14/03/2026
Last day of the Department of Psychology Portrait Studio for Monochrome Madness
I have experienced a lot of College Weeks before, but this one will always stand out as the most significant for me. This time it was different because I was not just watching from the sidelines. I was part of it. I became one of the photographers behind the Portrait Studio booth, capturing moments, expressions, and personalities through monochrome.
For five straight days, I entered the portrait studio at 8 AM and walked out at 5 PM, working side by side with the students. Those long hours behind the camera never felt tiring because every portrait carried a story, a personality, and a moment worth capturing.
Alongside me were my partners in crime Gian Pabunan and AK Lazareto. AK, our org president, somehow managed the impossible splitting herself across multiple responsibilities while still finding the time to step behind the camera and shoot portraits. Gian and AK carried both leadership and creativity on their shoulders, and it was inspiring to witness.
We also had Sofia Ares, who served as one of the shooters for the Portrait Studio. She documented moments around the booths while also stepping inside the studio to capture portraits whenever needed.
And of course Andrea Cosio, who stepped in whenever Gian and AK were pulled away by organizational responsibilities. Andrea also achieved a memorable milestone during the event by photographing the Executive Vice President of Trimex Colleges, Dr. Rito Camigla, inside the portrait studio. Moments like that remind us that photography can connect everyone from students to the leadership of the institution through a single frame.
On the last day, we went all out. The studio was suddenly flooded with Senior High School students and students from different courses. The booth that started as a simple idea turned into something alive full of laughter, curiosity, creativity, and endless portraits.
I want to give my deepest thanks to PSY1M1, who brought the Portrait Studio to life. Without that idea, none of these moments would have existed.
But this week was not just about one booth.
The Henna Booth of PSY1M2 was easily the most successful booth, leaving what felt like half of the Trimexian population walking around campus proudly wearing henna art on their skin.
Special recognition goes to the henna tattoo artists who tirelessly drew henna designs from morning until the afternoon, patiently creating intricate artwork for every student who lined up. Their dedication, patience, and creativity turned simple skin into moving canvases across the campus.
The Bazaar, organized with the help of RB and several dedicated students, brought its own energy and community spirit.
And of course, my personal favorite the gallery Monoseum, also known as Inner Canvas, designed by PSY1M3. Seeing the photographs displayed there reminded everyone that art, expression, and psychology can exist in the same space.
This entire experience felt more than just a college activity. It felt like a collaboration of passion, creativity, and shared effort.
I would also like to recognize the officers of the Psychology organization, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make everything possible. Despite being extremely busy facilitating the collaboration between the Senior High School and the Psychology Department, organizing events, coordinating logistics, and handling countless responsibilities throughout College Week, they still found ways to support the booths and activities happening around campus. Their dedication, leadership, and ability to manage multiple tasks at once truly made this entire experience possible.
These photos are the final batch of Monochrome Madness portraits from the Psychology Portrait Studio each frame carrying a different artistic perspective, a different personality, and a different story.
For now, the lights of the studio turn off.
But the memories, the photographs, and the experience will stay with us.
Until next time.
The Psychology Portrait Studio is signing off.
See you all again next year.
โ Yui Yupangco
