rizal
Carole's future 2, 000 Sq. Ft. beach house, Zambales Philippines; ground breaking celebration on her vacation home January 3, 2009!
Carole performs a Muslim influenced dance in front of spectators at a special event for the City of Everett, Washington
Her nickname is "Miss Philippines" Carole poses in the studio for the Veteran Photographer. He uses the "short lighting" effect. Why? Because she's short!
The Muslim dance a truely Filipiniana dance with fans or "apir" Elsie front and Carole middle
A well choreographed dance of this type: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHOcZC2vFxQ
Carole on a visit to Ron and Marlyn's vacation home in Candon City, Philippines 2008
Bill and Carole, Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound Grand Ball Aug, 2008. Alan Viray did a wonderful job in coordinating the 3rd Grand Ball at Naval Station Everett. One of the best locations for the grand ball since 2004 and 2005.
Miss Philippines takes a break at Squaw Valley, a ski resort near Reno Nevada
Carole performs a Muslim influenced dance for Asian Heritage month for spectators near City Hall, Everett Washington
The Candon City Philippines home of a wonderful couple Ron and Marlyn. They are a tribute to the spirit of Kapitbahay!
Perfect and dynamic example of the famous "Maria Clara" dance and pose by "performance superstar" Miss Carole! Carole performed at a "standing room only event" at the Seattle Filipino Cultural Center. Carole is a "Maria-Clara" girl!
The Living Room area of Ron and Marlyn's vacation home
Carole at Depoe Bay, Oregon
The Veteran Photographer with Lovely bride Carole celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at an excusive resort on the Oregon Coast! Photo by: Jeremy Lewis. They will celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary in October. Their marriage is a union into one! They enjoy a wonderful spiritual journey through life.
A Marlyn designed kitchen ... her expertise turned this house into a home in Candon City, overlooking the China Sea. Maryln was the 2004 "awesome" president of the Filipino American Association of North Puget Sound (FAANPS). She is pictured in the above right image, first lady on the left.
A lovely lady with a view of the Oregon Coast
Carole "AKA Miss Philippines" with a view of Lake Tahoe in the background
The Veteran Photographer and Captain Baker, former Commanding Officer of a Trident "Ohio Class" nuclear submarine. The 2nd most powerful person in the world is the CO of an Ohio class "Trident" Submarine.
Jeremy Lewis and friends' movie "Bad Kung Fu" due to be released at Blockbuster video! Go to this link to view the trailer and turn the sound up! http://www.badkungfu.com/
Carole earns her 20 year Civil Service Pin June, 10 2008 as presented to her by the Commanding Officer, Naval Station Everett.
The Veteran Photographer sends a special message delivered Via Air Mail to Saddam.
