Photographer: Rene Bernal
I work as an IT engineer and am a proud father of two lovely daughters. I reside in Paranaque City, Philippines. My journey into street photography began as a hobby in 2016.
For me, photography is an extension of myself. It’s not just a hobby; it’s my passion. It enables me to express how I view and value life, to tell stories from different perspectives, and hopefully to empower and inspire viewers.
Fortunately, some of my works have received awards and been exhibited in prestigious local and international photo contests. It’s a blessing that I always wanted to share to inspire others.
Accolades
International Color Awards 2021 – 1st Category winner
WPE International Photography Awards 2021 – Street and Photojournalism
URBAN 2021 Photo Awards – Street
Agora Hero 2020 – Hero Awards
Xposure International Photography Festival 2019 – 1st Photojournalism Award
Street Photography International 2018 – Finalist
EyeEm Awards 2018 – Street photographer of the year
International Monochrome Photography Awards 2018 – Discovery of the year
National Geographic’s YourShot, IPA, HIPA, Monovision, TIFA and more...