Translating Cultures And Visions

Photographs have become windows to a country’s soul.

- Jewel Sta. Ana

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.

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.”