LEE VIRAY CAHILI: Photographer Extraordinaire
June 22nd, 2011 | 
Author: Sometime during the mid to late 90s, I met and befriended one remarkable boy. Good looking yet sheepish, talented yet laconic. There is just no way I could possibly describe the simple complexity of Lee Viray Cahili. The least I can do is try.. PRIVATE.. RESERVED… PASSIONATE.
“Don’t Peep”
Awarded as the Grand Winner of the Photoworld Cup by the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation during the Photoworld Asia convention, Lee is a true master in his craft. His voiceless masterpieces uncovered all the secrets of his heart. His love for nature, love for his country and the burning desire to make a change and make the world a better place not for himself but for the next generation.
Featured in September 2008 issue of the Manila Bulletin Picture Perfect as the Photographer of the Week, Lee described “Effective photographs are those that communicate, those that make viewers drawn to them…” No wonder the impact of his creations penetrates the heart and speaks to the soul with a message so subtle only the most discerning minds could fathom..
“Willed 2008″
Equality, unconditional love, freedom from cultural bondage, respect for privacy and individuality, beauty of youth, beauty of nature are only few of the unwritten messages Lee managed to get across but only to those sensitive enough to perceive the power of his works. His photographs are meant not only to be seen by the eyes but to be felt by the heart..
For his students he is ‘Master,’ for his colleagues he is one accomplished photographer, but for me he is just.. Lee, my friend, Mon pluie.. Because behind the fame, behind the grandeur, behind all the awards… is the ‘curious sheepish and charming boy’ that is Lee, the boy I used to talk with for hours under the ebak* trees in FEU and whom I will always call.. my friend.
Happy birthday, Lee.. honored to be a friend to you..
(*Much as I tried, I was not able to find out the name of the stinking trees that ornament the FEU campus. I called it ‘ebak’ tree here not to mock but because that is what I heard it was called.. )
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Wow. Sobrang ganda ng mga shots nia!Sobrang proud mo siguro
I agree.. his shots are beautiful! Meaningful, and they make you stop and ponder.
Hi Kimmy, how are you? Sorry for not visiting this past two weeks I was in Sacred Heart Seminary for a class to become a certified catechist.
I like his photos. No wonder he is on top because his photos are clear and you can tell from the subject what he wants to tell. Happy Sunday!
ang ganda ng shots niya really, love it, thanks for dropping by, btw do you mind to visit me here, too? Thanks SAHM’s Online Diary
ang galing naman nya!!!
thank you kim for this wonderful gift. really really appreciate it!
WOW! grabe ang ganda ng kuha niya. Very deserving awards..ang galing!
Beautiful shots! Some people are just SOOOO talented with a camera!
meaningful and amazing pictures! he deserves the award. and he must be glad to have found a good and supportive friend in you! Thanks for sharing this one Ms Kimmy
Galing!!!
Happy Birthday to your friend Lee. May he have many more blessed and abundant birthdays to come. He is indeed a gifted photographer. Thanks for the post. God bless you always.
Hi Kimmy..sorry for the late response, I have been very busy these past few weeks that am not able to check my blog.
You must be a proud friend of him. He was good, the shots were amazingly beautiful.
wow…his shots are truly awesome!
lovely photos kim.. i love his originality and his photos does say a lot about him and his principles. indeed you are lucky to have a friend like him. and this post is a very sweet gesture for a friend. sorry at ngayon lang nakacomment. hugs!
Hi Kim, I don’t know how I found your website but I am trying to contact some photography clubs in Angeles and I see that Lee has been involved in one of them. I am wanting to discuss a possible competition so could you please ask him to contact me on 0919 8876321 or by email to the above address?
Many thanks.