A COMPILATION OF LOCAL PORTRAITS

With Badjao boys in Badjao Village, Hadji Panglima Tahil, Sulu

 

Taking photos with locals is among my passion when visiting places. Sharing genuine smiles with the kids and adults alike makes me feel one of them. This also makes me feel attached to them and their wonderful place. And when they willingly pose to the camera with me giving their beautiful smiles makes me feel so accepted.

 

With young kids in Matigol Falls, Arakan, North Cotabato

With Aeta family along the trail going to Mt. Pinatubo in Capas, Tarlac

With Aeta vendors in Clark, Pampanga

With Igorot local in Bayyo Village, Bontoc, Mountain Province

With Matigsalug Family in Pulang Bato, Buda, Davao City

With Ifugao tour guide in Batad Village, Ifugao

With Ifugao carver in Banue, Ifugao

With local tribesmen in Mindamora Falls, Lantud, Talakag, Bukidnon

With locals of Lantud, Talakag, Bukidnon

With young boys in Bagyangon, San Luis, Malitbog, Bukidnon

With Javanese tourguides in Kawa Ijen, East Java, Indonesia

With tricycle drivers in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur

With Badjao boys in Hadji Panglima Tahil, Sulu

 

Some areas, usually with deep cultural relevance, make photo ops with the locals one of the attractions. 

With Ifugao folks in Banaue Viewpoint, Ifugao

 

With Ifugao folks in Banaue, Viewpoint, Ifugao

 

Here are random snaps of locals from places I have traveled to.

A young Aeta girl in Tarlac

A young Matigsalug in Kipilas, Kitaotao, Bukidnon

A young Higaonon girl in Nasandigan, kalabugao, Impasugong, Bukidnon

A young Maguindanaon lady in Maitum, Saranggani

A young Maguindanaon boy in Maitum, Saranggani

A young Maguindanaon girl in Maitum, Saranggani

A Higaonon boy in Kimamaon, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental

A young Higaonon in Kimamaon, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental

Young Manobo boys in Balmar, Nabaliwa, Ppangantucan, Bukidnon

A happy T'boli girl in Lake Holon, T'boli, South Cotabato

A Siquijodnon lady collecting seaweeds in the coast of Maria, Siquijor

  

Just note that not all locals are fond of taking photos with guests. Some adults may refuse to pose for a portrait shot. Some don't even allow their house, farm or any of their possessions captured on cam. Some kids also demand a little dime. So always pay courtesy when you want to press your shutter with locals and seek for their approval.

Respecting the locals is one remarkable trait of a responsible traveler.