| One day in 1950, a father was so excited taking graduation picture of his daughter in Maryknoll College. To his dismay the pictures he took on that very special occasion was “very bad”. These were the exact words of one of the pillars of the Camera Club of the Philippines, Niding Maloles. Niding or Ka Niding as he is fondly called by his friends and members of the CCP was that father, using his first camera, an Asahi, Pentax. Because of that incident , he decided to study photography and “perfected the art” the hard way. A self-taught photographer, he slowly developed his skills by experimentation and learning from his mistakes.
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| Niding and CCP
Niding joined the club in 1978, with his friend Vic Velenciano (father of singer-actor Gary Valenciano) as his sponsor. Niding did not have much to say about his probee life. “There was no probee during our time because all of us in the club act like probees every time there’s an affair or club exhibits” he quipped. His batchmates include Bimbo Mills, Ernie Fajardo, Bobby Paterno and Jaime Zobel de Ayala. |
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 Niding patiently waiting for contest results at a 2002 meeting |
 Niding playing games at the 2002 Anniversary Party |
 Niding during a model shoot in 2003 |
 Niding at the CCP Meeting |
| Photography and Travel
For Niding, photography is not just a hobby. In his 38 years as member of the CCP, photography has become his passion and his dedication to art cannot be measured. He also love to share his experiences not only in the field of photography but also his encounters with the people he met through his lens. Since he loves to travel, Niding visited almost all the islands in the Philippines as well as other exotic and beautiful places around the world. What was amazing about his travels is that Niding seldom travel by air as he opts to travel via luxury cruise ships. During those travels he took photos of landscapes, interesting places, events and people. He believes that every time he clicks his camera, he is creating stories that will interest people who will look at it.  Selection for the CCP 75th Anniversary Best Photos  Niding's Fire entry for the Elements Exhibit |
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| Tireless Niding
Indeed, Niding does not get tired of the CCP, proof of which is his consistent presence during its monthly meetings, along with his contemporary, Doc Amado Castro. But unlike Doc Amado, Niding still finds time to look into his stock photos and join the monthly contests. “May asim pa talaga si Niding!”
 Niding winning Third Place in 2009 Photo of the Month - Black on Black  Tim Abejo, Doc Amado Castro, Niding Maloles and Amang Jose |
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| In Focus Last August 2010, Niding, together with fellow member Raul Montifar, held an exhibit at the Camera Club of the Philippines Center. It was a rare chance to see the works of Niding in mounted displays and was well attended by both his family and CCP friends. The exhibit was held for 2 weeks. |
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CCP Tribute to Niding Maloles
Tio Niding,
I am so proud of you!!! Did not realize that you were still active with the Camera Club.
Boying
Dad,
I am proud to be your daughter, your amazing talent in photography has always inspired me.
Not only are you the best “Photographer” in my eyes, you are the “Best Dad” in the world!
Love you always,
Maribel
Fantastic photos!!!
WOW! Great photos, Niding! Congratulations! How nice to see beauty through your camera lens! Wish I had known about the exhibit. More power to you!
Your friend and neighbor – Helene
Hi DAD !!!!
i always knew that you’re a great photographer,,,always a sharp shooter,,,really Dad,,,you always know,,,where,,,when,,,and how too snap a shot…you’re the best…better than all the rest…Proud too be your son…
love ya…
…hi sir Niding,
wheeeewwwwww, you really are a good photographer. my privilege knowing you, a person who has a good heart to his family and to every one. didn’t realize you really have a talent in photograph. Pray for your good health, happiness in life and most of all contentment in everything..=)
maraming salamat sa iyong alaala saakin at sa mama mo gusto mo bang makatangap nang mga pictures ko padadalhankita
Tito Niding,
I am proud of you. Someday I want to follow your footsteps as a talented photographer, I hope that you can teach me your style on how to take great pictures. Wish to meet you someday…
-JUN MALOLES
Very Nice, I am proud to tell people these are my Father In Law Photographs,Congratulations, from your Son In law, Luis.