Luis Martin Harder opens his first one-man exhibition titled Unscripted
at the OWG tomorrow. It is a collection of digital archival photographic
prints, showcasing images of nature, life, colors and light. Shot in locations around the Philippines and Cambodia.

Photography was a passion rekindled for Harder, who dabbled in taking film photos back in college. After putting up electronic components distribution and servicing companies, he was back behind the lens, shooting sidewalk settings, people on the move and the great outdoors. "There’s always something unique in a place, it’s all up to you to look for it," he says.

Harder took lessons to familiarize with the camera and digital fine tuning, but says that lessons can only take one so far. "There are skills you have to develop on your own," he said. He learned from of Leo Castillo, Jay Alonzo, Gunther Diechmann, Tilak Hettige and Rosscapili, they instilled in him the importance of attention to detail and technical proficiency.

Harder has captured the natives of Boracay, the sakada, or sugarcane farmers, and the fishermen of Dumaguete, as well as the aged Igorot who rents out costumes for tourist. "Something may look common, but when you walk past it, it just catches your eye, because it has a story to tell, or something you have to find out about it," he said.

Unscripted runs until June 13 at OWG, Ground Floor 2241 La Fuerza Plaza II, Don Chino Roces Ave. corner Sabio St., Makati City. Gallery hours are from 10a.m.-7p.m.